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‘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
Morning coffee in Brooklyn, a captive audience on the subway and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
We will have published 250 Diary entries this year by the end of December. We need your help choosing the best. New York Times editors narrowed the field to five finalists. Now it’s up to you to vote for your favorite.
Dining out after a City Hall wedding, a walk in Carnegie Hill and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Crying on the train, an encounter with the wrong celebrity and more reader tales from this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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A second life for a lunch receipt, a late summer storm and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A sidewalk singalong, an eventful pedicab ride and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A paperback rescued from the tracks, living out a Macy’s fantasy and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A long trip to satisfy a craving, a Greenwich Village walk and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An encounter with André Watts, a holiday invitation from a cabby and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Looking for a hawk in Prospect Park, a Brooklyn Navy Yard tour and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
The counterman’s treat, tying ties in Sunnyside and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Saving a spot in a long line, pulling weeds in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Glances over the shoulder, a Central Park proposal and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A walk across town, learning to roller skate in Harlem and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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A taxi makes an unplanned stop, a cozy flight to J.F.K. and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A journey to the World’s Fair, condolences from a stranger and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Boarding a bus with full hands, a compliment corrected and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Pausing one evening on the Upper West Side, subway sketching and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Racing to catch a train, post-college sweethearts on the F and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A buzzing sound uptown, undecided about dinner and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An unlikely source of baby photos, a sharp jab to the ribs and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A surprising response to a compliment, a circle of urban life and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A Manhattan reunion, dinner at Mamma Leone’s and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Graveyard shift on the Marine Parkway Bridge, taking a chance, and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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Waiting for the PATH, leaves fly like birds down Madison Avenue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A birthday on the 1 train, a terrific coat stands out and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Mesmerized by flying cash, returning to a favorite haunt and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Taking shelter in the Strand, an encounter with a very tall man and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Seeking a crucial hour of quiet, observations while on the D and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Savoring a meal alone at the bar, a hat takes a ride on the East Side and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A busy bagel shop, a call gets a surprising response and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A surprise at the Met, a hot summer night in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A good day for ice cream, folding paper hearts and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Outside a psychic’s place, in search of matzo ball soup and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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A busy layover in Manhattan, good seats for a concert and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Riding Metro-North on Valentine’s Day, washing the day away and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Hoping to make a quick getaway, help with a hood and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An exchange on Fifth Avenue, sketching on the C and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Riding an uptown bus, an easily identified flying object and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Feedback from an amateur art critic, a dance in Crown Heights and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A morning routine in Park Slope, a standoff on the M11 and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A familiar melody, a skill comes in handy and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A special cab ride home, getting a watch fixed and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Finding an empty bench on a summer day, shopping for snow boots and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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Waiting to board at La Guardia, switching trains at Queensboro Plaza and more reader tales in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
An encounter at the Union Square station, a prank on a fall day and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Wandering near Wall Street, a memorable spill on the F and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
A little help turning around, a day out with Mom and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Sharing a treat at the theater, taking a spill in a purple jumpsuit and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
Making a beeline for Chinatown, a native comes home and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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