Category Archives: Upper West Side

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 →

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Catch It: Proof Coffee Roasters

Posted on November 22, 2018 by W.D. Moore

In a mood for coffee instead of cooking, yesterday, I entered Proof Coffee Roasters in the West Harlem neighborhood at 2286 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10030. Right away, one immediately senses the warm and cozy atmosphere of bright lights, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Catch It: FUMO

Posted on June 15, 2016 by W.D. Moore

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: Angel of Harlem

Posted on November 24, 2015 by W.D. Moore

It happened one Saturday night, three weeks ago, when two friends and I entered the restaurant, Angel of Harlem. This Upper-Manhattan eatery, bar and lounge is located at 2272 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (FDB) at 122nd Street, New York, NY 10027. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Earth Café

Posted on November 5, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Last week, I strolled into the Earth Café. It is located at 2580 Broadway, New York 10025, on the north side of West 97th Street. The décor is simply charming: high ceiling, white brick wall, wooden ceiling fan, teal colored-chairs, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Crêpes & Délices

Posted on August 11, 2015 by W.D. Moore

“Happiness is just one Crêpe away”… the poetic words from Crêpes & Délices, located at 124 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023. After a noontime five-mile walk on Riverside Drive, I strolled upon Crêpes & Délices on the Upper … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by W.D. Moore

“Love must be learned, and learned again and again, there is no end to it,” words by Katherine Ann Porter. With love I created Catch It from my voyages throughout the city, where I would sit in charming restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Destiny’s Rotisserie Chicken

Posted on September 4, 2014 by W.D. Moore

There is an infinite palette of restaurants in Harlem Hamlet. After a six mile walk in Central Park, I headed north to 110th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Upper Manhattan. It was a Friday afternoon in August. By the … Continue reading →

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