CO-OP PLACEMENT: Otherlab (Otherlab.com)
Otherlab is a RnD Firm based in the Mission District in San Francisco, California. I worked on developing the Conformable Natural Gas Tank project. The project is aiming to develop a more conformable option for compressed natural gas to make it more desirable in the car industry. I really enjoyed and was eager to wear many hats in the start-up environment. I did industrial design, prototyping in a full metal and wood workshop, graphic design for their ARPA-E Summit and I even tested tank prototypes in a burst chamber fitted to pressurize up to 15,000 PSI.
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE – Bring home a pound of Giant Steps.
CITY BEER & SHOTWELL’S BAR – Beer is huge is San Francisco. These places don’t have the best atmosphere, but they do have the best selection, at least from what I found. You should stop in and try one of their sour variety ales. Go around 6 or 7 to beat the rush. They both have a dive bar feel to them, but don’t let it fool you.
GOLDEN GATE – Do you have a bike? Bike the Golden Gate, it is fabulous. Stop loads and take in the view. When you get to the other side, bike up through the hills for a few hours. It’s Fantastic. Bring a picnic and go off the trail to watch the sunset over the hills some where.
BERNAL HILL, TWIN PEAKS – These are hills where you can bike/run/walk to the top and see the whole city. I lived on Bernal, it has the best view of the city for sure.
JAPAN TOWN – Honestly you should really just walk the streets for a few days, you find amazing places North of Market street. Stay away from the Tenderloin, its a bit dodgy.
MARKET STREET – Shopping, tourist things.
NAPA VALLEY WINE TASTING – Just go, trust me. Also buy loads of corner store wine. The only rules I had when buying were that it had to be a Pinot Noir and no younger that a 2011 and I was never disappointed.
