Eric is the kind of guy who can have fun just about anywhere, especially in places like Potrero Hill and Dogpatch, where there’s no shortage of options. No matter who he’s with, he can find all kinds of things to do during a night out in the neighborhood.  
   
       
       
       
  Eric and his girlfriend, Rene, opt for cocktails and a tasty Thai meal at Lingba (18th and Connecticut), where they’re also treated to a DJ spinning non-hits from the ‘80s. Eric and Rene, continued ...
       
       
  Eric meets his friend Ted for a quick, after-work beer at Il Pirata, where they start the night off with the first of many dirty jokes and meaningless toasts. Eric and Ted, continued ...
       
... Photos by Ben Kasman ...