We’re a group of friends who love to eat, drink, and be merry in the Big Apple. This is an open space where we’ll share our experiences - whether it’s about dining, rare finds, or attractions of sorts - with our network of cherished friends - especially those who are visiting this amazing city from abroad. Cheers!Tumblr (3.0; @myownnewyork)http://myownnewyork.com/<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li9oeq9lrs1qb3coyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pachanga Patterson: Gourmet Mexican. Just opened on 31st Ave in Astoria, Queens. </p> <p>Try the “Vintage Hanger Steak with swiss chard & oaxaca cheese, poblano sauce” with “Toasted Garlic Rice” and thank us later.</p> <p>Try the interesting cocktails too!</p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/3961157838http://myownnewyork.com/post/3961157838Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:16:07 -0400<p>Chinese/Japanese/Thai all in one place, and they’re all good!</p> <p>Tried & recommended: Scallion Pancake Wraps w/ Beef, Chicken and Shrimp dumplings, Crispy Beef Strips Schezuan Style, General Tso’s all-white chicken.</p> <p>The cocktails are good too.</p> <p>After 7, they take 25% off!</p> <p>106 3rd Ave<br/>Corner of 13th Street<br/>(between 13th St & 14th St) </p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/3959983159http://myownnewyork.com/post/3959983159Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:00:08 -0400asiancantonesechinesejapanesethaiunion squareeast village<a href="http://www.despananyc.com/">Despaña - The finest from Spain</a>http://myownnewyork.com/post/2156418016http://myownnewyork.com/post/2156418016Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:04:33 -0500<a href="http://www.cocotero-restaurant.com/">El Cocotero</a>http://myownnewyork.com/post/896515651http://myownnewyork.com/post/896515651Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:05:39 -0400Venezuelan<a href="http://ilbambinonyc.com/">Il Bambino</a>http://myownnewyork.com/post/896512481http://myownnewyork.com/post/896512481Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:04:00 -0400ItalianSpanishBrunch<p><img class="size-full wp-image-831 aligncenter" title="room-service" src="http://www.thingstoseenyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/room-service.gif" width="400" height="200"/></p> <p>For an affordable, yet tasty Thai meal I’ve found that Room Service fits the bill. With various locations throughout the city it’s never difficult to find one. My personal favorite are the Spicy Basil Noodles.</p> <p>166 8th Avenue<br/>New York, NY 10011-1603<br/>(212) 691-0299</p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/896501675http://myownnewyork.com/post/896501675Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:02:00 -0400<a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/food/9276/Pulino_s_Bar_and_Pizzeria_Pulino_s_by_the_Numbers_New_York_City_NYC_NoLita_Restaurant">On our radar!...</a>: <p>Pulino’s Bar and Pizzeria</p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/444356941http://myownnewyork.com/post/444356941Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:40:00 -0500NoLitaPizzeriaPizza<a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/food/9228/Kyochon_Koreatown_s_Chicken_Wing_Palace_New_York_City_NYC_Midtown_Restaurant">On our radar!...</a>: <p>Chicken Wings!</p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/428775713http://myownnewyork.com/post/428775713Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:24:00 -0500koreatownchicken wings<p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqq7lS4sW1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>We need to go here… AND SOON!!!</p> <p>30 West 26th Street<br/>New York, NY 10010-2062<br/>(212) 255-4544</p> <p><img height="90" width="64" src="http://besquare.com/engin/radar.png" class="align-right"/></p> <p><a href="http://www.hillcountryny.com" target="_blank">www.hillcountryny.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/425572995http://myownnewyork.com/post/425572995Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:35:00 -0500BBQMeatGrill<p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqp6fcLA61qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>182 8th Avenue<br/>New York, NY 10011-1604<br/>(212) 463-9511</p> <p><a href="http://www.rockinghorsecafe.com" target="_blank">www.rockinghorsecafe.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/425540041http://myownnewyork.com/post/425540041Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:17:26 -0500MexicanChelseaCocktails<p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky5zb7kyFt1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>9 Great Jones Street<br/>New York, NY 10012<br/>(212) 420-1934</p> <p><a href="http://www.acmebarandgrill.com" target="_blank">www.acmebarandgrill.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/401377630http://myownnewyork.com/post/401377630Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:45:42 -0500SohoSouthern<p><img width="442" height="450" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyh1vkoKQD1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>31 Great Jones Street<br/>New York, NY 10012<br/>(212) 253-5700</p> <p><img height="90" width="64" src="http://besquare.com/engin/radar.png" class="align-right"/></p> <p><a href="http://www.fivepointsrestaurant.com" target="_blank">www.fivepointsrestaurant.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/401360250http://myownnewyork.com/post/401360250Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:35:00 -0500SohoBrunch<p>3114 Broadway<br/>Astoriay, NY 11106<br/>(718) 204-8968</p> <p><a href="http://www.bahariestiatorio.com" target="_blank">www.bahariestiatorio.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/399104629http://myownnewyork.com/post/399104629Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:46:02 -0500QueensAstoriaGreek<p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky3w7tB3Wf1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>3401 30th Avenue<br/>Astoria, NY 11103<br/>(718) 721-7217</p> <p><img class="align-right" src="http://besquare.com/engin/radar.png" width="64" height="90"/></p> <p><a href="http://www.ovelia-ny.com" target="_blank">www.ovelia-ny.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/399101139http://myownnewyork.com/post/399101139Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:43:00 -0500QueensAstoriaGreekSeafood<p><img height="410" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky3vhmX7SF1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>35 Downing St<br/>New York, NY 10014<br/>(212) 337-0404</p> <p><a href="http://www.blueribbonrestaurants.com" target="_blank">www.blueribbonrestaurants.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/393639029http://myownnewyork.com/post/393639029Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:28:00 -0500West VillageBrunch<p>31-86 37 Street<br/>Astoria, NY 11103<br/>(718) 932-3331</p> <p><img height="90" width="64" src="http://besquare.com/engin/radar.png" class="align-right"/></p> <p><a href="http://www.winegasmeatery.com" target="_blank">www.winegasmeatery.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/390303211http://myownnewyork.com/post/390303211Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:17:00 -0500QueensAstoriaWine<p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxvdc7MxVj1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxvdceGZlB1qai6ln.jpg"/></p> <p>106 West Houston Street @ Thompson Street<br/>New York, NY 10012<br/>(212) 677-3820</p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/390301009http://myownnewyork.com/post/390301009Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:15:41 -0500PizzaSoho<p><b><img height="315" width="440" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyh1zy34Es1qai6ln.jpg"/>West Village</b><br/>26 Carmine Street<br/>New York, NY 10014<br/>(212) 524-6800</p> <p><b>Lower East Side</b><br/>172 Orchard Street<br/>New York, NY 10002<br/>(212) 228-9833</p> <p><a href="http://www.noodlebarnyc.com" target="_blank">www.noodlebarnyc.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/390287761http://myownnewyork.com/post/390287761Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:06:00 -0500West VillageLower East SideAsian<p>24-20 Jackson Avenue<br/>Long Island City, NY 11101<br/>(718) 361-0707</p> <p><a href="http://www.sagegeneralstore.com" target="_blank">www.sagegeneralstore.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/390281487http://myownnewyork.com/post/390281487Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:02:19 -0500QueensLICLong Island City<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxvc76tP0W1qai6ln.jpg" width="440" height="430"/></p> <p>415 Lafayette Street<br/>New York, NY 10003<br/>(212) 253-2828</p> <p><a href="http://www.butterrestaurant.com" target="_blank">www.butterrestaurant.com</a></p>http://myownnewyork.com/post/390264408http://myownnewyork.com/post/390264408Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:50:00 -0500CocktailsMartinis