SoMa
San Francisco Mid-Market SoMa
Planning Commission to consider long-delayed plans for 1145 Mission development
The San Francisco Planning Commission tomorrow will consider a proposal to construct a new five-story housing development to fill a lot on Mission Street that has been vacant for nearly two decades. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Torraku Ramen readies new location on Folsom Street in SoMa
Former food truck Torraku Ramen, which opened its first brick-and-mortar spot in the Design District three years ago, is expanding with a new location in SoMa, just south of Yerba Buena at 921 Folsom Street. Read More
San Francisco SoMa Union Square
Westfield Centre’s cineplex Century Theatre set to reopen Friday
One San Francisco cineplex will reopen this weekend for the true movie theater experience, but with no concessions, small crowds, and of course masks required. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Undiscovered SF’s Sunday Street Markets Carry on in SoMa with COVID-19 safety protocols
Undiscovered SF's Sunday street markets continue to offer a COVID-19-safe weekend outdoor shopping experience in SF's SOMA Filipino cultural district, supporting small local businesses. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa gets two new transit-only lanes to speed up service on the 19-Polk
The SFMTA is installing temporary "emergency" transit lanes on Seventh and Eighth Streets in SoMa this week and next, in an effort to speed up service on the popular 19-Polk bus line. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SF Eagle building listed for sale, prompting fears about future
A "for sale" sign on the Eagle is causing alarm about the potential future of the bar, a cornerstone of SF's gay leather scene. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
38-year-old SoMa mainstay Don Ramon's faces foreclosure, after illegal tenants damage building
The Mexican eatery took out a $5 million loan to cover damage caused by wayward tenants, but the pandemic has made repayment impossible. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley Mid-Market SoMa
SFMOMA, Asian Art Museum set reopening dates; other city-center museums to follow
Admission to both museums will be free for their first two weeks of resumed operation. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Folsom Street Fair's celebration of 'sexual liberation' to move online
With September's planned event a no-go, organizers are shifting to a digital offering that promotes musicians, vendors and SoMa nightlife. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
SoMa to get weekly Sunday Streets closure through October
SoMa, which has been entirely left out of the citywide push for car-free streets, will finally get its first street closure. Read More
San Francisco Embarcadero Mission Bay Noe Valley SoMa
SF Eats: Lightbox Café opens in SoMa; Douglas closes in Noe Valley; Happy Lemon makes SF debut
A new cafe opens in SoMa, a Noe Valley market says farewell for now, and a global bubble tea chain opens two San Francisco locations. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
1 dead, 1 in custody after daylight shooting outside Metreon
A manhunt ensued after the suspect fled into the adjacent parking garage. Read More
San Francisco Castro Mid-Market SoMa
Despite recent closures, Bay Area's gay sex clubs see cause for hope [NSFW]
The Bay Area recently lost two veteran sex clubs to COVID-19. But others say they're confident they can survive it — and that a new law may grow their ranks. Read More
San Francisco North Beach Outer Richmond Polk SoMa
Neighborhood volunteers deliver food for free, helping restaurants sidestep high fees
Third-party delivery services take a big bite out of revenue for struggling restaurants — a "predatory economy" that volunteers are fighting by delivering the food themselves. Read More
San Francisco Lower Haight Mission Potrero Hill SoMa
SF Eats: Lost Resort debuts in the Mission, CatHead's BBQ closes for good, Toronado reopens, more
A new nautical-themed restaurant opens in the Mission, a coffee and pastry-focused cafe debuts soon in Potrero Hill, a barbecue joint closes for good in SoMa, and a popular beer bar reopens with plans Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Japanese retailer Muji permanently closes all Bay Area stores
Known for its minimalist fashion and home goods, the Japanese retailer has pulled out of its stores in SoMa, San Jose and Palo Alto. Read More
San Francisco Marina Mission SoMa Tenderloin
SF Eats: SoMa gets Italian grocery with meal kits; Whitechapel adds outdoor beer garden; more
Plus, Nopalito is now selling tacos out of Bi-Rite Creamery's soft-serve window. Read More
San Francisco Castro Financial District Polk Russian Hill SoMa
SF restaurants adapt to outdoor seating — and customer policing
Outdoor seating has been a lifeline for restaurants that didn't previously have it. But keeping customers in line hasn't been easy. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Landmark SoMa sex club Blow Buddies to close permanently after 32 years
"The club was created in response to one virus and done in by another," its owners write. Read More
San Francisco Lower Nob Hill Mission SoMa Union Square
SF Eats: 48-year-old Jeanne d'Arc Restaurant closes; Samovar Tea to 'hibernate' its locations; more
Plus, a nearly 30-year-old Thai eatery is no more. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Muni bus driver strikes 35-year-old pedestrian, now in critical condition
The collision occurred around 9 a.m. this morning, and the pedestrian remains in life-threatening condition. Read More
San Francisco SoMa
Gene Friend Rec Center plans to double in size, but faces financial, logistical headwinds
The new center would provide more space for basketball and community meetings, but funding and temporary relocations are concerns. Read More
San Francisco Hayes Valley Outer Sunset SoMa
SF Eats: Beachside Coffee Bar & Kitchen shutters; SoMa gets new healthy fast-food spot; more
Plus, Dominique Crenn is putting one of her restaurants on hiatus to help feed the hungry. Read More
San Francisco Divisadero Mission SoMa
Why these SF retailers won’t reopen yet, despite loosening restrictions
Small business owners say they're eager to re-open, but a wide variety of challenges remain before retail can return to normal. Read More
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Perpetual indulgence: New SoMa Italian eatery to be named for Sister Roma
Owned by her longtime friend Matt Leum, Roma's will offer classic Italian food in an inclusive, queer-friendly space. Read More