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Founded in 2001, 7x7 is an online magazine celebrating San Francisco Bay Area life, publishing daily stories on the best local food and drink, arts and culture, style and design, outdoor adventures, travel + more.
More than 2,000 participants voted for their favorite open spaces, beaches, and historic sites, choosing those from Monterey County to Mono County as winners in 10 out of 12 categories.
NorCal dominated this year's list of the Best California State Parks for camping, hiking, views + more.
In the second annual survey, more than 2,000 participants voted for their favorite open spaces, beaches, and historic sites, choosing those from Monterey County to Mono County as winners in 10 out of 12 categories. That’s pretty impressive, considering there are 280 state parks across California enc
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May 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
More than 2,000 participants voted for their favorite open spaces, beaches, and historic sites, choosing those from Monterey County to Mono County as winners in 10 out of 12 categories.
Chef Gloria Dominguez's attention to detail is so unyielding, she insists on using many ingredients not easily sourced around these parts, and techniques some would argue are far too time-consuming for a high-volume restaurant.
First Taste: Amado adds a sophisticated take on traditional Mexican dishes to the Burlingame scene.
Amado is no ordinary Mexican eatery. Custom-made amber glass lamps overhead and warm brown banquettes with gold and cream-colored accents fill the modern, stylish space. The lively open bar divides the dining room from the lounge, which also serves the full menu. A large round art piece along the ba
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May 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Chef Gloria Dominguez's attention to detail is so unyielding, she insists on using many ingredients not easily sourced around these parts, and techniques some would argue are far too time-consuming for a high-volume restaurant.
They created some rooms with just one or two artists and used tools such as the artists’ own voice and archival video to humanize them.
SFMOMA reimagines the ways we connect to 250 works of art across four floors.
His father had an answer for people who asked why the couple collected a particular work, he said.
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May 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
They created some rooms with just one or two artists and used tools such as the artists’ own voice and archival video to humanize them.
Whatever her style and no matter your budget, these picks from Bay Area brands and shops check all the right (gift) boxes.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026: 13 Bay Area Finds to Make Mom’s Sunday
Put a bow on it, and don't procrastinate: Mother’s Day is May 10th.
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May 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Whatever her style and no matter your budget, these picks from Bay Area brands and shops check all the right (gift) boxes.
It’s a mother of a week.
Grab a chai from Elaichi on Monday, margaritas at Equal Parts on Tuesday, then get ready to ogle art by Ruth Asawa, let loose at the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, and party with KQED.
Grab a chai from Elaichi on Monday, margaritas at Equal Parts on Tuesday, then get ready to ogle art by Ruth Asawa, let loose at the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, and party with KQED.
26 Fun Things to Do This Week (5.4.26)
Grab a chai from Elaichi on Monday, margaritas at Equal Parts on Tuesday, then get ready to ogle art by Ruth Asawa, let loose at the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, and party with KQED. To celebrate your favorite matriarch on Sunday, treat her to tea with Little Moon Bakehouse, shopping at The
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May 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
It’s a mother of a week.
Grab a chai from Elaichi on Monday, margaritas at Equal Parts on Tuesday, then get ready to ogle art by Ruth Asawa, let loose at the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, and party with KQED.
Grab a chai from Elaichi on Monday, margaritas at Equal Parts on Tuesday, then get ready to ogle art by Ruth Asawa, let loose at the Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, and party with KQED.
Antique throwaway items like restaurant matchbooks can rekindle the flame of long-forgotten businesses and their proprietors.
Vintage matchbooks shed light on San Francisco's hidden histories.
This is where ephemera comes in. Antique throwaway items like restaurant matchbooks can rekindle the flame of long-forgotten businesses and their proprietors.
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April 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Antique throwaway items like restaurant matchbooks can rekindle the flame of long-forgotten businesses and their proprietors.
From San Francisco to Santa Cruz, these two- to five-milers come with a side of coffee, mimosas, benedicts, and more.
5 Bay Area Hikes with a Side of Brunch
If you ask us, a morning hike is best when there’s a reward to look forward to at the end.
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April 28, 2026 at 11:39 PM
From San Francisco to Santa Cruz, these two- to five-milers come with a side of coffee, mimosas, benedicts, and more.
Only half a block from the historic Sonoma Plaza is the perfect starting point for a book lover's road trip.
Follow the footsteps of great NorCal writers on this literary road trip through the Sonoma Valley.
Readers’ Books (130 E. Napa St.) is only half a block from the historic Sonoma Plaza, and the perfect starting point for a literary road trip.
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April 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Only half a block from the historic Sonoma Plaza is the perfect starting point for a book lover's road trip.
Prepare your palettes: Good food abounds in the Bay this week.
27 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.27.26)
Good food abounds in the Bay this week. Start with new lunch service at Roka Akor, then make your way through the Taste of Temescal on Wednesday, and a wine dinner at Oakland’s Lake Chalet on Thursday. Save room to support your local food bank by filling your bowl at a unique fundraiser on Sunday, t
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April 27, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Prepare your palettes: Good food abounds in the Bay this week.
This year’s curated group of designers has reimagined the interiors of an 1897 Queen Anne Victorian with modern artistry ranging from bespoke marble to hand-painted murals.
The 47th San Francisco Decorator Showcase reclaims the art of stillness.
Built in 1897, the nearly 10,000-square-foot Queen Anne-style Victorian at 2315 Broadway Street stands as a testament to the gilded era of Pacific Heights. Originally commissioned for the Anspacher family and designed by architect Moses J. Lyon, the residence is a touchstone for the ornate detailing
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April 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This year’s curated group of designers has reimagined the interiors of an 1897 Queen Anne Victorian with modern artistry ranging from bespoke marble to hand-painted murals.
A crop of recent hotel additions is making a trip to this exceptional city all the more exciting—and not just in the trendy Roma and Condesa neighborhoods.
3 Stunning New Stays in Mexico City
A crop of recent hotel additions is making a trip to the city all the more exciting—and not just in the trendy Roma and Condesa neighborhoods.
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April 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM
A crop of recent hotel additions is making a trip to this exceptional city all the more exciting—and not just in the trendy Roma and Condesa neighborhoods.
Known as Napa’s “Main Street,” St. Helena is near the heart of the valley, and it played a major role in putting the region on the map.
Modern Guide to St. Helena: Napa Valley's Historic "Main Street" + Wineries Celebrate 150 Years
Known as Napa’s “Main Street,” St. Helena is near the heart of the valley, and it played a major role in putting it on the map: The region’s first ever wineries were established here, and today the area has more than 150 of them and its own appellation.
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April 22, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Known as Napa’s “Main Street,” St. Helena is near the heart of the valley, and it played a major role in putting the region on the map.
It is wildly popular, with about 21,000 attendees showing up to more than 150 events last year that included styles like Bhangra, K-Pop, hip hop, aerial, folk, and West African.
Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings
So, every year for Bay Area Dance Week, he puts on one of its highlights: Dancing in the Park in Golden Gate Park.
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April 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It is wildly popular, with about 21,000 attendees showing up to more than 150 events last year that included styles like Bhangra, K-Pop, hip hop, aerial, folk, and West African.
Earth Day gets an extension with celebrations almost every day. Check out the sustainable fashion-friendly Earth Summit, a cleanup at Stern Grove, Spoonbar’s special menu, and a citywide bioblitz.
30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)
Earth Day gets an extension with celebrations almost every day. Check out the sustainable fashion-friendly Earth Summit, a cleanup at Stern Grove, Spoonbar’s special menu, and a citywide bioblitz. Also going big: the debut of Cookbook Week, an adults-only Mad Tea House party, the celeb-studded Napa
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April 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Earth Day gets an extension with celebrations almost every day. Check out the sustainable fashion-friendly Earth Summit, a cleanup at Stern Grove, Spoonbar’s special menu, and a citywide bioblitz.
This Earth Day, we’re tipping our hats to the local clean beauty brands going above and beyond the industry standard, and calling out their most essential products.
13 Bay Area Beauty Brands to Give Your Routine a Sustainability Makeover This Earth Day
Of the 120 billion pieces of discarded packaging associated with makeup and skincare each year, 95 percent is destined for landfill (or, just as likely, for the world’s oceans).
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April 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM
This Earth Day, we’re tipping our hats to the local clean beauty brands going above and beyond the industry standard, and calling out their most essential products.
Just because times are tough doesn’t mean you can’t still live a little.
The Big Cheap 2026: 49 Things to Eat, Do + See in SF for Under $20
Stick to your budget and like it with these 49 things to do in San Francisco for less than $20.
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April 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Just because times are tough doesn’t mean you can’t still live a little.
For spa regulars who crave more memorable experiences—quirky, offbeat ones, even—here’s a crop of distinctive wellness destinations from southern California to Mendocino.
Not Your Average Spa Day: 7 of California’s Most Unique Wellness Resorts
For spa regulars who crave more memorable experiences—quirky, offbeat ones, even—here’s a crop of distinctive wellness destinations from southern California to Mendocino.
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April 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
For spa regulars who crave more memorable experiences—quirky, offbeat ones, even—here’s a crop of distinctive wellness destinations from southern California to Mendocino.
Crafting is having a moment, and the timing couldn’t be better, seeing as the ultimate antidote to trying times is hands-on creative expression.
5 Places to Get Crafty in San Francisco
When a DIY date is in order—solo, coupled up, or with friends—look beyond the usual suspects to SF’s funky studios, cozy spaces, and even the realm of the departed. Get off your screen and get your hands dirty at these crafty workshops.
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April 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Crafting is having a moment, and the timing couldn’t be better, seeing as the ultimate antidote to trying times is hands-on creative expression.
On these four routes, you’ll find everything from outdoor adventure and historic sites to kitschy roadside attractions and wine tasting.
4 Less-Traveled Road Trips in Northern California
But while heading to Tahoe, Big Sur, or the Russian River are epic must-do journeys, they’re just the tip of the road trip iceberg.
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April 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
On these four routes, you’ll find everything from outdoor adventure and historic sites to kitschy roadside attractions and wine tasting.
Nobody puts Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz in a corner.
First Taste: At Mexican restaurant Maria Isabel, Dalida's chefs adeptly balance authenticity and originality.
Dalida wasn’t just excellent (and still one of our favorites in the city), it showcased a side of Mediterranean cuisine seen infrequently in the Bay Area, one that nodded to Sayat’s Turkish heritage and other food traditions from the sea’s eastern side.
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April 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Nobody puts Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz in a corner.
Making a glorious return this week: the immersive Startup Art Fair, Lord Stanley’s Turntable, Filoli’s spring tea, the Cherry Blossom Fest, SF Climate Week, the SF LGBT Center Soirée, Fort Mason's Night Market, and the SF SPCA’s birthday block party.
29 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.13.26)
Making a glorious return this week: the immersive Startup Art Fair, Lord Stanley’s Turntable, Filoli’s spring tea, the Cherry Blossom Fest, SF Climate Week, the SF LGBT Center Soirée, Fort Mason's Night Market, and the SF SPCA’s birthday block party. Not enough to keep you busy? Check out New Mexica
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April 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Making a glorious return this week: the immersive Startup Art Fair, Lord Stanley’s Turntable, Filoli’s spring tea, the Cherry Blossom Fest, SF Climate Week, the SF LGBT Center Soirée, Fort Mason's Night Market, and the SF SPCA’s birthday block party.
Like arteries, the work in the new Asian Art Museum exhibition Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries pulses somewhere between the grotesque and beautiful, the unfathomable and the quotidian.
The Asian Art Museum's jaw-dropping new exhibition weaves together the contradictions of the human condition.
Like arteries, the work in the new Asian Art Museum exhibition Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries pulses somewhere between the grotesque and beautiful, the unfathomable and the quotidian.
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April 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Like arteries, the work in the new Asian Art Museum exhibition Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries pulses somewhere between the grotesque and beautiful, the unfathomable and the quotidian.
Pacific Grove feels like a step back in time, with a quaint, Main Street kind of vibe where art, community, and longtime locally owned businesses prevail. That makes it notable—but not surprising—to see a recent boom in new openings here.
Modern Guide to Pacific Grove: The Low-Key Monterey Bay Beach Town is Having a Moment
But Pacific Grove as a travel destination has generally stayed pretty quiet despite its gorgeous location and lengthy history. It’s a town that feels like a step back in time, with a quaint, Main Street kind of vibe where art, community, and longtime locally owned businesses prevail.
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April 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Pacific Grove feels like a step back in time, with a quaint, Main Street kind of vibe where art, community, and longtime locally owned businesses prevail. That makes it notable—but not surprising—to see a recent boom in new openings here.
This season’s performances include Bob Dylan, Alabama Shakes, Jack Johnson, Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, Jon Batiste, Jungle, and more.
The 2026 lineup at Berkeley's Greek Theatre is legendary.
Operating continuously since 1903—and with Another Planet Entertainment as the exclusive promoter since 2004—the historic 8,500-person amphitheater will once again transform the Berkeley Hills into a premier destination for live music under the stars. This season’s performances include legendary and
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April 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This season’s performances include Bob Dylan, Alabama Shakes, Jack Johnson, Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, Jon Batiste, Jungle, and more.
A years-long remodel and reimagining has transformed the 143 guest rooms, Big Four Restaurant, and the over-the-top Nob Hill Spa.
Nob Hill crown jewels The Huntington Hotel + Big Four Restaurant are back with a little help from Ken Fulk.
In the 1860s four Sacramento businessmen turned their gaze towards San Francisco and determined it was the place to further their futures.
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April 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A years-long remodel and reimagining has transformed the 143 guest rooms, Big Four Restaurant, and the over-the-top Nob Hill Spa.