Archive for the ‘SOMA’ Category

Anchor & Hope is a seafood restaurant located in  SoMa on Minna and 2nd.  It’s the 3rd SoMa restaurant brought to you by the owners of Salt House and Town Hall.  The brick building that houses Anchor & Hope has a unique history, dating back 100 years as a mechanic’s warehouse.  The ambiance is very […]


Hey @SFBART give him a raise! He greets passengers every morning at the Montgomery St. stop!


Following a Hall of Fame-size career in the NBA, Golden State Warriors legend Nate Thurmond opened Big Nate’s Barbeque in SOMA more than a decade ago, serving up a simple menu of Southern barbecue that hasn’t really changed since then. The meat selection is straightforward: Memphis pork, beef links, beef brisket, chicken, and pork ribs. Side […]


Last night, about 1,200 partiers gathered on the Metreon’s fourth-floor City View terrace to sample food and drink from several San Francisco restaurants and local wineries. The second annual charity event, Dish, was presented by SF Weekly and Park Merced. Partial proceeds benefitted One World Children’s Fund, which supports community-based organizations around the world serving […]


Update: John Birdsall from SF Weekly’s SFoodie blog chimes in on this piece. Hit the jump to see his thoughts! In this new feature series on Hoodscope, I will be taking a look at 7×7′s infamous list, The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die. I’ve been tackling this list for quite […]


Empanadas are a dish made in Spanish and Latin American regions, with many variations coming from all the different countries. They are made with dough and stuffed with all types of fillings, either savory or sweet. At El Porteño in the Island Earth farmers market inside the Metreon, they make Argentine-style empanadas, which are the […]


Da Beef is a hot dog cart that was opened in 2008 by two ladies from Chicago who wanted to bring authentic Chicago style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches to San Francisco. They are located on the corner of 7th St. and Folsom in SOMA, in Oil Can Henry’s parking lot. They offer different […]


I am in no way an art critic, nor do I consider myself an artist. Heck, I’m not even a good restaurant critic but I love to eat and I love to tell people about my experiences. Much in the same way, I love enjoying art and interpreting all the sensory stimulations that come with […]


Happy Hour is that magical time of day when alcohol is discounted and everyone is glad to be off work. Grab a few friends, hit up a few bars, and end the day with a bang. Better yet, let Happy Hour start your evening off right. Here is my guide to having a great Happy […]


Tequila sometimes gets a bad rap, but this is usually from pounding shots of Jose Cuervo and vowing to never drink tequila again. It’s a very complex and flavorful liquour, assuming you are drinking the high quality stuff. Well this Sunday April 19, Joanne Weir will be celebrating the launch of her new book, TEQUILA: A […]


This friday, my good friends from Reignforest Collective are putting on another dope party at 111 Minna. Expect live performances, dope DJ’s, an awesome crowd, and a long line. RSVP on Going and get there early! For this installment of Listening Lounge, we are showcasing a line up that expresses the State of the Art […]


This Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, the 2nd Annual Styling the Modern Man event will be held at the W Hotel.  Whether the man is smooth and sophisticated, or just a little rough around the edges, Styling the Modern Man is the must-attend event for the bolder sex. Styling the Modern Man features one & […]


As I stumble out of another bar after having a few too many drinks, the only thing on my mind is, “Where the fuck am I, and how am I getting home?” The next thing I’m thinking is, “Jesus Christ I am so fucked up!” Once I get that out of my system I immediately […]


21st Amendment is hosting a Tweetup on Monday, April 6th at 4pm to celebrate the launch of their #twitterbrew. Officially called Spring Tweet, this is the beer that the 21st Amendment brewmasters have been developing with public feedback via Twitter. Follow them @21stAmendment (follow me @genejo), and if you’re not on Twitter yet, sucks to […]


Fog City Wrestling is returning for their first show of the season this Saturday March 28th at DNA Lounge. If you like crazy costumes, weird characters, and all around mayhem, then this is the type of event for you. The event is all ages and starts at 2:00pm. Tickets are $15 and a portion of […]



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