Tag Archives: American Comfort Food

Catch It: Castell Rooftop Lounge

Posted on June 4, 2019 by W.D. Moore

Out of the blue, my friend Jeannie telephoned me to meet with her friends at Castell Rooftop Lounge for cocktails at 260 40th Street, New York, NY 10018. It was a beautiful Friday, a lovely evening with a dear friend … Continue reading →

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: 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 →

Posted in A Thanksgiving Story, Cafes, Upper West Side | Tagged Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, American Comfort Food, Cafe, Cold Drinks, Pastries, West Harlem | Leave a comment

Catch It: Lafayette Street

Posted on October 1, 2018 by W.D. Moore

I admit my greatest joy is working on a new manuscript. I treasure every step of creating characters, finding their voice, and bringing life to the page. For me, after I have done my work for the day, I walk … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Contemporary American Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Lower Manhattan, Scandinavian, SoHo, Vegan | Tagged American Comfort Food, American-Mediterranean, Bocaphe, Cafe Select, Eat By Chloe, Italian Restaurant, Jack's Wife Freda, Lafayette Street, Lower Manhattan, Osteria Morini, Scandinavian, SoHo, Vegan, Vietnamese | 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: Magnolia Bakery

Posted on May 11, 2018 by W.D. Moore

For me, the joy of watching my Mom bake a pie, a cake, or cornbread was the best things in life. The aroma of sweetness flowed throughout our house in Georgia. I am reminded of those days whenever I come … Continue reading →

Posted in Brownies, Cakes & Cupcakes, Midtown, Mother's Day, Southern Baked Goods, Wedding Cakes | Tagged American Comfort Food, Bakery, Magnolia Bakery, Rockefeller Center | 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: Till & Sprocket

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

Last Thursday, I met with my friend Michelle for a late lunch at Till & Sprocket, located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. We both ordered the same: Beet Caprese (sliced red beets, fresh mozzarella and pistachio pesto) with Salmon. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food | Tagged American Comfort Food, Beet Caprese, North Chelsea, Restaurant, Till & Sprocket, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Café Dada

Posted on July 5, 2017 by W.D. Moore

Her laughter was unforgettable, her smile was sunshine, and her crab cakes were to live for. That’s how I remember my Aunt Vivie. When I would visit her at her home in the quaint seaside town of Cape May, New … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Brooklyn, Cafes, Cape May, Crab Cakes, French-Hungarian, Park Slope Restaurants, Wine Bar | Tagged American Comfort Food, Authentic French, Cafe Dada, Cape May, Crab Cakes, Park Slope Restaurants, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Ninth Avenue Restaurants

Posted on September 21, 2016 by W.D. Moore

It often happens that on the way to visit my friend Crystal and her daughter Jade in the Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West and Theater District neighborhood, I stroll past the Ninth Avenue restaurants with my big brown eyes wide-opened. I … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Books, Hell's Kitchen, Indian Cuisine, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Ninth Avenue, Seafood Restaurants, Steakhouse, Thai Cuisine | Tagged American Comfort Food, Indian Cuisine, Italian Restaurant, Mediterranean Seafood, Mexican Cuisine, Midtown Bars & Cafes, Ninth Avenue, Steakhouse, Thai Cuisine, Theater District | 1 Comment