Sibling rivalry will take a national stage in New Orleans today as brothers John and Jim Harbaugh’s respective football teams, the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, face off at the 47th Super Bowl. But back here in New York City, brother-owned bars and restaurants will also get their moment in the spotlight.
Find out where to cheer on your favorite team.
TOY Oyster Bar
The brothers: Derek and Daniel Koch, 30
Game day fare gets some Asian flair at this sleek Meatpacking
District restaurant — in the form of lobster dumplings, tori dango (chicken meatballs) and more. During halftime, down free “Put a Ring on It” and “If I Were a TOY” shots in honor of performer Beyoncé.
18 Ninth Ave., at 13th Street; 212-660-6766
Third and Long
The brothers: Jim Long, 45 and Matt Long, 46
Choose from 18 draft suds at this boisterous Murray Hill mainstay, founded in 1991 by Brooklyn natives Matt and Jim Long. Pile your plate high with a free halftime buffet, which will include penne alla vodka. Although the brothers own the bar, running it is a family effort, explains Jim (above, near left): “I’m one of nine [kids]. They’ve all worked [here] at one point.”
523 Third Ave., at 35th Street; 212-447-5711
40/40 Club
The brothers: Sheldon and Sherwin Robinson, 35
Twins Sheldon and Sherwin have managed this Jay-Z-owned hotspot since it opened in 2003. Kick back in stadium-style seating in front of one of the 30 TVs, surrounded by memorabilia including Kobe Bryant’s Olympic gold medal.
6 W. 25th St.; 212-832-4040
Park Avenue Tavern
The brothers: Terence Tubridy, 32, and Dan Tubridy, 36
The pair plans to hit a different bar they own — they have the Lower East Side’s Libation and the Midtown East gastropub Park Avenue Tavern — for each quarter of the big game. “Terence and I have had a bet on the coin toss since 2002,” explains Dan (above, left). “It’s 6 to 4 — he’s beating me. I [want] tails coming in this year!”
99 Park Ave., at 39th Street; 212-867-4484