A meal at Californios, a Mexican fine dining restaurant in SoMa, is less of a dinner and more of a spectacular production.

For Detroit-style pizza that nails the crust, toppings, and sauce trifecta, head to Joyride Pizza in Yerba Buena Gardens.

For an excellent fried chicken sandwich, head to The Bird in SoMa.

Cafe Okawari in SoMa is our go-to spot when we want an incredible katsu sandwich.

Ananda Fuara is a vegetarian spot in Mid Market with a huge menu and solid brunch.

Powerhouse is one of the wildest and most fun gay bars in SoMa.

The Oasis in SoMa is one of SF’s best drag destinations, with multiple rooms, a stage, and a rooftop.

Lone Star Saloon is a SoMa biker and leather bar with a pool table and great DJs.

The Eagle is a massive leather bar in SoMa.

Pentacle is a queer-owned coffee shop in Soma with a truly fantastic wizard mural.

Head to Sunset Squares in SoMa for excellent pizza.

For excellent Nigerian food, head to Eko Kitchen in SoMa.

Hotbird makes one of our favorite Nashville hot sandwiches in SF.

Hetchy's Hots is a fried chicken sandwich spot in SoMa from the Square Pie Guys.

There isn’t a place in SF that’s more classic for dim sum than Yank Sing in SoMa.

Go to Burma Club after work for great Burmese food without having to leave SoMa.