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://25.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&#8217;re all good!</p> <p>Tried &amp; recommended: Scallion Pancake Wraps w/ Beef, Chicken and Shrimp dumplings, Crispy Beef Strips Schezuan Style, General Tso&#8217;s all-white chicken.</p> <p>The cocktails are good too.</p> <p>After 7, they take 25% off!</p> <p>106&#160;3rd Ave<br/>Corner of 13th Street<br/>(between 13th St &amp; 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&#8217;ve found that Room Service fits the bill. With various locations throughout the city it&#8217;s never difficult to find one. My personal favorite are the Spicy Basil Noodles.</p> <p>166&#160;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&#8230; 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&#160;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&#160;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&#160;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