A Texans Survival Guide in NYC

I ran some errands yesterday and it made me think of the people, places and things that have allowed me to make it through the past 4+ years here in NY feeling somewhat "at home". Here are a few that come to mind (in no particular order). 

1. RoTel, of course, at Food Emporium on 83rd and 3rd. 

2. 2-Alarm Chili Kit on those cold days. Serve with cornbread or Frito's and you are right back in Texas on a Fall evening. 

3. Brother Jimmy's BBQ across the street - complete with Texas games, country music, and Sweet Tea!

4. Southern drama at the New York Junior League. Enough said. 

5. Apostles Church - our amazing family away from our own.

6. Taco Taco - the closest fajitas we've found to good ol' Tex Mex and they deliver! Bonus.

7. Rent a car and visit On the Border, Chili's, and Chick fil'A when a fix of chain restaurants is needed - about 20 short miles West in Paramus, NJ. 

8. Blogs and video chats- that allow me to keep up with all of my friends and family!

9. Dos Equis with Lime

10. My homemade chicken enchiladas, guacamole, and salsa recipes that just hit the spot...weekly! :)

11. Watching Friday Night Lights - ahhh... it just takes me back to Rockwall and High School. So funny.

12. Big Daddy's - a new diner on the Upper East Side - serves Tater Tots just like Sonic. Of course, it's not quite the same experience, but I'll take it. 

13. My group of moms that meet every Monday morning and have Girl Nights Out (G.N.O). 

14.  Central Park - where I can actually see a tree, hear a bird, and feel some grass. Oh - and the sun...if I'm lucky.

15. Last, but not least, American Airlines and advantage miles that allow for frequent trips back and forth to the real deal.

Anyone have anything to add?