Category Archives: Restaurants

CATCH IT: BEDFORD

Posted on March 8, 2011 by W.D. Moore

I remember my first New York City Marathon in 1996.  I was coming into Williamsburg, clutching my palms, my eyes glaring, daring the chilled air to slow me down.  Thinking, “Thank God—soon Manhattan, it will be over.”  I just wanted … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! Valentine’s Everyday: Jeffrey’s on Waverly Place

Posted on February 14, 2011 by W.D. Moore

Daily, I fall in love with New York.  On Tuesday, February 8th, I fell in love with Jeffrey’s Grocery Luncheonette and Oyster Bar located at 172 Waverly Place, New York, NY  10014.  It’s nestled in Greenwich Village–a neighborhood restaurant, a … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT: BOULEY’S STUDIO

Posted on January 25, 2011 by W.D. Moore

BOULEY’S STUDIO: After a long day’s walk, I happened upon Bouley’s Studio.  A compact place located at 130 West Broadway, New York, NY  10013.  The Studio serves pastries, burgers, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.  I bought a sizable oatmeal cookie and … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT: ANDAZ

Posted on January 6, 2011 by W.D. Moore

ANDAZ: A place in the sun.  A place in the snow—a new place you should know.  ANDAZ is located at 485 Fifth Avenue at 41st Street, New York, NY  10017.  There I was drinking Emperor’s chamomile tea on the 27th … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! CAFÉ ZAIYA and KINOKUNIYA BOOK STORE

Posted on October 4, 2010 by W.D. Moore

CAFÉ ZAIYA and KINOKUNIYA BOOK STORE is Japan.  The address is 1073 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018 (between 40th & 41st Street).   There I can sit at a commune white table; drink coffee in a white sleek stoneware cup.  … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! PETROSSIAN BOUTIQUE CAFÉ

Posted on September 14, 2010 by W.D. Moore

PETROSSIAN BOUTIQUE CAFÉ: That name Petrossian–could it be Russian?  Can you imagine this in the 1965 epic movie, Doctor Zhivago: Lara Antipova and Dr. Zhivago find one another after all.  They hold hands while walking to the Petrosssian Restaurant.  They … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! SHEEP MEADOW IN CENTRAL PARK

Posted on August 25, 2010 by W.D. Moore

SHEEP MEADOW IN CENTRAL PARK:  It was Sunday, August 15th; the blistering sun was my companion.  I had read chapters in three books, well at least a few pages in each:  The Red Pony by John Steinbeck, The Return by Victoria … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! LILY O’BRIEN’S CHOCOLATE CAFE

Posted on August 11, 2010 by W.D. Moore

LILY O’BRIEN’S CHOCOLATE CAFE: It’s not like dark chocolate is better or milk chocolate is the best, it was Friday at 6:15 p.m. and I needed to rest.  When I am at that point, I want to pamper my bones, so … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT! MOMOFUKU MILK BAR

Posted on August 3, 2010 by W.D. Moore

Momofuku Milk Bar: I’m standing at the light oak counter waiting for my pork bun sandwich to eat.  I have coffee too.  It’s hot so I watch another customer toss hot sauce on his.  I discovered something new: food across the street from the Eye … Continue reading →

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