Tag Archives: Citarella

I am now associated with a cult

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Naomi

Not the cult currently dominating our awareness, no. Another one. And here’s how I was hooked: A half hour ago, I was standing in front of Citarella’s second floor cheese cases in search of (1) a hard grating cheese for … Continue reading →

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The second scariest words in the English language: “chip failure”

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Naomi

(The first scariest? Oh, you know what they are.) Just a few minutes ago, I pressed my credit card into Citarella’s reader and got that horrible message: “chip failure.” In two seconds, the disaster that could be my life rocketed … Continue reading →

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Notes from the neighborhood

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Naomi

The Town Shop, a Broadway emporium that sells fine lingerie, announced it will be closed, except for “bra emergencies.” I have not yet interpreted this. A long walk yesterday down Broadway — see above, re Town Shop. Not many pedestrians, … Continue reading →

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