While the kitchen churns out dependable interpretations of Thai classics like pad thai and spring rolls, don't make the mistake so many do of passing up Northern Thai specialties like haw moak, a mousse-like dish that steams chicken, spices, coconut milk and curry paste in banana leaves. Spice lovers have several multiple-alarm curries to enjoy. Coconut-lovers must sample the kitchen's most popular dessert, mango-and-coconut-cream sticky rice.

Serving the community for over three decades, The Coolidge Corner Clubhouse is a Cozy sports bar with tons of televisions and a large selection of domestic and imported beers. The variety and taste packs a serious punch! Their All-Star Lineup of food and drinks include 36 Microbrews on tap, Boston's largest Martini Menu, A Huge Dinner Menu including 50 different Sandwiches, 20 different Mexican food items, 30 different appetizers and Boston's Best Nachos (Boston's Largest Menu Variety), Boston's largest salads (over 40 different salad options), and a Brunch Menu that offers 18 items to choose from. The Sandwiches, named after Boston sports icons, include a Roger Clemens grilled chicken sandwich with broccoli, honey mustard and melted cheese. Most meals come with a heaping mound of their signature curly fries. Along with all the food superlatives you'll find at the CCC, this restaurant and bar has become the premier place in Brookline (and some say Boston) to watch your favorite team on the screen. Judging by the 20 HDTV's and their ability to show EVERY NFL Game it is no wonder they have a crowd on Sundays. They also show every BC football game. Come for the game stay for the food....even late night! Kitchen is open until 1:15am!

• • The Mile High Nachos are huge and one of the best in the city!

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Open Wed-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-12am

A quick glance at the swank leather booths and wild artwork will clue you in that “this ain't your grandma's deli.” Zaftigs prides itself on being traditional with a modern twist, and that's made it a favorite. Waits here get very, very long. The tastiest and most affordable dishes are the kosher-style starters (kasha varnishka, knishes, gefilte fish, etc.; $4-7) The all-day breakfast options are quite popular, try the banana-stuffed French toast ($8). The deli sandwiches are phenomenal, try the pastrami or the corned beef. Watch those portions though, or you might accidentally walk away a little “zaftig” (plump) yourself. While grown-ups are noshing, kids are having a good time too. Crayons, pictures, and storybooks are handed out as kids arrive. The children's menu offers PB&J, hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, chicken soup with matzo balls, and potato pancakes. Prices range from $1.95 to $3.95. Half sandwiches are available from the full menu. Drinks are not included. High chairs are on hand, and there is a changing station in the handicapped accessible bathroom. Tip: Be prepared for crowds and long waits on the weekends. Most families show up for breakfast when it opens at 8am. If you need to pass some time while you wait, there is large elementary school playground next door. If you're hungry, the delicious smells coming from the kitchen may be too much to bear.

Japanese-French fusion incorporates good ingredients with sometimes unusual presentations in its pricey dishes. Though Kawa's cuisine can be interesting, it's hard to see how it will compete with its popular sibling Fugakyu downstairs.

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Daily 11am-11pm