‘I Walked Over to a Food Cart That Is Always at the Intersection’
Turning to a local institution in a pinch, a tip about Beethoven and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Turning to a local institution in a pinch, a tip about Beethoven and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A trip to the Whitney Museum on a windy day, a stuck elevator and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A solo trip to the Upper West Side, a bonus at the shoe-repair place and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Recalling a first job, trading places in a crowded subway car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A helper’s quick comeback, tying up loose ends on the No. 4 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
How to cool drinks in a pinch, a keepsake brought back to life and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A helping hand on Broadway, sneakers hanging on a wire and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A beloved necklace breaks in Midtown, an overheard snippet and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Missing a morning ritual, an accidental act of recycling and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
“Stooping” in Manhattan, an unusual crack on a Broadway sidewalk and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Bonding over Homer on the 1 train, giving a dashboard gift and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A scruffy driver’s musical surprise, an unexpected lift and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A desperate measure at a desperate moment, a rainy day interview and more reader tales from New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A cabby takes the stage, gambling on a red balloon and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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A Fire Island tradition, a late-night flat-tire fix in the Bronx and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Lost in Brooklyn, two easily identified flying objects and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
One more piece of plastic on the tracks, a morning routine and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Along for a last ride, taking a seat on uncrowded subway car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A teary night in Manhattan, a familiar sandwich order and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A shared fashion sense in Brooklyn, a ride in a Checker cab and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An impromptu East Village lunch date, a shared morning routine and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A book critic passes by, a leaky canoe off Bergen Beach and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Doing errands on a grumpy Sunday, recalling a fairy-tale chapter and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An encounter with a loud talker, unplugged on the subway and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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College roommates get a surprise, dropped mango slices and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A quick stop at the post office, a bright spot in the sky and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An anecdote about wisdom dispensed at a deli claims the top spot in this year’s voting, outpolling four other favorites. All five are presented here.
The Metropolitan Diary’s illustrator reflects on a year of art and superstition.
By Agnes Lee
Inspired by the third annual Best of Metropolitan Diary contest, the column’s editor offers a memorable New York City anecdote of his own.
By Ed Shanahan
Seeking a soup recommendation, celebrating Walt Whitman and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary
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