Category Archives: Restaurants

Catch It: Jack’s Wife Freda in Chelsea

Posted on August 30, 2021 by W.D. Moore

It feels good being in New York City. The spirit of a community coming back together like the friendly smiles you receive entering the all-day bistro Jack’s Wife Freda, in Chelsea located at 116 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Cape May, Chelsea, Diners, Eighth Avenue, Mediterranean, Restaurants | Tagged American-Mediterranean, West Side; Chelsea | Leave a comment

Catch It: Lido and BIXI Restaurant & Bar

Posted on July 23, 2021 by W.D. Moore

Why not steal away into the Italian restaurant Lido on Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 117th Street. My friend Tashna and I met for lunch last Friday, where we enjoyed each moment of conversing about our families, our careers, and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged Frederick Douglass Blvd, Italian Restaurant, Pan-Asian, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Tramonti Pizza

Posted on February 12, 2019 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in Historical Sites, Italian Cuisine, Lower Manhattan, Mediterranean, Pizza Destination, Restaurants, Valentine's Day | Tagged East Village, Embassy of Tramonti, Italian Restaurant, Lower Manhattan, Saint Mark's Place, Southern Italy, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Catch It: Gramercy Tavern

Posted on December 21, 2018 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in A Christmas Story, American Comfort Food, Flatiron, Restaurants | Tagged American Comfort Food, East Side Restaurants, Flatiron, Gramercy Tavern | Leave a comment

Catch It: Inside Park at St. Barts

Posted on August 8, 2018 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Bars, Classic Burger, Midtown, Restaurants | Tagged American Comfort Food, Chips and Dips, Inside Park at St. Barts, Midtown Restaurant, Park Avenue, Terrace Space | Leave a comment

Catch It: Alice’s Tea Cup

Posted on April 24, 2018 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in Books, Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Oatmeal Cookie, Restaurants | Tagged Alice's Tea Cup, Columbus Avenue, Restaurant, Scones, Tea Sandwiches, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

Catch It: Chopped Parsley

Posted on March 23, 2018 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged Chopped Parsley, Harlem, Harlem Restaurants, Japanese Restaurant | Leave a comment

Catch It: Gotham 2018: Meredith’s Astoria

Posted on January 19, 2018 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Cafes, Gotham 2018, Italian Cuisine, Juice Bar, Queens, Restaurants, Sushi, Vegan, Vegan Cafe | Tagged American Comfort Food, Antika, Astoria, Italian Restaurant, Jujube Tree, Louisiana Southern, Queens, Restaurants, Sugar Freak, Sushi, Taverna Kyclades, Vegan, Via Trenta, Watawasushi | Leave a comment

Catch It: Salumeria Rosi

Posted on November 27, 2017 by W.D. Moore

“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 →

Posted in Amsterdam Avenue, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged Amsterdam Avenue, Italian Restaurant, Salumeria Rosi, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

Catch It: Coffeemania Restaurant

Posted on March 15, 2017 by W.D. Moore

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 →

Posted in Contemporary American Cuisine, Midtown, Restaurants | Tagged Asian, Coffee, Contemporary American Cuisine, French, Midtown Restaurant, Pannochka, Russian | Leave a comment