Tag Archives: Wine Bar

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 →

Posted in Bars, Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem, Italian Cuisine, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged Frederick Douglass Blvd, Italian Restaurant, Pan-Asian, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | 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: Merchants NY

Posted on August 20, 2016 by W.D. Moore

The aura of love. First it was her smile. Then his smile—and our smiles at them. Several Sundays ago, friends and family members of the couple were celebrating at Merchants NY (112 7th Avenue, between 16 & 17th Street) in … Continue reading →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Chelsea, Classic Burger, Sangria | Tagged Chelsea, Classic Burger, Gallery, Restaurant, Rio Grande Grilled Chicken Salad, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bars, Harlem, Italian Cuisine, Margherita Pizza, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Upper West Side | Tagged Amsterdam Avenue, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Italian Restaurant, Pasta, Pizza, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Eli’s Essentials

Posted on May 24, 2016 by W.D. Moore

Embracing the spirit of nature is simple for me. Like last Saturday, walking in the splendor of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) with my dear friend Marie. Later, we took a break to catch up at the American Wing … Continue reading →

Posted in Amagansett Egg & Cheese Sandwich, American Comfort Food, Bakeries, Bars, Cafes, Central Park, Lox & Bagel With Cream Cheese, Madison Avenue, Marketplace, Restaurants, Upper East Side, Wine Bar | Tagged Amagansett Egg & Cheese Sandwich, American Comfort Food, Central Park, Challah French Toast, Madison Avenue, Marketplace, Smoked Salmon Plate, Upper East Side, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2016

Posted on January 9, 2016 by W.D. Moore

For the start of the New Year, and years gone by, I relish the joy of walking throughout New York City and writing about my adventures in all things: Coffee, Cuisine and Conversations. Each experience is unexpected manna from heaven. … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Bakeries, Gotham Scoop 2016, Grilled Hanger Steak, Restaurants, Roasted Halibut, Tribeca, Wine Bar | Tagged Authentic French, Bakery, Grilled Hanger Steak, Roasted Halibut, The Village, TriBeCa, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in American Comfort Food, Arabic Cuisine Restaurant, Authentic French, Italian Cuisine, Seafood Restaurants, Spanish Cuisine, West Village, Wine Bar | Tagged American Comfort Food, Arabic Restaurant, Authentic French, Fourth of July, Hotel, Italian Restaurant, Seafood, Spanish Cuisine, West 13th Street, West Village, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

Catch It: Amélie

Posted on December 15, 2014 by W.D. Moore

What connects the West Village to Paris, France, is Amélie. This intimate wine bar is located at 22 West 8th Street, New York, NY 10011. The ambience is warm and lively; the staff is easy going and friendly, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Authentic French, Greenwich Village, Restaurants | Tagged Amélie, Authentic French, France, French Bistro, intimate wine bar, Paris, West Village, Wine Bar | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Central Park, Gluten Free, Italian Cuisine, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | Tagged Italian Restaurant, Upper West Side, Wine Bar | 1 Comment