31 California Beers On Tap, Dungeness Crab Tots at Hopwater Distribution
Little noticed among the foamy flurry of Beer Week events was the Valentine’s Day opening of Hopwater Distribution, a taproom in lower Nob Hill. Although there are other beer bars in San Francisco that...
View ArticleSF-Based RealtyShares Adopts Bitcoin
While Bitcoin’s volatility and sustainability may put investors at risk, it's publicity is at an all-time high. And one Bay Area company is not only taking notice, but implementing it into its...
View ArticleMarket Watch: Looking Forward to Spring with Chef Yoni Levy
Though it's only been open for a couple of months, Alta CA, the latest addition to the Daniel Patterson Group of restaurants, seems to have hit its stride. Executive Chef Yoni Levy stopped by the Ferry...
View ArticleYou're Invited to the 7x7 Sunday Market at Noise Pop HQ!
Sunday is made for perusing your favorite shops, so why not do it with a drink in hand, listening to great beats? 7x7 is teaming up with Square Market to bring you the 7x7 Sunday Market at Noise Pop...
View ArticleThis House Cray: A Russian Hill Mansion With Views Worth $9 Million
Where: 801 Francisco Street Asking Price: $8,995,000Year built: 1909Number of bedrooms: 3Number of bathrooms: 3.5Time on the market: Two weeks Don't be fooled by the seemingly small size of this...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Wise Son's Chocolate Babka
The chocolate babka at Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is an unholy swirl of toothsome dough and cinnamon-y chocolate, topped with a streusel that is caramelized to perfection. The restaurant’s owners,...
View ArticleShop Talk: Conifer Closes, Oakland Vintage in SF, and More Retail News
Bringing you the latest in retail therapy around the Bay Area. Indie fashion lovers will be sad to hear the news that the impeccably curated boutique Conifer in Cow Hollow is shutting its doors. The...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: The Square Comes to North Beach, Where to Celebrate Mardi...
1) North Beach Gets a New Neighbor: The SquareMarch 1 marks the opening of North Beach's newest neighborhood watering hole. Award-winning Chefs/Owners Teague Moriarty and Matt McNamara of...
View ArticleArt Openings: Photorealism, Female Bodies, and More Intriguing Works
This month, Eleanor Harwood Gallery takes a new approach, hosting two solo shows at once, while Brian Gross Fine Art showcases a series of paintings never seen in America. And, Catharine Clark Gallery...
View ArticleUC Berkeley Sweethearts Tie The Knot in Iconic SF Locale
Mark and Christie met as undergraduates at UC Berkeley, live in Cow Hollow, and showcased their love for the Bay Area with a SF-centric wedding last year. Their nuptials featured soft purple and pink...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: A Louisiana Menu, A Girls Night Cooking Class, and More!
Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon Appetit! Thursday, February 27Chef Hogan of Bluestem Brasserie continues his culinary tour across the country with a pit stop in...
View ArticleOld-Fashioned Sherry Makes A Granny-Chic Comeback
If you last saw a bottle of sherry in the back of a dusty liquor cabinet, its San Francisco cult following may surprise you. But this old-school fortified wine is gaining momentum—going beyond esoteric...
View ArticleHot Stuff: Locally Made Hot Sauces
Ding ding, it’s time for the final round of this two-part series on locally made hot stuff (you can read the first piece on sriracha and a couple kimchees here). This installment is all about hot...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Top Beauty Picks for Spring
Renew your beauty regimen this spring with seven fresh, glow-inducing, easy-to-use products that really work. 1. Purely Perfect Hair Cleansing Creme, $40"Revolutionary" is a word that gets tossed...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: Strong Margaritas and Drunk Dancing at Pier 23 Cafe
Weekends are for amateurs. Weeknights are for pros. That's why each week Stuart Schuffman will be exploring a different San Francisco bar, giving you the lowdown on how and where to do your weeknight...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: SF-Marin Food Bank's Paul Ash
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 ArticleSeven Favorite Things: Stationery From Ferme A Papier
If you're anything like us, you can't pass by a stationery shop without stopping in. That said, art hoarders and stationery addicts beware: local designer Cat Seto is back in a big way with her new...
View ArticleAsk a Vet: Is There an Alternative to Getting My Dog Snipped?
Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB is a board certified veterinary behaviorist who counsels guardians whose pets’ issues are beyond...
View ArticleSensory Delights and the Magnetic Charlie Hallowell Lure at Oakland's Penrose
When he started kissing babies, I was convinced: Oakland restaurateur Charlie Hallowell, 40, is on a tear. Hailed for his first two hits, Boot & Shoe Service on Grand Avenue and Pizzaiolo in...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: The Square Opening in North Beach, Esta Noche Closes, and More
This week in restaurant news, we have the revamp of two shuttered spaces, one in North Beach and one in SoMa, and the return of restaurateur George Chen, who's at work on a big food complex in...
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