{"id":22330,"date":"2011-06-27T12:21:24","date_gmt":"2011-06-27T16:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=22330"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:30:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:30:42","slug":"brookline-food-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/22330\/brookline-food-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachewsetts: A Self-Guided Brookline Food Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brookline\u2019s so close to Boston (walking distance to Fenway) that it feels more like an extension of the city than what it is: a town with its own distinct identity. Known in the 1600s as the Hamlet of the Muddy River\u2014which soon gave way to the town\u2019s brook-inspired name\u2014and what was once a popular summer retreat for wealthy 19th<\/sup> century Bostonians is today home to nearly 60,000 residents.<\/p>\n

Brooklineites have it all at their fingertips: green spaces (like the uncrowded, rockstar-view Corey Hill Park and Larz Anderson Park), history (like JFK\u2019s birthplace and the colonial Devotion House<\/a>), the arts (like beloved indie film spot Coolidge Corner Theater) and, in between, a city\u2019s worth of killer eating options.<\/p>\n

The food in Brookline is a reflection of its population: diverse, with a significant Jewish influence. The journey from Coolidge Corner to Washington alone offers a full weekend\u2019s worth of eclectic noshing.<\/p>\n

COOLIDGE CORNER | <\/em>Getting There:<\/strong> Take the Outbound Green Line C train to Coolidge Corner.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Zaftigs

Ramis <\/strong>| 324 Harvard Street | 617.FALAFEL | ramisboston.com<\/a>
\nPop into this small shop for fresh, kosher Sephardic Israeli eats. Jerusalem natives, Rami\u2019s owners focus on what they know best: Middle Eastern staples like shawarma (there is turkey), hummus, Israeli salad, bourekas<\/em> (puff pastry with a variety of fillings), not-to-be-missed falafel and sweet Baklava.<\/p>\n

When Pigs Fly <\/strong>| 1378A Beacon Street | 617.232.1077 | sendbread.com<\/a>
\n\"When

Anna\u2019s Taqueria <\/strong>|1412 Beacon Street | 617.739.7300 | annastaqueria.com<\/a>
\n\"Anna's

WASHINGTON SQUARE |<\/strong> Getting There<\/strong>: Burn off a few carbs from lunch by following Beacon Street for another half mile past Anna\u2019s to arrive at Washington Square, or hop on the Green Line C train at Summit Ave or Coolidge Corner and get off at Washington Square.<\/em><\/p>\n

Athan\u2019s European Bakery <\/strong> | 1621 Beacon Street (at Washington Street) | 617.734.7028 | athansbakery.com<\/a>
\n\"Semi

The Fireplace <\/strong>| 1634 Beacon Street | 617.975.1900 | fireplacerest.com<\/a>
\n\"Grilled

The Publick House Beer Bar & Kitchen <\/strong>| 1648 Beacon Street | 617.277.2880 | thepublickhousebeerbar.com
\n\"beers

The Longwood Inn<\/strong> | 123 Longwood Ave. | 617.566. 8615 | longwood-inn.com
\nA Victorian mansion built in the early 1900\u2019s has modern amenities like free wifi and affordable rates from $134 per night. The property’s tranquil tree-shrouded environment and relaxing rooms are much appreciated after a day spent eating and exploring your way through Brookline. The inn is located three blocks from four different subway stops on two different branches of the MBTA\u2019s green line.<\/p>\n

How to get there:<\/strong> Consult oM’s Public Transportation Guide to Boston<\/a>, then read oM’s guide to the best things to do in Boston <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n


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A Self-Guided Brookline Food Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n