Jancis Robinson Celebrates Release of 'American Wine'
At the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on Monday night, British wine writer Jancis Robinson, who was recently nominated for a James Beard Award for her seven-pound book Wine Grapes— a comprehensive...
View ArticleWin Tickets to See The Joy Formidable on March 22nd!
Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, a new weekly chance for you to score entry to some of the hottest shows and events in the Bay Area.This weird, cloudy weather got you down? Lift your spirits with a major...
View ArticleNapa’s Off-Road Winery Excursions
Wineries are now offering off-road vineyard tours for adventurous wine (and nature) lovers that'll take you through the vineyards, into the hills, and past historic landmarks. Some tours feature...
View ArticleTwo Sense: How Do I Get to the Third Date?
I'm a 35-year-old woman trying to compete in the brutal SF dating scene. I'm considered attractive and seem to find plenty of guys to date. I'm averaging one date per week, which I think is pretty...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: 5 Places to Sip This Week
1) SF Government & Tech Networking Mixer & Free DrinkIf the recent media coverage of drones has you wondering, “Can they use them to deliver pizza?”, Wednesday night’s SF Government & Tech...
View ArticleThe de Young Showcases Floral Design with Bouquets to Art 2013
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comIf you take a stroll through San Francisco’s de Young Museum this week, not only will you be hit with sweet smells of roses, jasmine, and lilies, but...
View ArticleWin a Getaway to the Montelucia Resort & Spa!
Right around this time of year, when the spring rains start and everyone's jetting off to spring break, a little getaway of your own starts to sound pretty darn good. This year, we at 7x7 can help make...
View ArticleWhat's Being Poured at the Rhone Rangers' Annual Wine Celebration
The Rhone Rangers'16th annual Weekend Celebration of American Rhone Wines takes place this Friday evening and all day Saturday, March 22nd and 23rd at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion.The Rhone Rangers,...
View ArticleThe Top 21 Cutest Dog Poll Finalists...VOTE!
It never ceases to amaze us how much San Franciscans love dogs. You guys voted almost four thousand times to ensure your favorite pup made it to the Top 21–and here are the finalists whose supporters...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: The 540 Club
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 ArticleSay Hello to All These New Places for Baked Goods and Pastries in San Francisco
The city is positively en fuego right now with the number of new bakers and pastry chefs out to get us carbo-loaded and amped on sugar. When you aren’t busy chasing down a Rebel Within at Craftsman...
View ArticleThomas Keller On Iconic Restaurants and What's Next For French Laundry
Originally published on Huffingtonpost.comIt would seem Chef Thomas Keller would have reason to be satisfied.His flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, has been called the best in the world (twice),...
View ArticleTop Five Ways to Relax, Carmel Valley Style
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a hardcore beach lover or not, it’s hard to tear yourself away from scenic Carmel Beach. That usually leads to an afternoon or evening of wandering in...
View ArticleSunrun's Solar Power Plans Let You Lease Panels and Save Thousands
In recent years, the cost of converting your home to solar power has fallen dramatically, as the option to lease rather than purchase solar panels has become available.At the forefront of bringing the...
View ArticleA Gin that Tastes Like a Hike on Mount Tamalpais
Have you ever wanted to call bullshit when people say they can “taste the terroir” or felt like a dunce for your inability to distinguish “chalky soil” from regular old tannins? Get your hands on St....
View ArticleBikes and Dance Beautifully Mix in ODC’s New Performance
If you ride a bike, you know that there are moments when pedaling can feel like dancing. When the slope of the street or the angle of the turn is just right, it feels like you're gliding through the...
View ArticleBrandade Is on the Up-and-Up on SF Menus
The Provencal dish brandade, a mixture of salt cod and potatoes, whipped with milk, olive oil, and garlic, has been around for centuries as a cheap and modest meal. Although elementary at its core,...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Men's Spring Stripes Under $100
With manly, nautical roots, stripes are a quintessential part of spring menswear. They're also the easiest way to add a little pattern to your wardrobe. Best of all, our selections are all $80 and...
View ArticleFifteen Minutes With Hutong's Alexander Ong
How well can you get to know a chef in just fifteen minutes? After more than a decade’s run as head chef of Betelnut, Alexander Ong opted not to coast, but to reinvent the restaurant as Hutong. Named...
View ArticleA Sun- and Citrus-Filled Oakland Wedding
Megan and Drew chose to say their vows and celebrate at the Oakland Zoo's Snow Building. The day reflected the couple and the things they love and hold dear.The ceremony began like any other, until the...
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