ANNA'S TAQUERIA
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: Mexican
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-739-7300
   
1412 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-739-7300. A neighborhood staple since 1995, Anna's is Boston's first name in big and tasty overstuffed burritos at moderate prices. Mexican food lovers can enjoy tacos, quesadillas and other staples filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients at this popular local chain. L, D.

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THE FIREPLACE
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: New England
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-975-1900
   
1634 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-975-1900. This New England grill and barbecue offers a sophisticated take on local cuisine with an emphasis on wood-smoked and rotisserie dishes. The certified green restaurant distinguishes itself with an award-winning wine list and the use of fresh, regional ingrediants in elegant yet unpretentious renditions of homegrown fare. BR, L, D, C.

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FUGAKYU
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-734-1268
   
1280 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-734-1268. One of the largest Japanese restaurants in the area, this popular eatery features a floating boat sushi bar and tantalizing specialties like the caterpillar maki (eel and avocado) and the house special (salmon, tuna, clam and octopus), as well as tempting tempura and seafood dishes. L, D, LS.

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VILLAGE SMOKEHOUSE
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-566-3782
   
Three letters: BBQ. This authentic Texan-style eatery has been around for over 20 years, attracting tourists as well as locals back to its Brookline Village location. Everything from cajun salmon to center cut New York sirloin steak is available here, so bring the whole family and gather 'round for some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

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ZAFTIGS DELICATESSEN
Location: Brookline/Chestnut Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-975-0075
   
Relive your childhood at this Jewish-style deli, offering ample selections of the home-cooked food you love the most: muenster briskets and sweet noodle kugel. Or be adventurous and try something out of the ordinary, such as their cheddar-apple omelets. Either way, this happening restaurant is sure to keep you coming back for more.

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