'Skybridge On Stevenson' Festival Brings Hope Of Recovery To San Francisco SoMa Neighborhood

CBS San Francisco

September 16, 2022

The Skybridge on Stevenson outdoor festival returned Thursday night to San Francisco's SoMa as a series of evening block parties to encourage more people to visit the Stevenson and 6th Steet neighborhood, an area that has tried to fight the perception of being unsafe and dirty for years.

"We're trying to make people feel comfortable to come to this part of town and enjoy themselves like they would any other part of town," said Gianluca Legrottaglie, the owner of Montesacro. "Events like this are only going to bring more beautification and safety to the neighborhood."

He opened the restaurant in 2015 and says the situation has improved over the years. He was able to survive the pandemic, which inspired the event in 2020. Taking place outdoors, it was a way to have people gather safely from a distance and enjoy live music. As an anchor business on Stevenson, he sees many customers come in to dine on Thursday nights for the festival.

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