Pittsburgh and SF Meet for a North Beach Wedding
Chris and Liz wanted a quintessential San Francisco wedding to celebrate the city where they met by chance two years ago. Liz lived in SF for seven years before she decided to drop everything and move...
View ArticleNew Cult Pinot Noir Expected to Sell Out Quickly
Think fresh-picked wild strawberry, pomegranate and raspberry jam layers, combined with the savory flavors of white pepper, iodine, sage, and a hint of briny ocean air. This describes the particularly...
View ArticleFive New Restaurants to Check Out This Month
Looking for somewhere new to eat? We’ve got you covered. Here’s your monthly cheat sheet of five brand-new places that recently opened around town. The CoachmanWhether you are into exploring new...
View ArticleGuide to Big Sur: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Hike
Use the warm and dry weather to your advantage to get outside in Big Sur. It’s hard, but resist the urge to stop in Carmel; do it on the way home. Keep heading south to scenic Big Sur.Glen Oaks Big Sur...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Check, Please
Menswear's well-established love affair with old-school Scottish prints is heating up for spring. This season we're seeing a platoon of plaids in everything from classic black-and-white houndstooth to...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails, Eastside Bagels Returns, and More
Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon Appetit! Thursday, March 13Up at The Alembic, they're doing a fun, temporary cocktail offering with Girl Scout Cookie pairings,...
View ArticleThe New Sport Shoe: Spring's Kicky Footwear
Sport is king in the uber active Bay Area, and spring’s kicky footwear is designed to go from the b-ball court to The Battery. Time to lace up kids—game on.1. Katie Grand Loves Hogan Sneakers, $675 2....
View ArticleCAAMFest 2014 Serves Up New Films and New Food
There’s always been a rich tradition of feasting in Asian cultures, so it’s no surprise that when the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival changed its name to CAAMFest two years...
View ArticleSeven Favorite Things: New Warm Weather Finds from Acrimony
Looking out our windows, all we can seem to think about is outdoor brunching, rooftop drinking, and park lounging. After a bundled up winter, we're ready to shed our layers and put on something shiny,...
View ArticleRappel Down the Hyatt Regency for Charity
Imagine hanging from the roof of a San Francisco building alongside Giants mascot Lou Seal with the entire city watching--not your average fundraiser. But that's exactly what Outward Bound is offering...
View ArticleAsk a Vet: What Should I Do About the Howling Cat in My Yard?
Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB is a board certified veterinary behaviorist who counsels guardians whose pets’ issues are beyond...
View ArticleBuy Now, Drink Later: A Guide to Aging Beer
Most beer is never better than the day it leaves the brewery, but certain beers, properly kept, improve with age. As we shift away from the strong, dark beers of winter to spring’s lighter fare, it’s...
View ArticleBay Area Starchitecture: Tech Companies Bring Revolutionary Design To New HQs
One of my favorite quotes about architecture is inscribed on the exterior wall of San Francisco’s already fabled The Battery. Speaking about the need to rebuild the British House of Commons after World...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: A New Brunch Spot, Fifth Floor Becomes Dirty Habit, and More
This week in restaurant and bar happenings around town, we bring you news of the new Bar Agricole spinoff Trou Normand, a new chef back at Bar Agricole, a new Mexican brunch option, and news about the...
View ArticleCaruso's Dream Suspends Glowing Pianos Over Ninth Street
Walking down Ninth Street now feels like you've entered a surrealist dream with the recent addition of thirteen glowing, glass and steel pianos suspended high above the sidewalk.The result of a...
View Article7 Films to Watch this Week: Wes Anderson's Best Story Yet and More
Though I enjoyed Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, Wes Anderson's big-budget spectacles have never had much draw for me. Like a beautiful soufflé that somehow fails to rise, they've always been missing...
View ArticleWeekend Warriors: Spend a Day in Downtown Mill Valley
There are certain blocks in the Bay Area that are ripe for adventure. Each weekend, we'll highlight a stretch of pavement where you could spend an entire day and night. This week: Throckmorton Ave....
View ArticleGuide to Exploring Oakland's Chinatown
If you haven’t visited downtown Oakland’s Chinatown district, you have no idea what you’re missing. Boost the dial on your fun meter and check out some of these diverse attractions this weekend.Get...
View ArticleCelebrate All Things Cheese in Sonoma
Truth be told, life to the north of the Golden Gate might as well be country living to most city folk. Say what you will about it, the country still has some advantages even city purists can’t deny,...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride: Waterside Views on the American River Trail
The American River Trail winds about 30 miles from Sacramento to Folsom and offers a rare combination of treats for the urban cyclist: long stretches of unimpeded riding and great views. For the Bay...
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