Tag Archives: Cafe

Catch It: Ole & Steen

Posted on August 29, 2019 by W.D. Moore

The mystery of love is like being in love with Cinnamon swirl at Ole & Steen. Yesterday, I stopped in their Bryant Park location and purchased a sumptuous Cinnamon swirl and coffee. I sat in a comfortable chair, looking onto … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakeries, Bryant Park, Cafes, Chocolate, Midtown | Tagged Bakery, Bryant Park, Cafe, Cinnamon Buns, Ole & Steen | Leave a comment

Catch It: Michel Cluizel a French-Style Café

Posted on April 23, 2019 by W.D. Moore

At daybreak this past Monday, I received a telephone call from my friend Liz in Stockholm, Sweden. She was with friends in her quaint home and mentioned her parents were visiting New York City in May. “Could you meet up … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Bakeries, Cafes, Chocolate Bar, Hot Chocolate, Madison Avenue | Tagged Authentic French, Cafe, Chocolatier, Madison Avenue | 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: 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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Bakeries, Brownies, Cafes, Coconut Loaf, Earth Coffee, Savory Sandwiches, Upper West Side | Tagged American Comfort Food, Broadway, Cafe, Coconut Loaf, Earth Coffee, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Books, Crêpes, Pancake, Upper West Side, West 72nd Street | Tagged Americano, Books, Cafe, Crêpes, French, Organic, Riverside Drive, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

Catch It: Little Pie Company

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

From the first bite of my Applesauce Carrot Cake, I said out loud that I would order another slice and not have dinner. My friend Julia and her daughter Anna giggled—and so did I. They were taking me out to … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Pie, Bakeries, Cafes, Midtown | Tagged Cafe, Little Pie Company, Midtown West Manhattan, Old-fashioned cakes | Leave a comment

Catch It: Cake, Coffee & Chocolate

Posted on November 13, 2014 by W.D. Moore

How astonished I was this past Monday, when I saw my three favorite luxuries on West 40th Street just south of Bryant Park. My southern cheeks smiled as I sauntered on the bustling street and savored the view of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bakeries, Bryant Park, Chocolatier, Coffee & Tea, Gift Shops | Tagged 40th Street, Blue Coffee, Bryant Park, Cafe, Chocolatier, Confections, Green Space | Leave a comment

Catch It: Greenwich Avenue

Posted on October 7, 2014 by W.D. Moore

A week ago, I sat down with my laptop in a charming café, “Ciao for Now,” for coffee with blended scents of tea on Greenwich Avenue and West 10th Street. Thirty-five minutes later, I left to meet a friend for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cafes, Enoteca & Trattoria, Greenwich Avenue, Southeast Asian Cooking, West 10th Street | Tagged Cafe, Greenwich Avenue, Italian Restaurant, Rooftop Farm, Southeast Asian Cooking, West 10th Street, West Village | Leave a comment

Catch It: FIKA

Posted on July 17, 2014 by W.D. Moore

Great happiness is a good cup of iced coffee in the summertime. This week, I came upon a new delightful cafe—FIKA. There are many locations in New York City; however, I strode into the aesthetic-styled décor of white bright lights, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Bryant Park, Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Restaurants | Tagged Bryant Park, Cafe, FIKA, Sweden, Thornton Wilder | Leave a comment

Catch It: Indie Food and Wine

Posted on May 13, 2014 by W.D. Moore

One evening, I came upon Indie Food and Wine at 144 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023. Funny how I never noticed it before, since I am often at the New York Public Library for the Performance Arts at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Film Society, Lincoln Center, Upper West Side | Tagged Cafe, Lincoln Center, Restaurant, Upper West Side | Leave a comment