Neighborhood Guide: What to Do In Pac Heights
Take something of San Francisco’s old-world elegance, sprinkle in a few local celebrities (you choose: an actor, a speaker of the House, a Fortune 500 CEO), add a quiet suburban hush, and you get...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Lawn Games, Aperitivo Hour, and Wine Dinners
The cake may be a lie, but these drinking rumors are all true.Games Galore at SF Lawn PartyLawn games and drinking go together like tequila and lime, which is why you'll find us on the Marina Green...
View Article15 Stylish Backpacks for Fall
Now that you know how to wear them, here are the backpacks you should be sporting this fall. From Mulburry and Dior to San Francisco-based Chrome and 49 Square Miles, there's something for everyone....
View ArticleSan Francisco's 7 Best Cakes, Ranked
Superior to the twee and frosting-heavy cupcake, the solitary cake towers above its tiny flanker. In fact, wise people even say that the cake is better than pie. Here are our favorite slices in San...
View ArticleWeekend Guide: Make Geode Jewelry, Dance to Motown, & More
The 5 things you should be doing this weekend. FIND YOUR SEA LEGS Shipwrecked on the Barbary Coast What: Set sail upon the four story Cabernet Sauvignon yacht and eat, drink, and dance the night away!...
View ArticleWhat to Wear to the St. Regis Polo Cup
This month, the St. Regis Polo Cup gallops to Santa Rosa. And what an affair it will be. Are you ready for it? Are you sure you're ready for it? Take a gander at some of these noted polo looks — some...
View ArticleHow to Help Napa Eateries Affected by the Quake
Sadly, things got pretty shaky up in Napa on August 24. We've all seen the pictures of ruined buildings, toppled barrels at wineries, and businesses with broken glass. But now we need to see the...
View ArticleMeanwhile, On Muni
Weekly vignettes looking at life on San Francisco's second-favorite transportation system.
View ArticleJourney's Top 10 Songs, Ranked
In the age of voluminous hair and soaring power rock ballads one SF band stood above the rest. In honor of #TBT, here are Journey's top 10 songs. 10. Who's Crying Now 9. Stone in Love8. Still They...
View ArticleWhere to Play Bar Games in the Bay Area
The Bay Area’s got game. A recent boom in bar diversions means you can pair your beers with bocce ball or your cocktails with Candyland. Here’s a list of our top bar games along with our favorite spots...
View ArticleSilicon Valley Eats: A Delfina-Approved Pig Roast in Burlingame
It's a slow week for restaurant openings in the South Bay, but don't be discouraged, avid eaters! There's a slew of openings on the horizon; take this opportunity to regroup and revisit some favorites....
View ArticleEditors' Picks: Karl's Cat, Linda's Return, Krakoff's Boots, & More
Here's what the 7x7 editors were thinking about this week when they should have been at work. Pace Setter skirt by LululemonMy mother forbade me to be a cheerleader in high school for fear of premature...
View ArticleWhat Everyone Will Be Talking About Over Brunch
Seven topical tidbits to discuss over coffee and a morning bun. Joan Rivers Fantasized About Streep, Vinton at Funeral, NBC I want craft services, I want paparazzi and I want publicists making a scene!...
View ArticleSacramento’s Farm to Fork Scene Serves Up SF-Caliber Food
You've probably experienced this strange phenomenon: The second you’ve left the Bay Area’s boundaries, delectable eating becomes harder to come by, and exponentially so the farther away you venture....
View ArticleHelp Save the San Francisco Flower Market!
A vibrant floral institution for years, SoMa's San Francisco Flower Market, once lauded by Martha Stewart as "the best flower market in the country," is in danger of falling off the vine for good....
View ArticleLocal Clothing Company Marine Layer Turns Five, Prints Vintage SF Tees
The traditional gift for a fifth anniversary is something made of wood. To celebrate its own fifth anniversary, San Francisco-based design shop Marine Layer, home of super soft cotton and beechwood...
View ArticleSF Symphony Opening Night Gala Kicks Off Season with a Bang
Think the symphony can’t be raucous? Think again. Beloved music Director Michael Tilson Thomas celebrated his 20th year with the orchestra at Wednesday’s SF Symphony Opening Night Gala, and he kicked...
View ArticleRanking Tom Hanks' Best and Worst Movies
Next on our list of celebrity film rankings: Tom Hanks. The Concord-born star grew up in Oakland before he made it to the big leagues, which makes him worthy of our scrutiny. Without further ado: THE...
View ArticleAre You Following Us on Pinterest?
You should be.To see the latest secret recipes, choice accessories, classy cocktails, bold street style, romantic wedding venues, and City skylines, be sure to follow 7x7 on Pinterest.
View ArticleSan Francisco's Best Banh Mi Sandwiches
Banh mi is street food with some serious cred. Influenced by the French colonists’ love for a simple snack of pâté on bread over a hundred years ago, the granddaddy of mash up sandwiches is having a...
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