Say, "Be Mine, ALL MINE" with These Locally Made Sweet Treats
Ah yes, Valentine’s Day is coming, a day many loooove to hate. But here’s the bright side: Whether you’re single or coupled up, anyone can appreciate delicious sweets. And hey, you can buy them for a...
View ArticleNextdoor's Colorful Office Space Channels Neighborly Charm
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comSocial networking site Nextdoor's lively new San Francisco's Rincon Center office reflects the aim of the company: bringing back a sense of community to...
View ArticleSF Designer Ken Fulk Instagrams the Paris Couture Shows
Live the fabulous life of SF interior and event designer Ken Fulk vicariously through Instagram as Ken traverses the snowy avenues and runways of the Paris Couture and men's shows for Fall 2013. Follow...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: Bender's
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...
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Almanac Beer Co.'s Jesse Friedman On Beer Week And Farm-To-Bottle Brewing
Originally published as part of My SF on Huffington Post SFAn innovator in the “farm-to-bottle” beer movement, Friedman is the co-founder and Chief Beer Officer of Almanac Beer Co.In 2010, Friedman and...
View ArticleDitch the Clichés with 12 Alt-Valentine's Day Ideas
After a few years in the game, a Valentine's Day and/or night spent dropping hard-earned dough on dinner reservations you snagged months in advance paired with the usual present-giving mumbo jumbo...
View ArticleSeven Favorite Things: The Curiosity Shoppe's Store Closing Sale
Derek Fagerstrom and Lauren Smith, have decided to close up their quirky and beloved Mission design mecca, The Curiosity Shoppe. They've stated it's not for financial reasons, but rather, that's it's...
View ArticleFood, Art, and Music Collide at Oakland's New Duende
There are few better bedfellows than music and food. No meal can be truly complete without a well-paired soundtrack, each bite evoking a symphonic deluge if prepared just so. Oakland’s new maestros of...
View ArticleAsk A Vet: How Can I Tame a Feral Cat?
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 ArticleA $966 Cup of Coffee
Dear Parking Guru, I have a parking ticket woe, and would like advice on how to state my case in court. The other day, I stopped for coffee in the morning at 6:15 am. I parked in the handicap spot in...
View ArticleValentine's Day Private Pilates
My pilates teacher, Karii Rürup-Coleman, once said, "Couples who work out together, stay together." And for that she's offering a private duet pilates session for you and your sweetie in lieu of the...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Anti-Valentines, Hopscotch and Cupcakes
Sunday, Feb. 10All you can eat cupcakes, and for a good cause…this can’t be real. Luckily it is! Join this East Bay cupcake baking class and fundraiser for the Ella Baker Center. If you happen to have...
View ArticleHappy Valentine's Day, from Anchor Distilling
Greetings cocktail enthusiasts! In case you're not familiar with Anchor Distilling Company, they are one of America’s first craft distillers, known for creating some of San Francisco’s...
View ArticleA Former Factory Morphs Into a Badass Sonoma Home
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comWhen interior designer Ann Jones purchased a house just a few blocks off the Sonoma Plaza, she was buying potential. "It had been a wood planing mill at...
View ArticleThis Week in Local Music News
Mikal Cronin released a summery new single from his upcoming album MCII (his first on Merge Records!) called "Shout It Out". Suddenly, it doesn't feel so cold outside anymore. [via...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: "First Lady of Fromage" Laura Werlin
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 ArticleThree Reasons to Cross The Golden Gate Bridge
Fishing finatics, it's tournament time. Join rangers in the annual winter fishing contest. Beginners, don't be afraid to get your toes wet, there is room for everyone at Paradise Beach Park. The event...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Bay Bridge
It's one of those ho-hum weekends in February: Weather's okay but not great, it's not a three-day weekend, and Beer Week hasn't started yet. But fear not, we still found plenty of fun for you in the...
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Open House Alert! See a Mid-Century Gem by R. G. Watanabe This Sunday
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comWhere:121 Edgehill Way, Forest HillWhen: Sunday, February 10 from 2 to 4 pmWhat: A 4-bed, 2.5-bath Post & Beam house designed by Japanese-American...
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Our Favorite Dumpling Spots Near the Chinese New Year Parade Route
The Year of the Snake is approaching, and San Franciscan’s will ring it in with the annual Chinese New Year’s Parade. What better way to celebrate the longest and most important Chinese holiday than...
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