Category Archives: West Village

Catch It: Birch Coffee

Posted on June 24, 2021 by W.D. Moore

As always happens when walking in Manhattan, my spirit reminds me why having drip brew from Birch Coffee makes me smile. It’s a fun vibe there. I entered their location in the West Village on 7th Avenue, indulging in the … Continue reading →

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Catch It: See’s Candies, Chocolate & Candy Gifts

Posted on May 1, 2017 by W.D. Moore

I had another adventure in downtown Manhattan last week. I was walking on West 8th Street when I came upon See’s Candies. It is the kind of unexpected delight I adore, a chocolate castle of sweets. After long hours of … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Madam Zhu’s Kitchen

Posted on July 28, 2016 by W.D. Moore

There I was in Greenwich Village, trekking to the Jefferson Market Library. I felt a cool breeze on a sunny afternoon, and a pretty local establishment caught my attention. I turned and entered Madam Zhu’s Kitchen at 401 Avenue of … Continue reading →

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Catch It: West 13th Street

Posted on July 3, 2015 by W.D. Moore

Once again I venture on the culinary streets of Manhattan. It was just yesterday, in the afternoon, that I left my meeting on East 13th Street, and found myself sauntering to the charming West Village Community. Below are eight restaurants … Continue reading →

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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: Pretty Food with Maddy & Sam

Posted on February 28, 2014 by W.D. Moore

There is something quite wonderful about a friendship during those university days, and having a good time with friends–especially, when it comes to food. Madeline Cohen and Samantha Hess are two pretty young ladies who are undergraduates and roommates at New York University (NYU) … 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: Li-Lac Chocolates

Posted on October 12, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Once, I worked at an Intellectual Property Law Firm in downtown Manhattan. In the afternoons, my dear friend Lisa and I would go to the café next door; we ordered one piece of dark chocolate and tea; we were back … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Corner Shop Café

Posted on April 17, 2012 by W.D. Moore

What is lovely about walking in New York City is one comes across the Corner Shop Café—a quaint café at 643 Broadway & Bleecker Street, New York 10012. It is a popular brunch place in Greenwich Village; a poetic atmosphere … Continue reading →

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CATCH IT: SANT AMBROEUS

Posted on June 17, 2011 by W.D. Moore

If style is everything, then Sant Ambroeus has it all.  This Italian restorante is located in the West Village of Manhattan. After I left a girlfriend’s engagement party on Perry Street, I noticed that the street was practically silent at … Continue reading →

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