2014 Eat + Drink Award Winners
The people have spoken! We'd like to congratulate the winners of our 2014 Eat + Drink Reader's Choice Awards. It seems some top dogs have been toppled and new favorites are taking their place (Most...
View Article7 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas From Local Makers
Need gift ideas in a hurry? Surprise your sweetheart with one of these awesome gifts or packages from local makers and make it a night you'll never forget. 1. Je T'aime Necklace, Yellow Owl Workshop,...
View ArticleTahoe's Five Best Bunny Slopes for Beginners
The latest storm that soaked the Bay Area also dumped a few more feet of powder in the Tahoe mountains. The upcoming President's Day weekend will be a great time to head to the lake to tackle the ski...
View ArticleIt’s Barleywine Time in San Francisco
Though there are still several hundred SF Beer Week events scheduled between now and next Sunday, the granddaddy of them all, the one that predates SF Beer Week and was the inspiration for Strong Beer...
View ArticleSet Sail This Valentine's Day With the Ultimate Romantic Experience
If you want to give your loved one the ultimate romantic experience, why not set sail this Valentine's Day on a fabulous yacht? Hornblower Cruises is offering a variety of different ships for you and...
View ArticleWin Tickets to See Thao and the Get Down Stay Down!
Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, your weekly chance to score entry to some of the hottest shows and events in the Bay Area.If you don't already have plans this Friday for Valentine's Day, why not spend it...
View Article5 Fresh and Unusual Citrus Desserts to Try Right Now
San Francisco pastry chefs are taking a fresh approach to citrus, serving genre-defying desserts made from the most unusual varietals.Prospect The ultrabitter bergamot orange, perhaps best known as the...
View ArticleInsider Picks: Anna Weinberg & Jennifer Puccio's 7 Best SF Eats
In a new column, 7x7 asks Bay Area insiders to tell us the tricks of their trade, secret spots, and most beloved mainstays in their industry. Want to know where local icons spend their time? Email...
View ArticleMarin Eats: Mexican Ceviche, Margaritas, & Pork Belly Tacos
New seasonal eating menus for traditional and approachable Mexican cuisine that adheres to the Bay Area's “eat local” mantra have popped up in Marin—making ample room at the table for a tequila bar for...
View ArticleWhat Beer Would You Pair With Your Neighborhood?
It’s no great surprise that San Francisco is a beer-obsessed town. We’re a city of diverse tastes and inclinations. Beer, with its wide range of flavors, styles, and pairing potential, is a drink that...
View ArticleThe Niteys 2014: Get Your Tickets for the Red Carpet
7x7 is proud to sponsor The Niteys, a community event celebrating excellence in production, content and customer experience in San Francisco's booming, multi-million dollar nightlife industry.Last...
View ArticleSatisfy Your Primitive Urges With a Fireside Dinner at TBD
Classical mythology and modern evolutionary theory both gazed into the flames of the cook fire and found there the same thing: the origins of our humanity.” So says Michael Pollan in his latest book,...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Smoked Potatoes From Bar Tartine
Meat is not complete without taters. But Nicolaus Balla and Courtney Burns’ smoked potatoes at Bar Tartine? They can hold their own. The co-chefs (and couple) layered the earthy flavors on thick. “We...
View Article10 Ways to Laugh Your Ass Off
We may all be suffering from an SF Sketchfest hangover, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to feed your comedy addiction throughout this fine month of February. Dwayne PerkinsHe's made numerous...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Five Places to Sip This Week
1) Speakeasy Brewmasters Hold Court at MKT RestaurantWe’ve reached the halfway point of SF Beer Week, and MKT Restaurant – Bar is ready to celebrate. They’ve invited the brilliant brewmasters of...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: SF Historian and Author Art Peterson
Our city is chock-full of interesting people and wild personalities. Overwhelmed by the coolness? Every week we'll pick one standout local we'd love to be friends with to answer seven essential...
View ArticleHot 20 Julia Mancuso Makes Olympic History
We had a feeling Julia Mancuso was going to go big in Sochi: The Speed Demon graced the pages of 7x7 as a member of the Hot 20 in October. But forget hot—this girl is on fire.She made history on Monday...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: A Southern Whiskey Dinner, a Booze and Brew Brawl, and More!
Thursday, February 13Join Speakeasy for a classic evening filled with good friends, plenty of hearty food, and a premium open bar. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. and includes baby back ribs, Southern...
View ArticleB.A.R.F.: A Q&A with the Founders of the 1st Annual Bay Area Record Fair
San Francisco's music scene is constantly evolving. Luckily, Pro Fans' Gregory Hill and Father/Daughter Records co-founder Jessi Frick are keeping San Francisco in-the-know. This Saturday, they'll be...
View Article10 Romantic Wineries for a Weekend in Wine Country
If you're still looking for a quick way to woo your date this weekend, surprise your sweetie with a one-a-kind experience at one of these intimate wineries. 1. ENOTECA, SIGNORELLO ESTATE Explore the...
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