Tag Archives: Upper West Side

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 →

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Catch It: Xiˈan Famous Foods

Posted on April 24, 2014 by W.D. Moore

“How sweet this crust.” Such were the words of Henry D. Thoreau and similar words from a family of six from China, sitting on a bench in Central Park; eating burgers, noodles, and soups from Xiˈan Famous Foods on the … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Love Notes

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

As the sunshine shone brilliantly on April 13th in Central Park, I strolled along the tennis courts near West 94th Street, and later to the Turkey Oak tree and the Reservoir. I found a nice spot to lay my red … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2014: Machiavelli

Posted on January 14, 2014 by W.D. Moore

I am nostalgic about the Upper West Side in Manhattan, for it is where I first lived when I moved to New York from Atlanta, Georgia. There and back again, I was on West 85th Street on Monday, December 30, … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Silver Moon Bakery

Posted on December 20, 2013 by W.D. Moore

Last Friday, my friend Crystal made homemade cinnamon buns. I ate one, then two, and couldn’t resist another. It’s great having a friend who is an “amateur gourmet chef.” She delights her family and friends whenever she has time from … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Sambuca: Southern Italian Restaurant

Posted on April 23, 2013 by W.D. Moore

When I walked with the sun, the springtime weather in Central Park on Sunday, April 21st, I saw people sitting on the grass reading, families and friends spread out with blankets, picnic baskets, children running around, parents running after them—it … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Maison Harlem

Posted on November 21, 2012 by W.D. Moore

The first time, my friend Amanda and I met in a creative writing class some years ago, we became fast friends, and so, when she telephoned one afternoon and said, “I have some good news, let’s get together for dinner—my … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Soutine Bakery

Posted on October 31, 2012 by W.D. Moore

Years ago, my Aunt Cynthia moved from Manhattan to Ardmore, Pennsylvania. When she told me of her plans, I selfishly thought of our Sunday’s together—how much I would miss her home-made apple pie; our conversations over coffee, pie and Butter … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Frederick’s Café & Bistro

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

A new kind of coffee pleasure and café treasure awaits one at Frederick’s Café & Bistro. It is located at 2104 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026; it is in the area of Harlem Hamlet—(110th to 125th Street & 8th Avenue); … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Bettolona

Posted on June 1, 2012 by W.D. Moore

On May 31st, I ran into friends at Barnard College, then dashed to the IRT (1) train at 125th Street. Unexpectedly, I came upon Bettolona, an Italian Bistro at 3143 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Thursday was a sunny summertime … Continue reading →

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