Tag 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: Alice’s Tea Cup

Posted on April 24, 2018 by W.D. Moore

From time to time after my walks in Central Park, I treat myself to a yummy oatmeal cookie at Alice’s Tea Cup (102 West 73rd St., New York, NY 10023). It is like being in your own secret garden in … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Oatmeal Cookie, Restaurants | Tagged Alice's Tea Cup, Columbus Avenue, Restaurant, Scones, Tea Sandwiches, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

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 →

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 →

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Catch It: The Weave Tree in Central Park

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

Sunday afternoon, I strolled through Central Park. The autumn trees are full of beauty, and the bluest sky is a silk fabric of silent peace. I thought of my poem, “The Weave Tree,” which I had written some years ago. … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread

Posted on September 16, 2014 by W.D. Moore

Last Wednesday, I had a late lunch with my friend Sandro. It was a sunny day in Bryant Park where we chatted about: his travels in Italy, his return to Manhattan, and my food stories in New York City. “I … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Books, Fried Chicken, Harlem, Manhattanville, Thanksgiving Special, Wedding Cakes | Tagged Authenic Southern Cooking, Books, Cathedral Parkway, Fried Chicken, Norma Jean Darden, Turnip Mash Potatoes, Upper West Side | Leave a comment

Catch It: Flat Top

Posted on August 16, 2014 by W.D. Moore

You know when you lose your house keys and find them unexpectedly, and discovered that they were there all the time. This was my experience trekking on Amsterdam Avenue, near where I live, a few weeks ago. Flat Top is … Continue reading →

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