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Favorite Spots!

1. Morucci's Deli

8.7
1218 Boulevard Way (at Flora Ave), Walnut Creek, CA
Sandwich Spot · 71 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: #15 on a wheat roll but add turkey! It's unbelievable! Best sandwich spot in the Bay Area hands down!!!

House of Sake is one of Favorite Spots!.

2. House of Sake

7.8
313 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Walnut Creek · 24 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: My fave place since I was 17 and started eating sushi. The godzilla roll is to die for and I love the black and white roll. Unagi is a must and seaweed salad!

Pinky's Pizza is one of Favorite Spots!.

3. Pinky's Pizza

8.2
2085 N Broadway (Ygnacio Valley Rd), Walnut Creek, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Walnut Creek · 7 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: So happy Pinky's came back. My favorite pizza spot around (unless you want Chicago Style Pizza then I have another recommendation) - I always get the vegetarian and a pitcher of bud light!

Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon is one of Favorite Spots!.

4. Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon

6.9
100 Coggins Drive (at Buskirk Ave.), Pleasant Hill, CA
Event Space · 26 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Juicy beef! Best thing ever!

Legion of Honor is one of Favorite Spots!.

5. Legion of Honor

9.3
100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · 114 tips and reviews

6. Kincaid's

1 Franklin St (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Jack London Square · 32 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Yum! It also has great views and Lavender Cosmos!

The Second City is one of Favorite Spots!.

7. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The world famous Second City, launched the careers of numerous SNL alumni, such improv greats as John Belushi, Bill Murray, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey.

360 CHICAGO is one of Favorite Spots!.

8. 360 CHICAGO

8.9
875 N Michigan Ave Fl 94 (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Streeterville · 167 tips and reviews
Don & Charlie's is one of Favorite Spots!.

9. Don & Charlie's

7501 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 40 tips and reviews
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is one of Favorite Spots!.

10. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

7.9
7000 Coliseum Way (btwn 66th Ave & Hegenberger Rd), Oakland, CA
Baseball Stadium · Central East Oakland · 269 tips and reviews

11. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

8.9
7555 N Pima Rd (btwn Indian Bend & Via de Ventura), Scottsdale, AZ
Baseball Stadium · 83 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Beautiful stadium. Best in the Cactus League & probably all of spring training! Good food, beer and the DBacks are always fun to watch!

Belvedere's American Grill is one of Favorite Spots!.

12. Belvedere's American Grill

6.5
320 N 44th St (DoubleTree Suites by Hilton), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Phoenix Gateway · 7 tips and reviews
Brickhouse Brews is one of Favorite Spots!.

13. Brickhouse Brews

7.6
140 Main St, Jackson, CA
Beer Bar · 5 tips and reviews

14. Out Of The Cave

7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Food Truck · Central East Oakland · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: ONLY truck I go to at the ballgame & I ❤Diablo Chicken & Tri-Tip, just had carnitas - delicious! They also have chicken curry, kahula pig & pollonitas(carnitas but w/chicken breast)!

15. Rosebud's Cafe

7.9
26 Main St, Jackson, CA
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: LOVE!!!! I wanted to try everything on the menu. I cant remember the name of what I got but my friend had the breakfast burrito and it look amazeballs! Great place if u are ever in Jackson!

16. Stanley's Steakhouse at The National Hotel

7.3
2 Water St (at Main St), Jackson, CA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Loved the Valentine's Day Menu! Good wine selection and service! A little expensive on holidays bit well worth it!!!

Oakland A's Team Store is one of Favorite Spots!.

17. Oakland A's Team Store

7000 Coliseum Way (Oakland Coliseum), Oakland, CA
Sporting Goods Retail · Central East Oakland · No tips or reviews

18. Championship Plaza Food Trucks

8.2
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Street Food Gathering · Central East Oakland · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: I want to try Curveball Sliders but my fave is Out of the Cave! The food's delish & hella healthy compared to hot dogs & nachos! Dont be fooled that the signs that say vegan, theres many diff meats!👍

Shibe Park Tavern is one of Favorite Spots!.

19. Shibe Park Tavern

6.5
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Pub · 10 tips and reviews

20. The Treehouse

8.2
7000 Coliseum Way (Sections 235-239), Oakland, CA
Sports Bar · Central East Oakland · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Very cool!

21. Kauffman Stadium

9.2
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO
Baseball Stadium · 221 tips and reviews

MLBMLB: Check-in at Kauffman Stadium using MLB.com At the Ballpark during the Home Run Derby or All-Star Game & you’d be entered to win an authentic jersey or official game ball. Rules: MLB.com/checkinrules Read more.

Footprint Center is one of Favorite Spots!.

22. Footprint Center

8.7
201 E Jefferson St (btwn S 1st & S 3rd Sts), Phoenix, AZ
Basketball Stadium · Copper Square · 129 tips and reviews
Los Panchos is one of Favorite Spots!.

23. Los Panchos

5872 Pacheco Blvd, Concord, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Spoontonic Lounge is one of Favorite Spots!.

24. Spoontonic Lounge

7.6
2580 N Main St Ste A (at 3rd Ave), Walnut Creek, CA
Lounge · 29 tips and reviews

25. Wence's Restaurant

8.0
1922 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Sander C.Sander Crowell: Grilled artichoke is the best I've ever had but dont forget the cookie skillet mmmm! Mrs fields would be jealous

Mr. Lucky's is one of Favorite Spots!.

26. Mr. Lucky's

6.1
1527 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown Walnut Creek · 10 tips and reviews
The Drake Hotel is one of Favorite Spots!.

27. The Drake Hotel

8.8
140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Gold Coast · 90 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Favorite Spots!.

28. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews
Navy Pier is one of Favorite Spots!.

29. Navy Pier

8.7
600 E Grand Ave (at Streeter Dr), Chicago, IL
Pier · Streeterville · 370 tips and reviews
Downtown Oakland is one of Favorite Spots!.

30. Downtown Oakland

Oakland, CA
Neighborhood · 9 tips and reviews
Arizona is one of Favorite Spots!.

31. Arizona

State · 32 tips and reviews
Jen & Keary's Pioneer House! is one of Favorite Spots!.

32. Jen & Keary's Pioneer House!

Pioneer, CA
Home (private) · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: The view is GreAt!!

33. Red Corral Market

Hwy 88, Pioneer, CA
Convenience Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Beer (of course!) & you'd be surprised but the fried chicken is the sh*t!

34. Mr. Beefy's Premium Burgers

22536 Hwy 88 (at Red Corral Rd), Pioneer, CA
Burger Joint · 5 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: The garden burger is surprisingly bomb! Garlic fries are great too!

35. star pizza

California
Pizzeria · 1 tip

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: They have one heck of a delicious vegetarian pizza! I love it!

36. Mr. Porky's Pizza

26669 Tiger Creek Rd (Hwy 88 at Tiger Creek), Pioneer, CA
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Went inside for the first time! Perfect, cute little place with a good salad bar and of course I cannot say enough about the Skinny Pig Pizza ... soooooooo good!!!!

Ridge Road Garden Center is one of Favorite Spots!.

37. Ridge Road Garden Center

18815 Ridge Rd, Pine Grove, CA
Flower Store · 1 tip

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Amazing selection, beautiful latout and friendly laid back but helpful staff!

13 Corners Metal Artworks is one of Favorite Spots!.

38. 13 Corners Metal Artworks

Williams Rd (at Hwy 26), Pioneer, CA
Miscellaneous Store · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Specializing in metal art - mainly home & garden decor, we use a variety of materials & take custom orders! Call for orders or find our work at your local farmers market, boutique or craft show!

Tiger Creek is one of Favorite Spots!.

39. Tiger Creek

Tiger Creek Rd (Hwy 88), Pioneer, CA
River · 1 tip

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: A beautiful place to spend the day with friends & beer. Bring mosquito repellent if you are there around sunset. Got eaten alive! lol

40. Pi Pi Valley

Hwy 88, Pioneer, CA
Forest · No tips or reviews

41. Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort

7.2
12222 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA
Casino · 25 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Really fun but I'm bad luck when it comes to gambling. Only downfall = no alcohol!! LOL

Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge is one of Favorite Spots!.

42. Lone Wolf Restaurant & Lounge

12222 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA
Steakhouse · 4 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Delicious 5th Anniversary Dinner! Highly recommend!

43. Moke Hill Market

8085 Highway 26, San Andreas, CA
Market · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Best Grocery Store EVER & DELICIOUS DELI! I was like a kid in a candy store! The employees were super nice and hella helpful too! 👍👍❤

44. In-N-Out Burger

8.0
4550 Delta Gateway Blvd #B (at Century Blvd), Pittsburg, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Quick service & the usual delicious In-N-Out food! Delicious!!

45. Trina's Nail Salon

4669 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA
Nail Salon · No tips or reviews
Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is one of Favorite Spots!.

46. Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

8.9
1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 4 tips and reviews

47. Whole Foods Market

8.6
2941 Ygnacio Valley Rd (at Oak Grove Rd), Walnut Creek, CA
Grocery Store · Northgate · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Love the hot meals!

48. Trader Joe's

9.2
785 Oak Grove Rd (at Treat Blvd), Concord, CA
Grocery Store · 17 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: What csn I say? Trader Joes is the best!!

49. Rents' House

Walnut Creek, CA
Home (private) · Northgate · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Hanging with Shers and Mal! :-)

50. In-N-Out Burger

9.1
570 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Everything is delicious as always but the drive thru here can take a seriously LONG time. Go inside!!

51. Subway

301 Sun Valley Mall Ste B201A (at Sun Valley Mall), Concord, CA
Sandwich Spot · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Turkey or chicken with honey mustard on honey oat bread. Usually I add ALL the veggies.

Iron Horse Trail is one of Favorite Spots!.

52. Iron Horse Trail

7.7
Bancroft Ln, Walnut Creek, CA
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

53. A Sweet Affair Bakery

7.6
1815 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste F, Walnut Creek, CA
Bakery · 34 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Awesome cupcakes for my birthday and Ive always loved their sandwiches esp. the chicken salad!

Thai Osha is one of Favorite Spots!.

54. Thai Osha

1968 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA
Thai Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

55. Three Brothers From China

2001 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Great food! I love chow mein so thats great but the dishes w/eggplant are awesome ... oh and definitely the soups!! I recommend pick instead of delivery! You get a discount!

56. Sweet Tomatoes

40-A Crescent Drive (at Downtown Pleasant Hill), Pleasant Hill, CA
Buffet · 27 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Of course the salad bar is the highlight for me!!

57. Subway

6.1
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
Sandwich Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Turkey or roasted chicken on honey oat bread!

58. Iron Horse Trail

8.4
Walden Park (Contra Costa Trail), Walnut Creek, CA
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Easy trail but you can still get a good workout and clear your head! Its dog and bike friendly trail as well!

Black Angus Steakhouse is one of Favorite Spots!.

59. Black Angus Steakhouse

3195 N. Main Street, (at Oak Park), Pleasant Hill, CA
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews
Walden Park is one of Favorite Spots!.

60. Walden Park

7.3
2698 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek, CA
Park · 5 tips and reviews

61. Kinder's Meats Deli BBQ

7.5
2227 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA
BBQ Joint · 12 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Their signature tri-tip sandwich with extra spicy bbq sauce .. perfection!

62. Fuddruckers

1940 N Main St (at Arroyo Way), Walnut Creek, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Walnut Creek · 14 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Get the Bison. Its amazing!

Stadium Pub Bar & Grill is one of Favorite Spots!.

63. Stadium Pub Bar & Grill

6.5
1420 Lincoln Ave (at N Main St), Walnut Creek, CA
Sports Bar · Downtown Walnut Creek · 42 tips and reviews
Katy's Kreek is one of Favorite Spots!.

64. Katy's Kreek

7.8
1680 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Walnut Creek · 27 tips and reviews
Walnut Creek Yacht Club is one of Favorite Spots!.

65. Walnut Creek Yacht Club

8.1
1555 Bonanza St (at Locust), Walnut Creek, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Walnut Creek · 31 tips and reviews
Tiki Tom's is one of Favorite Spots!.

66. Tiki Tom's

7.1
1535 Olympic Blvd (btwn Locust & S Main St), Walnut Creek, CA
Lounge · Downtown Walnut Creek · 13 tips and reviews

67. Oakland Zoo

8.6
9777 Golf Links Rd (at Mountain Blvd), Oakland, CA
Zoo · Grass Valley, Oakland, CA · 64 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Love the crocodiles in the kids area!! Kinda scary for the kids section but cool as hell! LOL!

Diving Dog Brewhouse is one of Favorite Spots!.

68. Diving Dog Brewhouse

1802 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Brewery · Oaksterdam · 24 tips and reviews
Jack London Square is one of Favorite Spots!.

69. Jack London Square

9.4
472 Water Street, Oakland, CA
Plaza · Jack London Square · 59 tips and reviews
North Beach is one of Favorite Spots!.

70. North Beach

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Great American Music Hall is one of Favorite Spots!.

71. Great American Music Hall

9.0
859 Ofarrell St (btwn Polk St & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Tenderloin · 83 tips and reviews

72. Naked Fish

2084 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Marina District · 44 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: The naked fish roll was great!

The Fillmore is one of Favorite Spots!.

73. The Fillmore

9.4
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 124 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Park is one of Favorite Spots!.

74. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews
California is one of Favorite Spots!.

75. California

State · 85 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: The view from my house is the absolute best! Great seafood at Jack London Square & the best baseball team ever: The Oakland Athletics!!💚⚾💛

Dodger Stadium is one of Favorite Spots!.

76. Dodger Stadium

9.2
1000 Vin Scully Ave (at Stadium Way), Los Angeles, CA
Baseball Stadium · Chavez Ravine · 581 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Great baseball atmosphere. Loved that its an older more classic park .. Dodger dog was yummy & so were the garlic fries. Beer was expensive but they had a TON of variety which was really nice! 😊

Petco Park is one of Favorite Spots!.

77. Petco Park

9.3
100 Park Blvd (at Tony Gwynn Dr), San Diego, CA
Baseball Stadium · East Village · 260 tips and reviews

78. DoubleTree by Hilton

6.0
320 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ
Hotel · Phoenix Gateway · 20 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: EVERYTHING IS AMAZING HERE! ESPECIALLY THE STAFF AT THE RESTAURANT AND BAR! (ask for a "Cyndi Cosmo" - you will not be disappointed! Been drinking them since I turned 21 and Im now 35!)

79. Zinc Brasserie

6.1
Terminal 4, Concourse C (PHX Airport), Phoenix, AZ
French Restaurant · Sky Harbor · 32 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: I just had some champagne but loved it!

80. Guaranteed Rate Field

8.6
333 W 35th St (at Wentworth Ave), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · 300 tips and reviews

MLBMLB: Want to feel like Carlton Fisk for an afternoon? Before you enter the park, step up to the plate in the parking lot outside of U.S. Cellular where the home plate from Comiskey Park was located. Read more.

81. Todos Santos Plaza

8.4
2151 Salvio St (at Willow Pass Rd), Concord, CA
Plaza · Downtown Concord · 23 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Great farmer's market! I used to live in an apt right above the House of Bagels and the restaurants around are awesome! For sushi try Happy Roll!

City of Chicago is one of Favorite Spots!.

82. City of Chicago

Illinois
City · 161 tips and reviews

83. Oakland Arena

8.3
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Basketball Stadium · Central East Oakland · 195 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Best place to watch basketball ever ... call it ROARACLE! :-)

Pine Grove Pizza is one of Favorite Spots!.

84. Pine Grove Pizza

19724 CA-88, Pine Grove, CA
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews
Fire + Ice is one of Favorite Spots!.

85. Fire + Ice

7.3
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Hohokam Stadium is one of Favorite Spots!.

86. Hohokam Stadium

8.4
1235 N Center St, Mesa, AZ
Baseball Stadium · 31 tips and reviews

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: With Rollie Fingers at the new spring training home of the Oakland A's (it's um, decent, when compared to the amazing Phoenix Muni) But Rollie was a nice as he always has been! Spring Training 2015!!