How Not to Get Sick this Flu Season
When you spend a lot of time in a sealed environment—like 7x7’s little corner of the Chronicle Books building—cold-causing germs and flu viruses tend to stand a better chance of infiltration. In the...
View ArticleThanksgiving Side Dish Recipes from the City's Top Chefs
For the November issue of 7x7, we asked some of the city’s best chefs to get in the giving spirit and share their recipes for standout side dishes to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck. Ron Siegel, the...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Three Babes Bakeshop's Classic Apple Pie
What would the winter months be without fresh-baked apple pie? Three Babes Bakeshop makes a mean Classic Apple—the stuff of Thanksgiving dreams—with crisp, organic seasonal apples (Granny Smiths,...
View ArticleThis Week In Live Music: Fleetwood Mac, Sky Ferreira, & More
Hey, it's kind of cold! Sounds like a good excuse to huddle up inside your neighboring music venue for some soul- and body-warming music. These shows could very well save your life:Monday/Tuesday: Sky...
View ArticleDesign Innovators Toast Ivy Awards Winner at the NWBLK
Earlier this month, the community of thought leaders, innovators, and trendsetters better known as Ivy joined together at the up-and-coming Design District gallery, the NWBLK to raise a glass to...
View ArticleGivers & Shakers: Traci Des Jardins, La Empática
On the sunny patio of her new restaurant, Arguello, a Mexican eatery in the historic Presidio Officers’ Club, restaurateur Traci Des Jardins takes a sip of her hibiscus agua fresca and unleashes an...
View ArticleThanksgiving Wine Pairings from Local Experts
No feast is complete without a bottle (or ten) of the good stuff. We asked some of the top wine experts in the Bay Area and Napa for their pairing picks for your autumnal potluck. Our advice: better to...
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Where to Party Like a Baller in San Francisco
In the über-posh world of new San Francisco, vip bon vivants look to see and be seen slipping into members-only clubs and secret party rooms off limits to the madding crowd. Have you received your...
View ArticleProperty Porn: A $2.6M Sutro Forest Hideaway
Tucked away into the foothills of Sutro Forest, this four-story home proves that there is still tranquility to be found even in our bustling city. Here are the specs:Location: 1416 7th Ave., San...
View ArticleThe Big Sweet: 50 Treats to Eat Before You Die
Call your dentist and get busy.1. The Malted's Rocky Road.* Alta CA (Civic Center)2. Dutch Pancake.* Outerlands (Outer Sunset) 3. Peanut Butter Bar.* Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack (Bernal Heights) 4. Yiaourti...
View ArticleWhat Sonya Molodetskaya Wore (on the Runway) This Week
Over the last month, Sonya toned things down a bit—it is, after all, fall—but kept the glamour quotient high. She was seen gracing the runway for a charity fashion show, hitting the town with her beaux...
View ArticleWhy You Should Celebrate Yourself this Holiday Season
On a hectic October Tuesday, just before 7x7’s monthly race to the printer, I took it upon myself to enjoy some languorous me-time at the W Hotel. Looming deadlines had triggered my tendency to crack...
View ArticleCanine Seeking Human: Halston the Handsome
Welcome to the Puppy Personals, where eager furry friends put their hearts on the line while they seek their perfect human match. Each month, we'll spotlight a highly adoptable dog or cat that is...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Rye's Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Cocktail
The best thing after a long day of cooking and feasting? A stiff drink. It’s even better when that drink is made with pumpkin spice syrup. Rye and 15 Romolo founder Jon Gasparini pours the holidays on...
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Neighborhood Guide: What To Do in the Outer Sunset
Need a break from city life but can’t really get away? Head straight to the Outer Sunset. Waiting for you will be rows of candy-colored bungalows, long stretches of sand and surf, and pockets of some...
View Article5 Thanksgiving Day Hikes to Earn That Extra Slice of Pie
Start your Turkey Day off on the right foot with some outdoor exercise at these local favorites. We’ve provided multiple options depending on how much extra pie you’re looking to earn.A Casual Hike To...
View ArticleSilicon Valley Eats: Turkey To-Go and a Local Beer Tour
It's the week we've all been waiting for — feasts, leftovers, and epic afternoon naps. The South Bay has you covered with a few delicious Thanksgiving meals out (if you're still scrambling for plans),...
View ArticleYoga Joes, A Classic Army Toy Finds Peace
San Francisco art director Dan Abramson is on a crusade to give yoga a manlier rep. A devoted practitioner for five years, the Presidio resident has been rebranding the ancient discipline since 2013,...
View Article9 New Breweries Coming to SF in 2015
San Francisco's craft brew scene is exploding. While it took the San Francisco Brewers Guild ten years reach its current 20 members, at least nine more breweries are scheduled to open over the next...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: New Restaurants, a Glühwein Party, & More
Avoid the post-Thanksgiving slump by eating all the way through the weekend. Two New Restaurants to Check Out Check out the new Noe Valley cornerstore Bom Dia (1598 Sanchez, SF), this weekend, a new...
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