Where to Eat Matzo for Passover Seder
Whether you're actually Jewish, or just love Matzo Ball Soup, here are the best places to sit down for seder next week. 1. Wise Sons Deli, San Francisco Tickets for Wise Sons' much-anticipated, annual...
View ArticleThe Inside Scoop on Ventana Inn's New Astrology Package
Perhaps its my skepticism in the nebulous thing called the Universe—where all things that are meant to happen, happen—that leads me to seek more concrete knowledge of my uncertain future. As such, I’m...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: Tartine Expands, Urban Putt Opening, and More
Front and center among this week's food news is the planned expansion of Tartine Bakery to the Heath Ceramics building at 18th and Alabama. But elsewhere in town, two-year-old Dixie has called it quits...
View ArticleBarneys New York Battles Bay Area Poverty in Style
On Wednesday, April 9 Barneys New York hosted a festive sale to support Tipping Point Community, an organization that connects non-profits with key Bay Area groups that serve families in need. Guests...
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Where to Go Swimming in Wine Country
It's not just about the food and vino in Wine Country. 1. Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Alexander ValleyYou’ll feel like a movie star sipping on a cocktail while you lounge beside one of Francis Ford...
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7 East Bay Patios to Dine Al Fresco
Enjoy the warm weather at these lounge-worthy East Bay spots. Marc 49 Located in the savvy Temescal district, Marc 49 offers an easygoing atmosphere and flavorful cuisines. Its distinctive paninis,...
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Head to Coyote Hills Regional Park for the Ultimate Sunday Bike Ride
Unless you're a South Bay resident, this jewel of a park might be completely off your radar. Plainly visible across the San Francisco Bay from the Bayshore freeway, it's those hills you see silhouetted...
View ArticleThe Big Sweet: 50 Treats to Eat Before You Die
Pace yourself. Click here for a printable version1. Lemon cream tart at Tartine Bakery and Cafe, 600 Guerrero St.2. Alfajores from Sabores del Sur, Alemany Farmers Market3. Coconut tapioca at The...
View ArticleThis Week in Live Music, Fauxchella Edition
Fauxchella. Nochella. Norchella. Shrapnella. Call it whatever. The point is, we benefit.Our yearly gift basket from Coachella's westward pull has arrived. Enjoy responsibly:Tuesday and Wednesday: The...
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Meet the Maker of Krave Jerky, Jonathan Sebastiani
The Bay Area is home to delicious treats, from gourmet to whimsical and everything in between. For Meet the Maker (in this case, Meat the Maker), we pick one local who produces exactly the kind of...
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First Rite's Owner and Designer Shows Off Her Street Style
Name: Nikki GarciaAge: 30Hood: MissionJob: Designer and Owner of First Rite; Freelance DesignerWhat are you wearing? "My own trousers and top with a vintage Levi's trucker, No.6 clog boots and a Makr...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: Party After Dark, Hunky Jesus, and More
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)!CARROTS SaleBrace your wallets. Starting Wednesday, the...
View ArticleSmuin Ballet Sparkles with Graff Diamonds for 20th Anniversary Season
On Wednesday, April 9, Robert Atkinson of Graff Diamonds hosted a glittering cocktail reception honoring the benefactors and sponsors of Smuin Ballet's 20th Anniversary Season. The VIP guests and Smuin...
View ArticleChic, Masculine Travel Accessories for SF-Based Jetsetters
Such classic cinema as Out of Africa and Indiana Jones romanticized the image of rugged men toting well-worn luggage on breakneck adventures. Octovo, a new collection of leather travel accessories by...
View ArticleQuick Palm Springs Getaways, in Three Price Ranges
Palm Springs and the other desert cities that are its neighbors are quickly evolving and adapting to the desires of a new generation of tourists (and Coachella-goers) from all over California and...
View ArticleA Fresh, Spring Wedding at Fort Mason
Kristen and Matt's gorgeous spring wedding featured bright yellow accents, sweet snacks, and jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The simple but elegant ceremony gave guests a beautiful view...
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Inside North Beach's The Square, a Pub With a Michelin Pedigree
Perhaps it’s a reaction to the recent recession-era dining, or maybe chefs are just kicking off their proverbial heels, but notably casual follow-up restaurants from fine-dining icons have proliferated...
View Article"Looking" Star Jonathan Groff Spices Things Up at POPera!
The San Francisco Opera Guild celebrated their 75th anniversary Thursday, April 10, with POPera! Departing from the opera's traditional association with foreign languages and a massive stage, POPera!...
View ArticleThe Top Easter Brunches in the Bay Area
Whether it’s boozy brunch or formal dinner, don your Sunday best and head to these local restaurants for Easter’s most delicious celebrations.The Palace HotelThis year the Palace Hotel is adding new...
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Take a Crooks Tour Through San Francisco's Seedy Past
At a time when so much attention is focused on the Bay Area's future, Emma Donoghue's new novel Frog Music, set in San Francisco at the tail end of the Gold Rush, looks far back into the city's early...
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