How to have fun around SOMA
You could call Chris Lynch of Cypher Genetics a Rick Owens of contemporary cannabis genetics. When he releases a new strain, the hypebeasts of cultivars line up, and the seeds sell out. This all goes down on April 14 at Meadow HQ, a weed start-up that provides point-of-sale tech to dispensaries to keep them compliant and efficient. Whether you get there early or stay late, you can enjoy the encompassing SoMa neighborhood.
Situated right off the downtown arteries of Market and Mission streets, SoMa is packed with museums, professional sports venues, and trendy food spots, perfectly mixing old school SF institutions with new generation trends.
Eats:
Californios—This isn’t your typical late night burrito spot. Make a reservation at this high-end, double Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant if Day 2 of Weed Week overlaps with a special occasion.
Bellota—This restaurant serves refined Spanish cuisine and boasts one of the most gorgeous dining spaces in SF. One bite of the paella, and you’ll be transported out of SF and into the sunkissed regions of coastal Spain.
The Bird—If the first two restaurants seemed a bit much, lower those brows but keep up the taste expectations for this one. The Bird serves up some of the best fried chicken sandwiches on the West Coast.
Drinks:
Cellar Maker Brewing Co—Keeping with Cypher Genetics’ in-house approach, this brewery offers a long list of hazy IPAs brewed onsite. A nightcap of cold glass and good vibes.
The Tempest—A game you want to catch? This no-frills sports bar is the place to do so. Enjoy quality bar fare and drink under a choir of HD screens.
Persona—Want to match the nuanced and complex layers of Cypher Genetics’ weed with a drink? Stop by this cocktail bar for drinks that’ll have you savoring every sip.
Sights:
SF Modern Museum Of Art MOMA—Modern art becomes a lot easier to understand when you’ve got a cannabis companion. The SF MOMA hosts one of the biggest and boldest art collections in the country displayed on six floors.
Yerba Buena Gardens—Enjoy your green in this heavenly intersection of public artwork, playgrounds, science exhibits, and even a carousel!
Museum of the African Diaspora—This museum displays artwork exclusively by artists of the African diaspora, one of only a few museums of its kind in the US.
Oasis nightclub—At Oasis, you can quench your thirst for theatricality with a rotation of bawdy and endlessly entertaining drag performances, all night long.
Shopping:
The Vapor Room—The Vapor Room’s sets itself apart as a dispensary with elevated selection, service, and a stylish space. Pop into this dispensary to see for yourself, and get a Weed Week sponsor discount.
The Green Arcade—Don’t rush to change your dollars to quarters just yet. This is actually a bookstore, but has some of the coolest literary finds in the city.
San Francisco Centre—San Francisco isn’t for everyone, and we like it that way. But if you need a palate cleanser, you can experience some decent dose of normalcy in this good ol’ fashioned American mall. Shoes, shirts, and Cinnabons await!
Getting to and from there:
MUNI:
Get off at either the Powell or Montgomery station stops along Market Street and head south. After all SoMa means South of Market. The 14 bus line also runs along the parallel Mission Street.
BART:
Same applies for the BART, get off and Powell or Montgomery stations, and you’ll be a joint’s flick from SoMa.
Car/Taxi/Rideshare:
If Public Transit isn’t your bet, try catching an Uber/Lyft. This is downtown, so parking is as scarce as an honest politician.