At this point, I assume if there’s an unused area of sidewalk that’s got at least 50 sq ft, it’s going to be a beer garden in Boston.

Current recs are as follows:

• Trillium, when it opens, will always be crazy on weeknights post-work.
• Castle Island is foot-for-foot likely the biggest in the Underground; anticipate a spillover crowd from SoWa on Sundays.
• If you’re going to the Patios for Wachusett…go on Wednesday’s to enjoy some puppies, too.
• Lamplighter’s footprint in the Sunday flea market at Central Square is pretty small, but the beer is some of the best around.
• Downeast has cider.