Do you have plans this weekend? You should.
If you haven't already noticed by all of the jack-o-lanterns, fake spider webs, and plethora of pumpkin spice everything around the city, it's Halloweekend.
But apart from that, it's also the weekend of the 45th New York City Marathon, where runners and supporters from around the world will be flocking to the city to participate in this beloved display of strength, stamina, and speed.
Some of us (okay, most of us) can't run the 26.2 miles, especially after a night out dressed as Where's Waldo or Donald Trump.
Instead, we'll be parking our cellulite-ridden thunder-thighs in front of the TV drinking some hair of the dog and eating greasy, non-maraton approved foods as we cheer on the runners.
But do you want to do something bigger instead? Wanna feel apart of the action, maybe? Of course you do.
Here are the best spots along the course-- by each and every mile-- to enjoy some very delicious snacks and alcoholic beverages. Enjoy, New Yorkers.
See you at the finish line, yeah?
Mile 1: Pasticceria Bruno (676 Forest Avenue - Staten Island)
Since mile-marker 1 is on the Verrazano Bridge, we're going to go with a spot right before the starting line.
Runners will be starting off in Staten Island, and we think you should start at Pasticceria Bruno for some brunch. They offer brunch cocktails by the glass or by the pitcher.
Which means, you'll soon be over that Halloween Hangover, and ready to get your marathon on.
Get their "Oreo Pancakes" with whipped cream, stawberries, and chocolate sauce, or their "Grand French Toast" which is brioche bread crusted with corn flakes and served with vanilla gelato...because, you're not marathon training, so whatevs.
Make sure to make a reservation, or you probably won't get in to this brunch spot favorite.
Mile 2: Lock Yard (9221 5th Avenue - Brooklyn)
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Gear up, Marathon drinkers! We're just getting started on mile 2!
Welcome to Brooklyn. Grab yourself some more brunch or a drink at the Lock Yard. You need your stamina, so we're recommending the "Chicken & Waffles" with fried chicken, sharp cheddar, and a splash of sriracha, smothered between honey butter brushed grilled waffles.
In true marathon spirit, order a "Go Go Godzilla Monster Bloody Mary" with house made jalapeno infused sake, slim jim beef straw, jack cheese, pickled vegetables, pearl onion, an olive, and a lemon.
Mile 3: The Kettle Black (8622 Third Ave - Brooklyn)
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You're almost at a 5K, marathoners. Which means you need a "60 minute Bottomless Brunch" at The Kettle Black.
This little sports bar also has some pretty awesome wings in 11 flavors, so depending on how fast your moving, you can nosh on some buffalo wings or potato skins.
Mile 4: Longbow Pub & Pantry (7316 Third Ave - Brooklyn)
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Just keep moving!
You're probably feeling really full by now, marathon drinkers. So instead of grabbing some of Longbow's delicious brunch/lunch entrees, just order some of their "Welsh Cakes" and a "Michelada."
What is a "Michelada" you ask? Well, it's Chili Devil beer with tomato juice, clam juice, and lime juice, served in a spicy-salted rimmed glass.
If that won't keep you going, we don't know what will.
Mile 5: Café Zona Sur (4314 4th Avenue - Brooklyn)
Congratulations! If you've made it this far, you've probably surpassed most people in the spoiledNYC office.
To celebrate, you should definitely have some sweets. How about some "Nutella crepes" topped with sliced bananas?
Pair it with a Bellini, and we're set for the rest of this 21.2 mile race!
Mile 6: Roots Café (639A 5th Avenue - Brooklyn)
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Now we really don't expect you to drink at every single spot on our list in one sitting... actually, we HIGHLY recommend that you do not consume 26.2 drinks in one day. That's way too intense for us.
So you need a break and some caffeine. Grab a "Malted Hot Chocolate" or a "Maple Butter Latte" from Roots Café and get back on the Marathon route to cheer on the incredible specimens of humans running the marathon.
Mile 7: Stone Park Cafe (324 5th Avenue - Brooklyn)
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This gourmet spot is one you need to cross off your marathon bucket list. You should also make some reservations, so you can definitely get in to this hit gourmet spot.
All of their food focuses on freshness and seasonality, so you know you're going to get a good, seasonal meal. For brunch, we're feeling some "Housemade granola" with yogurt and fresh fruit.
That'll keep up your stamina for the rest of this race.
,Mile 8: Pacific Standard (82 4th Avenue - Brooklyn)
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It's definitely time for another drink, spoiledNYC marathoners!
We love us some NY craft brews, but if you've never had some West Coast beers, you should head on over to Pacific Standard.
We recommend drinking some Founders "Blushing Monk," from Grand Rapids, MI. Or stick with some NY beers, and sip some Kelso Pislner from Brooklyn.
Mile 9: Dough (448 Lafayette Ave - Brooklyn)
You're probably feeling good by this point, but you can't leave Clinton Hill without stopping at Dough and downing a couple doughnuts. C'mon, you need a sugar rush to keep you going.
Grab a "Cafe au Lait" or "Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs," and you'll be all set for the rest of the way.
Mile 10: Kaffs Bakery (73 Lee Ave - Brooklyn)
So you've hit mile 10. That's a pretty big achievement in itself.
Get on over to Kaffs Bakery and grab yourself some sweets for tomorrow. You deserve it.
We recommend the challah or rugelach.
Mile 11: Brooklyn Wine Bar (213 North 8th Street - Brooklyn)
Not everyone loves sweets and beer. We get that. So you wine-o's should introduce yourself to Brooklyn Wine Bar to try some of Brooklyn Winery's excellent wines.
Sip on some Pinot Noir from Russian River, while noshing on olives or nuts.
You'll probably be feeling a lot more relaxed than our actual marathoners who are almost halfway through their race.
Mile 12: Five Leaves (18 Bedford Ave - Brooklyn)
Its time for some healthier fare, because, well, we're on a marathon!
You need the "Quinoa Falafel" from Five Leaves. It's made on their housemade flatbread with spiced feta puree, sunflower sprouts, and grilled shishitos.
But since you're eating healthy, you NEED to try some of their spectacular cocktails. We're huge fans of tequila, so we recommend the "Grapefruit Margarita," with blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, and a cayenne-salt rim.
Mile 13: Lobster Joint (1073 Manhattan Avenue - Brooklyn)
You've hit the halfway point, marathoners!
We're so psyched about the halfway marker that we decided to splurge with some lobster at the Lobster Joint.
Chow down on a "Lobster Club Roll" with celery, fresh herb mayo, avocado, and bacon.
Follow that with a "Pickle Back," with Tullamore Dew Irish Whisky and a side of pickle juice, and you'll be ready for the second half of this route.
Mile 14: Dutch Kills (27-24 Jackson Avenue - LIC)
Welcome to Long Island City, marathoners. We can't pass up this opportunity to experience some of the insane craft cocktails they're mixing up at Dutch Kills.
We'd sip on the "Floradora" with gin, house-made raspberry syrup, house-made ginger syrup, fresh lime juice, and soda water.
If gin's not your thing, try the "Millionaire Punch" with bourbon, creme de menthe, fresh lemon juice, house-made grenadine, and soda water.
,Mile 15: Penthouse808 (8-08 Queens Plaza South - LIC)
This spot is excellent for watching the real marathoners cross the Queensboro Bridge while sipping on cocktails and eating great brunch foods.
You haven't had too much dairy in your diet, so you should definitely try the "Burrata," that's served with grilled crostini, molecular olive oil and balsamic pearls, basil, and sun dried tomatoes.
Mile 16: Luscious Thai (1099 1st Avenue)
We've been pretty basic up until this point, and we're anything but basic.
Mile 16 is seriously close to this awesome Thai eatery. Of course, we're going to recommend some "Thai Dumplings," because we love dumplings. They're made with minced shrimp, chicken, mushroom, and watercress nuts.
You also need the "Beef Num Mun Hoi" in your life. It consists of sautéed black beens, oyster sauce, mushroom, scallion, ginger, and broccoli.
Mile 17: The Stumble Inn (1454 2nd Avenue)
By this time, you'll probably be stumbling wherever you go, so it just seems fitting that you hit the Stumble Inn.
This spot is a great sports bar with 17 high-def flat screens. Plus, it has half priced beer from 12 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Sundays.
You can't leave here without trying one of their famous "Stuffed Burgers."
Oh, they also have beer pong tables. Boom.
Mile 18: Earl's Beer and Cheese (1259 Park Avenue)
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Food. It's time for more food, marathoners. You are in the UES, so you don't want to seem too schwifty by the end.
But you don't want just any old food. You want excellent food. We'd recommend the "NY State Cheddar Grilled Cheese" from Earl's Beer and Cheese.
It's pork belly, kimchi, and a fried egg on sourdough. Since cheese is one of the best things in the world, you also need the "Mac & Cheese" that's made with goat cheese, and crispy rosemary with rigatoni shells.
Mile 19: Patsy's Pizzeria (2287 1st Avenue)
By now you definitely need some drunk food. What better drunk food is there than pizza?
Trick question, New Yorkers. Pizza is definitely the only answer.
Since we're all about the best of the best, you need to eat some "Macellaio" pizza with pepperoni, sausage, beef meatball, grated mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Between all the meat and carbs, you'll be ready for the homestretch.
Mile 20: Mott Haven Bar (1 Bruckner Blvd - the Bronx)
Hey hey spoiledNYC! You've made it to mile 20! You've pretty much doubled some of our best runs here at spoiledHQ.
For that, you need nachos. Not just any old nachos, but house-made chips, cheddar cheese, chili, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños. And you need those from Mott Haven Bar.
Mile 21: Sylvia's Restaurant (328 Malcolm X Blvd)
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By now, you definitely need some soul food.
All we need to tell you is that you need to try the "waffles with smothered chicken." It's served all day long.
If you're really not feeling some waffles, you NEED to try the "BBQ Ribs." You can thank us later.
,Mile 22: Harlem Tavern (2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd)
You're almost there. Seriously, if you've made it this far (in the actual marathon or on this fattening-drunk marathon), you're a champ in our books.
Keep it up, you've only got a couple more miles to go.
Stop in at the Harlem Tavern. You need the "Bull Dog," which is a beer cocktail made with a frozen margarita and a 6oz. Coronita.
We're sure you've seen them before, but if you haven't tried it yet, now's your chance.
If you're just feeling a beer at this point, try the 21st Amendment "Hell or High Watermelon."
Mile 23: El Paso (1643 Lexington Avenue)
Margaritas. Margaritas are what you need in your life right now. You specifically need some of the creative, delicious margaritas from El Paso while you nosh on some guacamole.
If you want some tequila, but not the sugary sweetness that accompanies a margarita, try one of their tequila flights. You have a choice between "Blanco," "Reposado," or "Anejo" tequilas. Choose wisely friends.
Mile 24: La Maison Du Chocolat (1018 Madison Avenue)
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It's time for some dessert. And since we really don't think that we'll be fit to enter any civilized restaurant at this point in our boozy food marathon, we're sticking with this amazing chocolate shop.
Essentially, just eat anything. We'd recommend the chocolate macarons, because they're amazing. You'll probably want to bring a bunch home with you. Along with half of the shop.
Mile 25: The Pony Bar (1444 1st Avenue)
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So we're going just a tad bit off course, but we figured that we probably shouldn't send you in some fancy schmancy bars and restaurants in the Upper East Side after all of the miles you've drank through.
The Pony Bar is a great place to finish up with some craft beers before that last mile. The ever changing beer list pretty much ensures that you'll be able to try at least one beer that you've never even heard of before.
Mile 26: Tanner Smiths (204 West 55th Street)
CONGRATULATIONS! You've made it to the final stop. You're a boss.
If you haven't actually made it, but made an attempt, we salute your efforts.
Tanner Smiths has such a good cocktail list that you'll forget your entire day of drinking and eating. Celebrate your crazy awesome accomplishment with a "Hudson Duster," made with templeton rye, amaretto, fresh lime juice, house-made clove syrup, and Boston bitters.
Or do it right, and celebrate with a bottle of Marquis de la Tour Champagne from France. You deserve it.
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