Walking Tour of Haight Street Record Stores
Haight Street, like a great record, invokes a by-gone era of great musicians, daring artwork, and high, um, fidelity. That’s why out of the list of San Francisco’s best record stores, many of the...
View ArticleThe Big Happy: 50 San Francisco Spots That Make Us Smile
Today, in honor of International Happiness Day, we here at 7x7 want to bring a touch of joy into your life. It's time you put down the phone, shutdown your laptop, and step outside to one of these...
View ArticleWeekend Retail Roundup: Les Méchantes at Mission Rock, a Pop-In at Nordstrom,...
This weekend, amp up your spring style with trendy textiles at a pop-up sale at in Mission Rock, a "magic hour" at Nordstrom, and gorgeous headwear at Goorin Bros's sample sale. Let’s do this.The Yard...
View ArticleProperty Porn: Modern Pac Heights Home for $10.9 Million
San Francisco is constantly evolving, and some of its homes are keeping pace. This brand-spanking-new residence is decked out with all-new modern fixtures and amenities, with a dose of contemporary...
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Neighborhood Guide: What To Do in the Presidio
In 1994, the US Army ceded the Presidio, a former military base, to the National Park Service with the caveat that it become financially self-sufficient by 2013 or go the way of the chop-shop car—that...
View ArticleChasing The Bay Area's Best Waterfalls
Discover the majestic beauty of the Bay's best waterfalls.McWay FallsIf you’re heading down to Big Sur, be sure to include a stop at one of California's most iconic waterfalls. The trail to access this...
View ArticleWine Country Tasting Rooms With Fireplaces
Bundle up in your favorite sweater, and then cuddle up with a glass in front of a roaring fireplace at one of these wineries.Lambert Bridge, HealdsburgAs the holidays approach, the team at Lambert...
View Article7 Fancy Easter Sunday Brunches in SF
You can thank Easter for, among other reasons, giving you another excuse to dress up in this all-too-casual town. Come decked out in your finest threads next Sunday at one of these local brunch...
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Creativity Explored to Collaborate with Local Artists for 'Super...
In Super Contemporary, Creativity Explored’s upcoming exhibit, such celebrated Bay Area artists as Sahar Khoury, Alicia McCarthy, Maysha Mohamedi, and Sarah Thibault collaborate with the nonprofit’s...
View ArticleCatch "Game of Thrones" Premiere at SF Opera House Tonight
Although the official premiere of HBO's wildly popular Games of Thrones happens on April 12, tonight San Francisco gets an early peek. The season 5 premiere party will happen tonight in SF, with the...
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Video Obsession: A 1958 Trip to San Francisco
Satirical videos of San Francisco abound. And yeah, they're good for a share and a quick LOL on Facebook. But none are so fabulous, so classic, so quaint, so nostalgic as this video posted today by...
View Article100-Point Cabernet Pairs With Mod Design at Napa's Odette Estate
Just up the Silverado Trail from Napa, Odette Estate serves up cabernet with serious attitude in a setting just begging for Instagram documentation. Located near the southern end of the noted Stag's...
View ArticleFeline Seeking Human: Elegant Elsa
Welcome to the Kitty 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 ArticlePeek Inside Boatbound's Nautical SF Office
Billed as the Airbnb of boat rentals, SF startup Boatbound is, er, making waves, with growing demand necessitating an expanding team and better workspace. Check out their nautical digs. Boatbound...
View Article'So You Think You Can Lap Dance?' Comes to the Tenderloin
While others among the 7x7 editorial team instantly deleted an email this morning with the subject line, "So You Think You Can Lap Dance?" I, for one, saw promise. Turns out, the attention-grabbing...
View ArticleLocal Craft Beers to Help Celebrate Spring in San Francisco
Spring may be the only season in San Francisco that feels like it does in other parts of the country—only better, of course. We have green, leafy trees and budding flowers like the rest of the country,...
View ArticleInstagram Introduces Layout, an App for Photo Collages
Of the three most important social media apps available — Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram — the latter is by far the best. Not only does it give us the peace of mind that Facebook can no longer...
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Road Trip! 5 Spring Mountain Destinations in Driving Distance of SF
Spring Break is typically celebrated on the beach, but these five mountain locations less than 350 miles from San Francisco can give you a unique spring trip experience. Whether you want to do some...
View ArticleJazz Legend Marcus Shelby Dreams Soundtrack for World Premiere of 'Isfahan'
With allusions to the Duke Ellington Orchestra's 1963 tour of Iran, the world premiere of the African-American Shakespeare Company’s Isfahan, happening in May, tells the story an American jazz musician...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, Sam Smith, St. Vincent to Headline Outside Lands 2015
Sure, there are some clunkers (Elton John?), some pretentious festival cliches (oh great, Wilco), and at least one ostensible punchline for the GenX set (Billy Idol!), but with names like Kendrick...
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