Be a Part of Artist and Activist Ai Weiwei's Exhibit on Alcatraz
From his studio thousands of miles away in Beijing, renowned artist and human-rights activist Ai Weiwei, kept captive by the Chinese government, is masterminding a large-scale exhibition, @Large, on...
View ArticleLetters to Salinger, LGBT Novels, and More of What We're Reading Right Now
Any teenager who feels connected to The Catcher in the Rye (which is a lot) can certainly identify with the impulse to write a letter to its author, J.D. Salinger. But anyone who's studied Salinger...
View Article40 Chefs Celebrate the Start of Summer at CUESA
It’s a family affair at CUESA’s Fourth Annual Summer Celebration as local chefs and bartenders pay tribute to the summer bounty of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market by featuring six of our favorite...
View ArticleProperty Porn: An SF Icon With A Rocky Past for $2.5M
A famous, luxurious, angular, and remarkably unique house in Potrero Hill designed by architect demi-God Daniel Solomon for under $3 million? We'll take two. Here are the specs: Location: 610 Rhode...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: The Commissary's Sangria Blanco
7x7 asks the Bay Area's chefs for the recipes to their most loved cocktails, bar snacks, starters, mains, and desserts. If there's a dish you can't stop thinking about and want to make at home, email...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: World Gin Day, Sherryfest, and North Beach Beer Gardens
If you can't find a reason to raise a glass this week, you're not looking hard enough.Continental Cocktails at the WarwickYou don't have to be a tourist to enjoy the stunning renovation at the Warwick...
View ArticleWhere to Watch the World Cup (or Just Cristiano Ronaldo) in the Bay Area
Whether you're rooting for your favorite team or just hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo (or anyone, for that matter) will take of his shirt after scoring a goal, here are the best places to catch a match...
View ArticleA Stylish Marriage in a Stately Mansion
Software engineers Jenny and Drew chose the stately James Leary Flood mansion for their intimate nuptials. The home has a romantic history––Flood, a mining heir, built the sturdy and palatial estate to...
View ArticleIntermix Bursts Onto Palo Alto's Style Scene
The Bay Area's fashion elite gathered in Palo Alto yesterday evening to toast the opening of the brand-new Intermix boutique in Town & Country Village. Event hosts Jody Bostic, 7x7 editor in chief...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Farm to Table Brunch, Winery Picnics, and More
Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon appetit! Picnic at Ram's Gate WineryFrom the Ram’s Gate Winery, you can hear the roar of the hot rods vrooming around the track at...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With the Founders of SF-Based Fashion Label Cuyana
On June 18, San Francisco-based fashion label Cuyana—which has made a name for itself with tightly curated seasonal collections that boast effortless silhouettes and fine materials—launches the Bali...
View ArticleIt’s Softie Season! Where to Get Soft-Shell Crabs Around Town
Soft-shell crab season kicked in a few weeks ago, and restaurants around the Bay Area have all kinds of tasty dishes highlighting this early summertime delicacy. Have fun tracking these down.FableOne...
View ArticleThe Top Meals and Activities to Treat Your Dad on Father's Day
Dads deserve love, and lots of it! Whether it's brunch or a round of golf, use this weekend to treat your pops to one of these top menus and activities in the Bay Area. Legends of Candlestick If your...
View ArticleThe Top Spirit Tasting Rooms in Sonoma and Napa
While wine will always be king in the North Bay, suddenly, distilleries are popping up all over, crafting artisanal spirits. No, not moonshine, but hand-blended drinkable delicacies with tasting notes...
View ArticleHeavy Issue: Restoration Hardware's 17-Pound Design Bible
Next to Vogue’s iconic September issue and unabridged translations of War & Peace, Restoration Hardware’s annual catalog stands as one of the largest tomes in the English language. This year’s...
View ArticleChelsea Peretti Talks Her SF Comedy Special, Burrito Wars, and Danity Kane
Chelsea Peretti is not only a Bay Area treasure (Oakland to be exact), but as the name of her stand-up tour indicates, she's an "American Treasure" as well. She's been bringing the funny via her role...
View ArticleSilicon Valley Eats: Daikon Fettuccine, Mango Mojitos, and Green Juice Soft...
Hot food happenings in Silicon Valley.Chinese foo and cocktails are a big part of the updated lunch and dinner scene at Palo Alto's Mandarin Roots. Daikon fettuccine sounds light and appealing, but we...
View ArticleTrade in Your Pronged Dog Collar For an Alternative Device For Free
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 ArticleAnd the Winner of the Hangar 1 Cocktail Series Is...
25 Bay Area startups, three top SF chef and mixologist teams, three spectacular Hangar 1 Vodka infusions, and three company happy hour takeovers have all come down to this. The winner of the 7x7...
View ArticleDeliver Bacon To Dad's Door This Father's Day
This Sunday, give dad the gift of coronary embolism. Give him bacon. Give him bacon swathed in chocolate. Right to his door. From today until Sunday, BloomThat will deliver six pieces of bacon (one...
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