East Village: Fresh-pasta house Spina has been booked the night before the New York City Marathon for a while now, but hungry runners can celebrate their success with half-off all pastas the day after the race, on November 6. Just bring your marathon bib and an appetite. [Grub Street]
Noho: Popular coffee roaster La Colombe Torrefaction will open a new outpost — its third in NYC — at 400 Lafayette Street, rumored for Monday. [Fork in the Road/VV]
Park Slope: Applewood’s monthly cocktail social takes on a Jazz Tango theme on November 6 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Music will be provided by Grammy nominee Pablo Aslan, accompanied by drinks (including a spiced-up Sazerac) and small plates served up by the restaurant. [Grub Street]
West Village: Love mushrooms? North Square will host a five-course wild mushroom dinner and wine pairing on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person (tax and gratuity excluded); you can reserve your spot by calling 212-254-1200 or by visiting northsquareny.com. [Grub Street]
