The following piece appeared in on Matt’s food-cnetirc site (www:matts-meals.com) and was featured on WBZ Radio (AM 1030):
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse offers sports, suds, and SUPER food!
What do you get when you cross over 300 homemade menu items with Boston’s largest martini menu, and throw it all together amidst more than 20 hi-definition televisions and some of the neatest sports memorabilia (and personalities) in town?
Why the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse, of course!
Set just across the street from the historic Coolidge Corner Theater, the similarly-named Clubhouse offers flavors from all walks of life- From Boston’s best burgers ($8.50 to $9.95 each) to authentic Mexican (e.g., vegetarian chimichanga for $8.95; chicken, beef, or veggie enchiladas for $9.95; and fajitas from $10.95 for chicken to $17.95 for a sizzlin’ chicken-steak-shrimp combo) to their “signature” roll ups (which offer such delectable fillings as smoked turkey, portabella mushroom, and barbecue chicken, all for $9.95). Each main course comes with one of the Clubhouse’s homemade sides, which include a heaping bowlful of healthful salad, a variety of fresh soups, and a pleasant selection of potato variations, including seasoned curly fries.
On the front end of the ever-unfolding menu are such great members of ”the starting line-up” as the soft pretzel basket ($6.95 with all the fixin’s), a vegetarian “health plate” that includes carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, mushrooms, black olives, pepperoncini, and assorted cheeses served with the Clubhouse’s one-of-a-kind avocado ranch dressing ($9.95), in addition to the expected “sports bar” fare like nachos ($6.95 for a HEAPING plate full with salsa, guacamole, and jalapenos) and a chicken quesadilla (made just different enough with the Clubhouse’s Buffalo seasoning and diced tomatoes, for $10.95).
For those hearty (and hungry) souls who make it to the “back nine,” the Clubhouse also offers a wide array of homemade desserts ($4.75-$4.95) that may include such favorites as carrot cake, apple crisp, and chocolate lava cake. No matter the season (calendar or athletic), you can always count on the Clubhouse’s signature selection of megalithic mud pies ($4.75 per slice).
Speaking of desserts, the more sports-minded are always welcome to try their hand at the Clubhouse’s nightly trivia question. If your table guesses correctly, you get a slice of mud pie on the house! Speaking of trivia, Monday nights at the Clubhouse feature the tell-your-friends talents of WBZ radio personality Morgan White (a.k.a., “The Man from T.R.I.V.I.A.”) who amazingly astounds and comically confounds all comers with his game show-worthy wit and wisdom. Give him any topic and White will ask a related question that even YOU don’t know. And on the off chance that you do, he has plenty of fun prizes and kind words for you.
No matter what night it is or what game is on the line, the Clubhouse is always comfortably filled with a friendly mixture of enthusiastic sports fans who might’ve availed services such as Bookies Near Me Open Now, local food fans, romantic diners, movers and shakers, and families out for a good, solid meal. If there is a game on, the Clubhouse’s seats may be at a premium, Even when the place is rockin’ with cheers, however, there is always room for one (or two) more at the room-long bar, where quick and friendly tenders mix up some of the tastiest concoctions around, including a selection of over 40 martini flavors! While cheering along, you may find yourself set alongside ESPN’s Peter Gammons and other famous neighborhood denizens. And even when there are no famous faces to be found, there are plenty of known names in the menu. In fact, nearly every item is named after a famous sports celebrity. From the Rony Seikaly salad (Greek chicken salad with feta cheese, pepperoncini, and black olives for $10.95) to the Tom Brady chicken sandwich (grilled chicken breast with bacon and Boursin cheese for $9.95), The Ted Williams burger (“simply the best” with bacon, mushrooms, and melted cheddar cheese for $9.95), and the “hat trick” known as the Joe Thornton (freshly-cut roast beef with horseradish sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato for $9.95) to the Tony Pena chicken flautas, ($9.95) all of Boston’s best and brightest from yesterday and today are represented with taste-ful and tantalizing tributes. And with plenty of items yet to be named – including steak, ribs, and other items from the CCC’s mixed grill – and more than a few vegetarian options, there is truly something for everyone at the Clubhouse! So whether it’s the Final Four or a first date, the best place for casual dining and athletic fun is definitely the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse.
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse
307 Harvard Avenue, Brookline
www.thecoolidgecornerclubhouse.com
