Updated 2007-08-17 21:02
BROOKLINE
At
night, the Coolidge Corner area looks like Hollywood’s version of a
small town — a movie theater, cutesy restaurants, an indie bookstore
and couples walking hand-in-hand. Take the Green B Line to Coolidge
Corner.
| Beacon Street Tavern Located smack in the middle of “Yuppieville” on Beacon Street, the outside patio serves as a romantic place to take a date. The entrees are a little pricey, but you can always hope your date will just want to stick to drinks. The inside bar is open until 2 a.m. 1032 Beacon St., Brookline. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 617.713.2700. |
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse Large portions at cheap prices are a guarantee at the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, as are plenty of sandwiches and burgers named after your favorite sports legends. The restaurant itself would be considered far from large and is often packed, but a number of televisions guarantee you won’t miss the game while you chow. If you’re 21, ante up to the bar to indulge in a large variety of microbrews on tap. Unlike the Bruins and Celtics, this one’s a safe bet. 309 Harvard St., Brookline. Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-1:30 a.m. 617.566.4948. |
| Rubin’s Kosher Deli You’ve probably eaten at Jewish-style restaurants. Now, try the real thing. Rubin’s is 100-percent kosher, which means you won’t find meat and cheese served together. Instead, the corned beef, tongue and turkey breast is piled high, as if to compensate. “Overstuffeds” start at $10, but you won’t be hungry for days. 500 Harvard St., Brookline. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 617.731.8787. |
| Zaftig’s Delicatessen One of Boston’s most popular breakfast joints, this Jewish eatery’s modern-art-meets-diner atmosphere is perfect for your roommates, your mom or a date. Business booms on the weekends, especially Sunday brunch. Service can be slow, but try their killer omelettes and buttermilk pancakes — they make up for any delay. 335 Harvard St., Brookline. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., daily. 617.975.0075. |
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