Category Archives: Restaurants

Catch It: Sticky’s Finger Joint

Posted on April 9, 2014 by W.D. Moore

There I was several weeks ago, dashing to a meeting at Cooper Union on Cooper Square, and as usual, I observed something new— Sticky’s Finger Joint. Hot is what you get at Sticky’s Finger Joint located in the West Village … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Emily: A Special Experience

Posted on March 21, 2014 by W.D. Moore

“There is more to New York than New York,” the NYC subway advertisement read, while I sat on the C-Train, traveling downtown to Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. On Wednesday, March 5th, I trekked to a literary event at St. Joseph’s … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Olio e Più: Trattoria & Enoteca

Posted on September 19, 2013 by W.D. Moore

I was in the West Village, and so I was happy. Last Friday afternoon, I sauntered through the community of quaint storefronts, cobblestone streets, and antique shops. Later, I peeked into the classic, elegant, essence of Mediterranean cuisine—Olio e Più. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Tommy Bahama Restaurant

Posted on July 26, 2013 by W.D. Moore

Last Friday, my friends and I had cocktails and dinner at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, located at 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10176. It is beautifully sleek, an oasis in the summertime heat. Its palatable cuisine, really nice … Continue reading →

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Catch It: “Love Bite” at Pret A Manger

Posted on June 1, 2013 by W.D. Moore

My own select pleasure is walking throughout Manhattan; my own chic treat is Pret A Manger’s “Love Bite,” its own handmade, dark chocolate, coconut and walnut brownie. A week ago, I entered the restaurant at 1200 Avenue of the Americas … Continue reading →

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Catch It: NYC: Unexplored Tracks

Posted on March 20, 2013 by W.D. Moore

In New York City, an unexplored track could be one block to one’s Avenue. As I walk throughout the city, I encounter cafes, bakeries, restaurants, art work, and long lines at mini trucks with home-style cuisine. Last week, I found … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Valentine’s Memorable Days

Posted on February 11, 2013 by W.D. Moore

“That was a memorable day to me, for it made great changes in me. But it is the same with any life. Imagine one selected day struck out of it, and think how different its course would have been. Pause … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Maison Harlem

Posted on November 21, 2012 by W.D. Moore

The first time, my friend Amanda and I met in a creative writing class some years ago, we became fast friends, and so, when she telephoned one afternoon and said, “I have some good news, let’s get together for dinner—my … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Edward’s Restaurant

Posted on September 24, 2012 by W.D. Moore

In the book, After the Storm, by A.E. Hotchner, a screenwriter, for sixteen of Ernest Hemingway’s works—Hemingway said of the adaptation, After the Storm “Just don’t play it safe….Even if it doesn’t work out, you’re all right. The hell with … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Melba’s: American Comfort Food

Posted on August 31, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Once again I ventured to Harlem, in particular to Melba’s at 300 West 114th Street (at Frederick Douglass Blvd.) New York, NY 10026. I remember reading Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Man of Style by Ian Kelly; and Ms. Melba Wilson, … Continue reading →

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