Marin Eats: Mexican Ceviche, Margaritas, & Pork Belly Tacos
New seasonal eating menus for traditional and approachable Mexican cuisine that adheres to the Bay Area's “eat local” mantra have popped up in Marin—making ample room at the table for a tequila bar for...
View ArticleWhat Beer Would You Pair With Your Neighborhood?
It’s no great surprise that San Francisco is a beer-obsessed town. We’re a city of diverse tastes and inclinations. Beer, with its wide range of flavors, styles, and pairing potential, is a drink that...
View ArticleThe Niteys 2014: Get Your Tickets for the Red Carpet
7x7 is proud to sponsor The Niteys, a community event celebrating excellence in production, content and customer experience in San Francisco's booming, multi-million dollar nightlife industry.Last...
View ArticleSatisfy Your Primitive Urges With a Fireside Dinner at TBD
Classical mythology and modern evolutionary theory both gazed into the flames of the cook fire and found there the same thing: the origins of our humanity.” So says Michael Pollan in his latest book,...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Smoked Potatoes From Bar Tartine
Meat is not complete without taters. But Nicolaus Balla and Courtney Burns’ smoked potatoes at Bar Tartine? They can hold their own. The co-chefs (and couple) layered the earthy flavors on thick. “We...
View Article10 Ways to Laugh Your Ass Off
We may all be suffering from an SF Sketchfest hangover, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to feed your comedy addiction throughout this fine month of February. Dwayne PerkinsHe's made numerous...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Five Places to Sip This Week
1) Speakeasy Brewmasters Hold Court at MKT RestaurantWe’ve reached the halfway point of SF Beer Week, and MKT Restaurant – Bar is ready to celebrate. They’ve invited the brilliant brewmasters of...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: SF Historian and Author Art Peterson
Our city is chock-full of interesting people and wild personalities. Overwhelmed by the coolness? Every week we'll pick one standout local we'd love to be friends with to answer seven essential...
View ArticleHot 20 Julia Mancuso Makes Olympic History
We had a feeling Julia Mancuso was going to go big in Sochi: The Speed Demon graced the pages of 7x7 as a member of the Hot 20 in October. But forget hot—this girl is on fire.She made history on Monday...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: A Southern Whiskey Dinner, a Booze and Brew Brawl, and More!
Thursday, February 13Join Speakeasy for a classic evening filled with good friends, plenty of hearty food, and a premium open bar. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and includes baby back ribs, Southern...
View ArticleB.A.R.F.: A Q&A with the Founders of the 1st Annual Bay Area Record Fair
San Francisco's music scene is constantly evolving. Luckily, Pro Fans' Gregory Hill and Father/Daughter Records co-founder Jessi Frick are keeping San Francisco in-the-know. This Saturday, they'll be...
View Article10 Romantic Wineries for a Weekend in Wine Country
If you're still looking for a quick way to woo your date this weekend, surprise your sweetie with a one-a-kind experience at one of these intimate wineries. 1. ENOTECA, SIGNORELLO ESTATE Explore the...
View ArticleFour Local Athletes to Watch in the Olympics
California sent more athletes to Sochi than any other state, and there are a fair number of Northern Cali Olympians to keep your eyes on. Southern California native Shaun White may have bombed in the...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Queen of Hearts
Sometimes it's okay to wear your heart on your sleeve. In fashion, hearts are to be treated very carefully. One heart too many could leave you looking tacky rather than youthful. That said, we love...
View ArticleFour New Cafés and Coffee Spots
Ready to get your caffeine on? Here are four new places around town, from small indie spots to the bigger boys.Espressamente illyThe Castro is home to the second Espressamente illy in the city,...
View ArticleWine of the Week: A Funky Little Pinot Gris
On the rocky slopes of Sonoma Mountain, nestled between Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Chardonnay, are a few precious rows of Pinot Gris. The Richard Dinner vineyard is best known as the source of Paul Hobbs...
View ArticleThe Legendary Tosca Cafe Gets a Spit Shine
Timeworn spaces don’t always take well to renovation, and San Franciscans don’t always adapt well to change. But in the case of North Beach’s nearly century-old Tosca Cafe, a little care and fresh...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: Kennedy's Irish Pub
Weekends are for amateurs. Weeknights are for pros. That's why each week Stuart Schuffman will be exploring a different San Francisco bar, giving you the lowdown on how and where to do your weeknight...
View ArticleThe Bon-Bon Brazilians Moan For
If you want to see a Brazilian’s “O” face, just whisper the word, “brigadeiro.”Brigadeiros are basically bon-bons made from chocolate and condensed milk, but despite their humble ingredients,...
View ArticleFive Vegetable Dishes That Aren't That Good For You, But Are Oh So Tasty
For those of us hardcore omnivores, the art of creating truly crave-worthy vegetable dishes tends to involve something fried, and usually involves cheese. I, for one, would make a really fat vegan,...
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