Our 7 Favorite Things From The Podolls New Webshop
After opening its first storefront in Burlingame in October 2013 to great fanfare, local, sustainable fashion brand The Podolls is gearing up for a big 2014. The first thing on the husband-and-wife...
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Behold a Four-Day Design Miracle in Noe Valley
When interior designer Ian Stallings set out to furnish this Noe Valley house, he was facing the challenge of his career. His young clients had recently purchased the home and moved in with just a...
View ArticleDesign Lovers Fete 7x7 April Issue at The Future Perfect
On March 25, 7x7's April Design Issue launched in style at interior design boutique The Future Perfect. Guests nibbled on artisan salami and sipped champagne while mingling with 7x7 editors and the...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: Plank Brings Bowling to Oakland, Incanto Says Goodbye, and More
This week in restaurant and bar news we have a new eating and entertainment venue coming to the former Barnes & Noble at Jack London Square in Oakland, the final bow for Incanto, and a few more...
View ArticleWeekend Warriors: Spend a Day in Sausalito
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: Bridgeway, Sausalito....
View ArticleA Guide to Exploring College Avenue in Berkeley
Coffee and Breakfast: Elmwood Café has been delighting locals with its sandwiches, coffee, and soup since 1921. These days, you’ll usually find the beautiful space (designed by famed architect John A....
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The Ultimate Sunday Hike: St. Joseph's Hill Open Space in Los Gatos
A popular local hike, the 4.3 mile trek up to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve is time and effort well spent; enough that you'll be pondering about when you can make a return visit. The one caveat...
View Article50 Things to Do in Berkeley Before You Die
When someone mentions Berkeley, the name conjures up images of hippies, tie-dye, progressive politics, and protests. While the city remains a hotbed of social change, Berkeley has evolved. Being the...
View ArticleThis Week in Live Music: Fitz and the Tantrums, War on Drugs, Dan Croll, and...
Making summer festival plans? Yes, Coachella is right around the bend, but remember there's so much more to be had around the country: Governor's Ball in NYC (June 6-8), Jazz Fest in New Orleans (April...
View ArticleGourmetified Soft Serve is the Dessert du Jour
Once the stuff of drive-throughs and strip malls, soft serve ice cream and its Midwestern cousin, frozen custard, are experiencing a gourmet renaissance in some choice Bay Area restaurants.Across...
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A Sephora Writer Does Work Chic Downtown
Name: Ariella GogolAge: 28Hood: The MissionJob: Senior Writer at SephoraWhat she's wearing:"An Acne dress, Steven Alan coat, Pamela Love earrings, and Dieppa Restrepo shoes."How would you describe your...
View ArticleLitography Project Maps SF's Rich Literary History
In the interests of full disclosure, I should tell you up front that while I’ve been an editor for a decade and a writer for as long as I can remember, I don’t like to read. I like to write and flip...
View ArticleFashion Lovers Flock to Unveiling of Derek Lam's Latest 10 Crosby Collection
The fourth floor of Neiman Marcus was a sea of black, leather, and sky-high sandals on Thursday, March 27, for the fashionable reception of hometown hero, Derek Lam, to celebrate the latest collection...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: "Orange is the New Black" Author, Warrior Girls,...
7x7 editors reveal the hottest events going on this week and give you a head's up on tickets to grab in advance (before they sell out)!Piper Kerman, Author of Netflix's Orange is the New BlackPiper...
View ArticleSpring Has Sprung with First-of-the-Season Asparagus Dishes
Spring is when local asparagus is at its seasonal best. Check out the five spots below if you want to do a tasting tour of some of the best and freshest preparations showcasing one of the greenest of...
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SoMa Loft Trumpets the Pomp and Swank of New Orleans
As the saying goes, you can take the man out of New Orleans, but you can’t take New Orleans out of the man—or something like that. For Jon Gegenheimer, a financier who is Big Easy by birth and San...
View ArticleAussie Couple Combines Rustic and Glam for Tahoe Wedding
Zac and Alison first met at work in Sydney, Australia in 2009 but didn't go on an official date until a year later. That winter Alison was off to the United States to spend Christmas with her family,...
View Article7x7 Launches Spring 2014 San Francisco Nightlife Guide at Holy Water
7x7 debuted the latest edition of our pocket guide to San Francisco's vibrant nightlife— an estimated $4.2 billion industry—with a packed happy hour at one of the hottest bars in the city, Holy...
View ArticleTrend Alert: This Season's Marbled Design Movement
Spring's stoney design trend is so vein. 1. West Elm Strata Marble Tile Wallpaper, $229 2. Kelly Wearstler Barcelo Truffle Pillow, $395 3. Nicola Fasano Splatterware Cups, $15/each 4. Patricia Urquiola...
View ArticleRaise a Glass to the Top 7 Breweries in Oakland and Berkeley
Now that the weather has taken a turn for the worse, you’ll be in need of indoor adventures. So, pick one (or two, or three) of these East Bay staples and enjoy a brew and some bar bites inside with...
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