Style Council 2013: Maria Kochetkova, Ballerina
Meet this year’s cast of tastemakers who are setting the tone for fashion in San Francisco.THE QUIRKY SWANBy day, Maria “Masha” Kochetkova is relegated to leotards and tights, thanks to her role as a...
View ArticleNew Bay Bridge Eye Candy
The wait is over and we finally have a sparkling new Bay Bridge! If you haven't driven, walked, or biked over the newbie yet, our photos will give you a sneak peek of the marvel: Photographer Michael...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: Michael Mina Goes Japanese, 1760 Opens, and More
Things are picking up once again, news wise, as we move toward fall, and the big headline of the week is that chef and restaurateur Michael Mina has announced a big new restaurant project slated for...
View ArticleThis Week in Local Music News
It's been all over the news today, but in case you haven't heard, this year's Bridge School Benefit lineup was announced, and it looks like there'll be no duds like last year (Guns n' Roses, we're...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Bay Bridge
The East Bay's celebrating the new Bay Bridge, artwork, beer, film, and music this weekend. It's a well-rounded adventure that you don't want to miss. Forget about your obligations during the upcoming...
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The Best Bay Area Beaches
Don’t listen to the naysayers who claim, “There are no beaches here.” Au contraire, the Bay Area has some of the most stunning beaches in the world (whether you can frolic in the water is another...
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Seven Hashes to Put You Into a Brunch Food Coma
Beacuse brunch is usually eaten later in the morning, you could technically count it as two meals. Plus, it’s most likely soaking up enough booze from the night before to take out a football player, so...
View ArticleIn Photos: Seven Days of San Francisco Music
This town knows music. On any given night, you can find whatever genre you're jonesing to hear, sing, or dance along with. Here's a taste of what happened in the San Francisco music scene the past...
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Meet the Natives Who Rep SF in the Fashion World Abroad
Here in San Francisco, where cold-brewed coffee is practically baby’s milk and connectivity has an inflected meaning, everything is a matter of pride. Many come to visit, but few are lucky enough to...
View ArticleBay Area Sports Beat: What You Need to Know Right Now
On the rare instances when reality and hype see eye to eye, it’s a beautiful thing.Especially when it’s concerning Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers, and also at the expense of the Green Bay...
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Street Style Report: Mix-and-Match Menswear, in Union Square
Very few men dare to rock the blazer and shorts look. We like how local web designer Ming Wang pulled it off with a nice mix of colors and patterns from head to toe. What he wore: Burberry shirt;...
View ArticleBest Bets This Week in Live Bay Area Music
Just show up at any local venue this week and prepare to be dazzled by world-class music. It’s (almost) that simple. Yes, the shows below are of the “must-see” variety, but we’d be remiss not to...
View ArticleSF Agenda: Design and Arts Happenings in the Bay Area
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comSan Francisco’s Dolby Chadwick Gallery is hosting an exciting exhibit of Guy Diehl’s new still-life paintings called A Dialogue with Tradition. Diehl has...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: Neko Case, Marina Abramovic, and Valediction
Art"Valediction"Timed to coincide with the opening of the new Eastern span of the Bay Bridge, Amanda Hughen and Jennifer Starkweather have some food for thought. Now that the new span is in place, what...
View ArticleVote For Your Favorite Place to Enjoy an Ice Cold Trumer in SF
Warm weather has finally come to San Francisco–and what better way to toast the sunshine with an ice cold beer? In this spirit, we've teamed up with local Bay Area brew Trumer Pils to celebrate. Vote...
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Bay Area Hotel Packages Worth Playing Tourist For
It’s easy to forget how many amazing getaway spots we have hiding in our big Bay Area backyard. Locals tend not to pay attention to specials and packages put together by hotels and resorts – they’re...
View ArticleSeven New Eating and Drinking Spots To Get Excited About This Fall
Ah, fall. It's around the corner, and it's traditionally a time of year when lots of restaurants try to rush to open before the holidays. This year there are a handful of higher-profile openings that...
View ArticleJams We Love: 7x7's Weekly Playlist
For our column Jams We Love, we're turning you onto the songs that keep us going every day. Today, we give props to the up-and-coming metal bands making waves in the Bay Area. 1. Wild Eyes, "Amnesia"2....
View ArticleReading Roundup: This Week's Top Literary Events
Each week, we offer a roundup of the best literary events in the city. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Want to submit an upcoming event for consideration? Go...
View ArticleFive Best Snorkeling Spots in Lake Tahoe
It looks like the summer heat will be hanging around the Tahoe area for a few more weeks. Actually, September is one of the best times to jump into the blue waters of the lake: The weather is still...
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