"A Manhattan might not be a typical Thai food pairing, but the inventive bar staff at this Brookline restaurant usually mix some subtle nods to traditional flavors — think Thai tea-infused booze, Thai spice bitters, or Thai hot sauce — into their cocktails. A complex, slightly sweet bourbon like Angel’s Envy should balance nicely with the layered flavors of Thai dishes — like a duck meat larb or a pomelo salad with crispy shallots, cashews, and fried shrimp." - Molly McDonough