Category Archives: Restaurants

Catch It: Tramonti Pizza

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

One of the greatest joys of being a writer is meeting new people who like sharing their stories with my readers. Especially, when I meet an entrepreneur who has a passion for doing what he or she loves, and has … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gramercy Tavern

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

The simplicity of friendship is a Christmas Story because during the holiday season what better time to make time for a friend you have not seen in a long time. A week ago Thursday, my dearest friend Curtis and I … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Inside Park at St. Barts

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

On Wednesday last, several friends and I met for dinner at Inside Park at St. Barts, located at 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022. It is a popular place, especially on Wednesdays and Thursdays where people go to meet … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Alice’s Tea Cup

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

From time to time after my walks in Central Park, I treat myself to a yummy oatmeal cookie at Alice’s Tea Cup (102 West 73rd St., New York, NY 10023). It is like being in your own secret garden in … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Chopped Parsley

Posted on March 23, 2018 by

Chasing the night wind after an event in Harlem, my friend Kelli and I wandered into Chopped Parsley at 500 West 146th Street, New York, NY 10031. The restaurant’s motto is “Japanese Food & Beyond.” The food was exceptional; the … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham 2018: Meredith’s Astoria

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

One afternoon, as I was on my way to Kaufman Studios in Astoria, Queens, my head was filled with the beat of Duke’s Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder”. While strolling the streets of Astoria, I peered at trendy restaurants and old-fashioned shops … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Salumeria Rosi

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

“Time is the longest distance between two places.”—words by Tennessee Williams. With this holiday season upon us, I recall the fondest times at my family’s Thanksgiving dinners in Atlanta, Georgia. And last Saturday, I was connected to that place and … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Coffeemania Restaurant

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

After weathering the Sixth Avenue traffic and a long meeting in Midtown’s Bryant Park neighborhood, I came upon Coffeemania (1065 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018). I thought I would chill out over a warm cup of coffee, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: FUMO

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

In a few words, FUMO is like an arpeggio chord of authentic Italian cuisine in Hamilton Heights. FUMO restaurant is located at 1600 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031/Corner of 139th Street. On Sunday, June 12th, my friend Kelli treated … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Eli’s Essentials

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

Embracing the spirit of nature is simple for me. Like last Saturday, walking in the splendor of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) with my dear friend Marie. Later, we took a break to catch up at the American Wing … Continue reading →

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