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Al’s Liked Places
City Beer Store is one of Al’s Liked Places.

1. City Beer Store

1168 Folsom St (btwn 8th & Rausch), San Francisco, CA
Beer Store · SoMa · 113 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: This place is a beer geek's Mecca. Have a beer on draft and then stock up unique brews for home. Tell one of the bartenders a style you like and ask for recommendations. You won't regret it. I promise

Cellarmaker Brewing Company is one of Al’s Liked Places.

2. Cellarmaker Brewing Company

1150 Howard St (btwn 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · SoMa · 104 tips and reviews
Mikkeller Bar SF is one of Al’s Liked Places.

3. Mikkeller Bar SF

34 Mason St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 391 tips and reviews
Tropisueño is one of Al’s Liked Places.

4. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 397 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Flautas, flautas, flautas. (Free chips and salsa.) Get the flautas.

San Francisco Marriott Marquis is one of Al’s Liked Places.

5. San Francisco Marriott Marquis

7.7
780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 179 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of Al’s Liked Places.

6. sweetgreen

8.2
372 Congress St (Stillings St), Boston, MA
Salad Restaurant · Seaport District · 20 tips and reviews
Charles River Bike Path is one of Al’s Liked Places.

7. Charles River Bike Path

8.6
Charles River Bike Path, Boston, MA
Hiking Trail · Prudential - St. Botolph · 18 tips and reviews
Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar is one of Al’s Liked Places.

8. Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

7.9
388 Moody St (at Cushing St), Waltham, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South Side · 41 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: If Sangria's not your thing, try the Alhambra Lager beer. Tasty, drinkable brew that goes great with the tapas.

Cambridge Common is one of Al’s Liked Places.

9. Cambridge Common

8.7
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 120 tips and reviews
Jack's Abby is one of Al’s Liked Places.

10. Jack's Abby

9.3
100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA
Brewery · 69 tips and reviews
Fenway Victory Gardens is one of Al’s Liked Places.

11. Fenway Victory Gardens

8.3
Boylston St (Park Dr), Boston, MA
Garden · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 15 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Best time to visit the Victory Gardens is the start of spring, as everything is blooming and coming back to life. It only lasts a couple of weeks, at most, but it's a special time.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall is one of Al’s Liked Places.

12. Commonwealth Avenue Mall

9.2
Commonwealth Ave. (btwn Arlington St. & Mass Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 26 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: The end of the Mall nearest Kenmore Sq is often empty in the morning, and it's a great place to sit with a cup of coffee and a good book to start the day.

Boston Public Garden is one of Al’s Liked Places.

13. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · Beacon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in all of Boston, especially in winter and spring. Check out the Ducklings, the Japanese Lantern, the main bridge and the Good Will Hunting bench.

Ted Williams Statue is one of Al’s Liked Places.

14. Ted Williams Statue

Van Ness St (Ipswich St), Boston, MA
Sculpture Garden · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 2 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Place a hand on the statue and pay your respects to Teddy Ballgame.

Tasty Burger is one of Al’s Liked Places.

15. Tasty Burger

8.8
86 Van Ness St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 233 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Swap out a beef patty for a turkey burger on any of the specialty burgers. I recommend the Kahuna Burger. Yep.

Rod Thai Family Taste is one of Al’s Liked Places.

16. Rod Thai Family Taste

7.7
94 Peterborough St (Fenway Restaurant Row), Boston, MA
Thai Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 26 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Excellent Thai food at reasonable prices. Crispy chicken and egg fried rice is fantastic. Solid vegetarian options as well. Cash only.

Bon Me Fort Point is one of Al’s Liked Places.

17. Bon Me Fort Point

8.3
313 Congress St, Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Seaport District · 18 tips and reviews
Bamboo Thai Restaurant is one of Al’s Liked Places.

18. Bamboo Thai Restaurant

6.7
1616 Commonwealth Ave (at Washington St), Brighton, MA
Thai Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Big Fresh Cafe is one of Al’s Liked Places.

19. Big Fresh Cafe

341 Cochituate Rd (at Caldor Rd.), Framingham, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Bunker Hill Monument is one of Al’s Liked Places.

20. Bunker Hill Monument

8.9
31 Monument Sq, Boston, MA
Monument · Thompson Square - Bunker Hill · 101 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Climb the monument. It can be a bit of a workout, but just take your time and stop when you have to. It's a great experience and the views from the top are awesome.

Brewer's Fork is one of Al’s Liked Places.

21. Brewer's Fork

9.3
7 Moulton St, Charlestown, MA
Gastropub · Charlestown · 36 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Great new craft beer bar in a 'hood that really needs one. Margherita pizza is simple and very well done. Eat one with a Trillium brew. Fort Point Pale Ale if they have it. Yep.

Zaftigs Delicatessen is one of Al’s Liked Places.

22. Zaftigs Delicatessen

8.5
1298 Worcester St (RT 9), Natick, MA
Deli · 55 tips and reviews
Bagels & Schmear is one of Al’s Liked Places.

23. Bagels & Schmear

8.5
114 E 28th St (btwn Lexington & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Rose Hill · 75 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Al’s Liked Places.

24. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.0
54 W 40th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 148 tips and reviews
Flour Bakery & Cafe is one of Al’s Liked Places.

25. Flour Bakery & Cafe

9.0
12 Farnsworth St Fl 1 (at Congress St), Boston, MA
Bakery · Seaport District · 185 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Literally everything they make here is worth trying. Brioche au chocolate is a real standout though. Everything is delicious...but nothing is cheap. This is one pricey bakery.

Ace Hotel New York is one of Al’s Liked Places.

26. Ace Hotel New York

8.8
20 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 402 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Al’s Liked Places.

27. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

8.9
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 678 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Line gets quite long here but it moves quick and the baristas are fairly efficient. Great espresso drinks. Grab one and go chill in the Ace lobby, if you can find a seat.

Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Herald Square is one of Al’s Liked Places.

28. Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Herald Square

7.8
8 Herald Square, 71 W 35th Street (Herald Square), New York, NY
Hotel · Koreatown · 20 tips and reviews
The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of Al’s Liked Places.

29. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews