The New York City Triathlon is this Sunday and for the 3,000 plus competitors who have the pleasure (privilege? punishment?) of taking a swim in the mighty Hudson at the crack of down, ingesting carbs is a priority between now and then. So what are some of the best pasta dishes in the city to fuel these athletes? Here are our suggestions. Michael Psiliakis' gnudi (pictured) at Mia Dona is a plate of mushroomy truffle......

Jason Denton has made his mark in the New York restaurant landscape with well loved favorites like Lupa, 'ino, and ‘inoteca. His latest endeavor, Bar Milano, opened in April, serving not only lunch and dinner, but brunch and weekday breakfast. This upscale tribute to Northern Italy is housed in a Gramercy Park space that has been described as "cursed" due to the short lifespans of former restaurant tenants. Hopefully Denton's talent, pedigree, and strong partners......