Best restaurants to carbo-load ahead of marathon season
Indulge in a chef-crafted pasta dish, perfect for fueling up before the big race or throughout the cozy autumn season
It is officially marathon season. With a selection of the most premier races in Kansas City, Philadelphia and the iconic New York City marathon just weeks away, chefs in these city centers are sharing their favorite pasta dish to carbo-load ahead of the big race. And if running 26.2 miles, isn’t on this year’s bucket list, simply stop by these spots any night of the week to enjoy these year- round favorites.
The Stilwell, Loews Kansas City Hotel
The Garmin Marathon, which is on October 21, runs through some of the most popular spots in the City of Fountains. Runners and spectators are encouraged to stop by The Stilwell, ideally located inside the Loews Kansas City Hotel to enjoy the restaurant’s signature, Duck Ragu Pappardelle featuring duck confit, myco local mushrooms, hand-pressed ricotta and parmesan cream sauce.
The Regency Bar & Grill, Loews Regency New York Hotel
The marathon of all marathons is on November 5. Whether you plan to cheer on race-day runners or a runner yourself, stop by The Regency Bar & Grill to enjoy executive chef Manjit Manohar’s pasta offerings which include the Cavatelli with lamb ragu, meyer lemon streusel or Rigatoni with bolognaise, parmesan, rosemary.
Bank & Bourbon, Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Celebrating 30 years of one of the popular city races, the Philadelphia Marathon will take place on November 19. Those visiting the City of Brotherly Love for the race can enjoy Bank & Bourbon’s signature pasta dishes on marathon eve featuring ricotta cavatelli with roasted tomato and shaved Parmesan. In addition to pasta, don’t skip Bank & Bourbon bread, which is from Flavor by Loews Hotels partner, Metropolitan Bakery.
Pasta is always a good idea! Reservations for these restaurants are all available on Resy.
