Rummage through Coolidge Corner

By now you probably think from my previous posts that all I ever do is eat! In my defense, I do love trying out new dishes and new types of food. Who doesn't? :) Why not share about the food experiences I have enjoyed? I also cannot write about Coolidge Corner, located in Brookline, without mentioning some of the fabulous places I have eaten at in this historic neighborhood. However, I have enjoyed much more than just eating in Coolidge Corner as well. Of course, I can't resist mentioning some of the tasty eateries first.

If you are fond of sushi, you will love Fugakyu Japanese Cuisine on Beacon Street. If you haven't tried sushi, you should definitely got to Fugakyu for your first sushi eating experience. That is what I did and I have been a fan of sushi ever since. I recommend if you go to this restaurant with a group, that you each order a different house special roll so that you can share and try the many tasty options.
If you are looking for a less expensive meal, Dok Bua Thai Kitchen on Harvard Street has affordable, appetizing meals. An added bonus is that this restaurant is vegetarian friendly.

After filling up on a nice meal, walk on over to Brookline Booksmith, also on Harvard Street to explore this independent bookstore. There are many great titles to be found throughout the aisles. There is also a bargain basement of used books and if you are lucky, you will be able to find a book you may have seen upstairs for half the price. The basement also boosts a collection of indie and foreign films for rent. A great aspect of the bookstore is the Writer's and Reader's Series, where author's offer readings and book signings. The calendar of events is available on the website and also the location. Most of the readings are held at Brookline Booksmith, but the readings that expect higher volume are held across the street at the Collidge Corner Theatre.

The Coolidge Corner Theatre is an independent movie theater which shows both modern indie films along with classic films and often is having special event movie showings. The theater is made up of 4 screening rooms, which vary in size and can seat as many as 450 people in one room and as little as 15 people in another, for a more intimate movie viewing experience. The Coolidge Corner Theatre also
hosts film festivals, and one coming up on October 9th is the "Found Footage Festival," which will showcase footage from videos found in thrift stores, garage sales and the like. The unique concept fits in quite well at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.