Prep your palate for sweet treats. Check out George’s Donuts drool-worthy Che Fico collab, Salt & Straw’s apple delights, and Bonjour Bakehouse’s French pastries. Treats also abound at celebrations across the city: it’s time for cake with Claude the Alligator at the Cal Academy of Sciences, Duboce Park, and Project Open Hand, and edible spreads for Malaysia Day at Damansara, Latin American Heritage Month at Mägo, and Cheese Fest at the Ferry Building. Nom nom. --- Jump ahead to this ...| 7x7 Bay Area
There was a time when finding a hotel that would let you bring your dog along was ruff. Not anymore. Luxe getaways for dogs (and their humans) are on the rise. --- According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 50 percent of dog owners traveled with their pets in 2024. If you’re a dog owner, you already know it’s often much easier (and sometimes less expensive) to bring your hound along than it is to book a dog sitter or reserve a spot at a boarding facility. Perceptive hotels...| 7x7 Bay Area
After several years of Healdsburg dominating Sonoma County buzz, an old standby is drawing renewed focus. Over the last year, the quaint town of Sonoma has added a new crop of restaurants and hotels to its résumé that are generating both popular fanfare and critical acclaim. --- There’s just one problem: With so much to try, it’s impossible to do it all in a single visit. We’ve curated six overnight itineraries to help you narrow down your options. From a romantic getaway to one that...| 7x7 Bay Area
The 17th Maker Faire Bay Area returns September 26–28, transforming Vallejo’s historic Mare Island Naval Shipyard into a hub of invention, creativity, and discovery. Known as the “Greatest Show-and-Tell on Earth,” Maker Faire brings together more than 20,000 creators, crafters, artisans, and participants for a weekend of hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and inspiring showcases. --- Over its three days, the event will highlight the diversity and ingenuity of the global maker mov...| 7x7 Bay Area
Forty years ago, a McDonald’s opened near Rome’s treasured Spanish Steps. Local people were none too happy. Instead of fanfare, the fast-food outpost received swift backlash against the global cultural homogenization it represented. --- The tumult gave birth to the Slow Food Movement, a grassroots campaign to defend and promote regional heritage, culinary traditions, and a less frenetic pace of life. Since then, “slow food” has become part of a global lexicon whose principles have spr...| 7x7 Bay Area
Of the five common senses, smell is the one most linked to emotion and memory.We aren’t just highly attuned to nostalgic scents, like when a stranger’s cologne that sends you straight back to the high school crush you once swooned over. We seek out pleasant olfactory experiences to surround ourselve...| 7x7 Bay Area
The season is shifting, but the fun endures. Celebrate your day off at PLS on Post’s happy hour or deep in Miles Davis’ blues. Then say hello to fall's bounty: there's harvest-inspired cuisine in St. Helena and Napa, bountiful vegan food at the Bizerkeley Food Fest, and a new climate-positive dinner club at Shuggie's. Plus, it’s show season: catch Hamlet, Second City, the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus, the SF Opera, and cinema in Bernal. Jump ahead to this week's top events: See Chicago’...| 7x7 Bay Area
We're praying "summer" will arrive soon in San Francisco and along the foggy coast. (Please!?) In that spirit, we've decided to forget the current temperature and instead start planning for sun with this guide to the area's dog-friendly beaches. Even if Karl never returns to his lair, these sandy stretches are still worth layering up for. We promise your dog won't mind—just be sure to check leash rules and restrictions before heading out. From Tomales Bay to Santa Cruz, these are our favori...| 7x7 Bay Area
The day has finally come. All the Instagram reels of pups frolicking around yoga studios to popular tunes has finally gotten to me. Now, the only thing standing between me and my first puppy yoga experience is a baby gate. On the other side, eight 12-week-old dachshunds scold me for being a little late. --- If you so much as think about puppy yoga, you’ll get a targeted ad for it. It’s definitely trending. But is it worth the hype? Yes—but also maybe not. I attend weekly yoga classes (t...| 7x7 Bay Area
Go all out for oysters, wine, and iconic performances without breaking the bank. Enjoy deals by the half-dozen at Popi’s Oysterette, raise spirited or alcohol-free glasses at Baldacci Family Vineyards and Ocean Beach Cafe, then let the music take you away at Mountain Winery, The Fillmore, and the Flower Piano Lounge. --- These perks and more can be yours when you join 7x7 Social Club. (Free tickets are limited in number and available only while supplies last.) Food, Wine + Experiences Have ...| 7x7 Bay Area
This fall, the spotlight will shine on another memorable season of art, dance, theater, and music in the San Francisco Bay Area.Whether your tastes lean classic or contemporary, there are plenty of reasons to clear your calendar, from MoAD's Unbound: Art, Blackness, and the Universe and Francisco Mo...| 7x7 Bay Area
There’s a new reason to hop on the ferry to Treasure Island this fall. Starting Saturday, September 13th, Off the Grid launches a new weekly festival at the soon-to-open Cityside Park on Treasure Island, transforming the waterfront into a Mediterranean-inspired escape complete with artisanal food trucks, aperitif culture, and jaw-dropping views of the bay. --- (Courtesy of Off the Grid) Every Saturday through November, from 11am to 4pm, the adventure includes lawn games on wide-open waterfr...| 7x7 Bay Area
Maybe you’ve already sipped Redwood Empire Whiskey at Brickhouse or Louie’s or the Beach Chalet; their spirits have been on the market since 2019. But something you couldn't do was visit their distillery. Redwood Empire, part of Purple Brands, didn’t have a hospitality center—until now. The recent game-changer is their acquisition of Savage & Cook Distillery’s two historic buildings on Mare Island, a space encompassing the distilling operations plus a bar, restaurant, and serene ups...| 7x7 Bay Area
Make the most of every day (and the long weekend) this week.Labor Day unleashes San Francisco's second summer. Let loose with the Mission Bowling Club, Geeks Who Drink, and party-goers in Mint Plaza. Seize the day before Ruth Asawa’s retrospective leaves town or at Non Stop Bhangra's Indian wedding ...| 7x7 Bay Area
Excellent hikes come in all sizes; a quick in-and-out can be just as memorable as a full day on the trail. But sometimes the best hike falls in between—a couple of hours that are easily accomplished in a morning or afternoon. --- Five-mile trails are just right. They’re enough to take in some natural beauty and get your heart pumping, but not so much you have to set aside an entire day to make them happen. From the Sonoma Coast to the Santa Cruz Mountains, these (approximately) five-mile ...| 7x7 Bay Area
Harvest season in Wine Country typically runs from August through October, but 2025 is no ordinary year in Sonoma Valley. This year, the region is popping corks to celebrate its 200th harvest.Two centuries ago, Father José Altimira and Indigenous workers planted the first vineyard in Sonoma Valley. ...| 7x7 Bay Area
From the untamed Marin Headlands to the quaint downtown waterfront, Sausalito’s charms are legendary.For over a century, the tiny town abutting the Golden Gate National Recreation Area has attracted city dwellers and tourists to its shores, where colorful houseboats float like jelly beans on the wat...| 7x7 Bay Area
When it opened in 1875, the Palace Hotel was the world’s largest and most costly. This year marks the grand dame’s 150th anniversary. Like much of San Francisco, it has survived some reinvention. Although the 1906 earthquake and fire decimated the original building, the Palace reopened more beautiful than before in 1909. --- In the nearly century-and-a-quarter that’s followed, the Palace has frequently been at the center of local—and national—history, with a number of major events t...| 7x7 Bay Area
All week my husband’s been asking me: “Are you going to jump in the bay?”Every time I give him that look, the sheepish one, the one that means I’m still deciding. I want to jump in, I really do, but with the water temperature around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, I’m still on the fence—or, in this case, the...| 7x7 Bay Area
Generous helpings of eggs Benedict or fluffy French toast always call for a fruity libation to wash it all down. Grab a group of friends and head to one of these bottomless mimosas brunch locations to keep the good times pouring.| 7x7 Bay Area
It’s a great week to chase spirits of every variety. For the alcoholic sort, catch classes, happy hours, tastings, and dinners across the Bay Area. For souls seeking summer, catch the final days of SF Fringe and street-side parties. Scratch your itch for adventure in Healdsburg, Los Gatos, and Yountville—nd don't forget to heed the Hungry Ghost. --- Jump ahead to this week's top events: Bring your happy hour outside at the Embarcadero Center. Embrace the gloom with a Fogust party in Sunse...| 7x7 Bay Area
Astounding as it may seem, some people are saying that summer is over—a sentiment likely stemming from the fact that our public school system somehow crept up its start date to early August (anyone over the age of twenty will remember that school always started after Labor Day). Sadly, this pretty m...| 7x7 Bay Area
In its third year, Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival seeks to feed the Bay Area’s hungriest of ghosts. The only citywide festival of its kind in the nation (also known as Zhongyuan Festival or Yulan Festival) is a celebration for the Chinese diaspora, signifying a time in the Lunar calendar when the boundary between human and spiritual realms is thinner, allowing anguished spirits, or “hungry ghosts,” to enter the earthly dimension seeking comfort—and, in the case of this festival, ...| 7x7 Bay Area
Eight days before President Obama left the White House, he made Cotoni-Coast Dairies an official national monument. North of Santa Cruz, near Davenport, it’s 5,800 beautiful acres of coastal prairie, oak woodlands, canyons, wetlands, and redwood forest—and it’s now home to a brand-new trail system. Nearly nine miles designated for hiking and mountain biking open to the public on August 16th. --- On a clear day, you can see out to the ocean from the trails, and while it’s just 90 minut...| 7x7 Bay Area
In the ever-evolving landscape of aesthetic and regenerative medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has quickly gained recognition among surgeons, celebrities, athletes, and wellness enthusiasts for its powerful healing properties. Now, San Francisco’s leading plastic surgeon, Dr. Usha Rajagopal, is offering this cutting-edge treatment as part of her expanding focus on improving surgical patient outcomes, regenerative treatments, and wellness-centered care—making her one of the few pr...| 7x7 Bay Area
San Francisco has no shortage of Turkish restaurants serving the country’s greatest culinary hits: sizzling kebabs, colorful mezze spreads, and pizza-like flatbreads such as pide and lahmacun. But until recently, one beloved tradition was notably absent from local menus: kahvaltı, the lavish Turkish breakfast spread, meant to be shared, savored, and lingered over. --- Today, more and more spots are rolling out generous tablescapes of sweet and savory delights that include tangy Turkish che...| 7x7 Bay Area
On the south side of the city, Bayview-Hunters Point has been quietly undergoing a powerful transformation. Since 2021, the neighborhood’s main Third Street corridor has welcomed more than 25 new businesses and nonprofits, with a diverse range of restaurants leading the pack. --- Why is this often-ignored neighborhood finally getting a chance to shine? While downtown staggered through the pandemic years, Bayview-Hunters Point had an entirely different trajectory, one rooted in partnerships ...| 7x7 Bay Area
As technology speeds us along at an ever-faster pace, the Bay Area is developing a serious nostalgia for a time when things were a little more analog, a little less artificial—a little, dare I say it, simpler. Nowhere is that longing more visible than in local restaurant culture—”comfort food” is called that for a reason. --- This year alone, San Francisco and Oakland have seen the return of previously loved spots that closed or were on hiatus (Ox & Tiger, Understory, Daytrip Counter,...| 7x7 Bay Area
Bring your appetite this week. Head to a spiffed-up Beretta, the new Precita Social, or Shuggie’s for its last trash pies. Try dinner with vineyard views in Healdsburg, with Knob Creek whiskey in Emeryville, or with reggae sounds in Oakland. It’s all good preparation for the epic return of the SF Pizza, Bagel, and Beer Festival. --- Jump ahead to this week's top events: Go Latin for lunch with the new weekly series Mid-Week Mercado. Swing with the Jazz Mafia at a free rooftop music festiv...| 7x7 Bay Area
Artist Michele Pred first went up to di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa in 1988. Then a student at California College of the Arts, she was immediately enamored. Seeing work like Mildred Howard’s bottle houses and Enrique Chagoya’s political art made a huge difference to her, she says. So, she kept going back—both to see the art and to spend time with vintner and Northern California art collector Rene di Rosa. --- About a decade before di Rosa’s death in 2010, right after Sept...| 7x7 Bay Area
Some things in life—and fashion—are simply meant to be. For Suzanne Chu, a San Francisco native and seasoned beauty-and-style insider, opening her own boutique at 3625 Sacramento Street wasn’t just a career move—it was kismet. --- This spring, Article took over the former Betty Lin space with a sharply curated assortment of pieces that could easily be found in the wardrobes of the city’s most stylish. The mix of cool denim, insanely buttery leather motos, edgy sunglasses, standout j...| 7x7 Bay Area
For years, body enhancement has been dominated by surgical procedures—from implants to fat grafting and traditional breast augmentation. Yet, as patient preferences shift toward more natural, less invasive solutions, new treatments are redefining what is possible. In a major advancement for aesthetic medicine, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Usha Rajagopal is the first provider in San Francisco to offer Alloclae, a revolutionary non-surgical treatment designed for body contouring, shaping, and...| 7x7 Bay Area
Squeeze every last drop out of summer with a day pass at one of the Bay Area's best resort pools. At these chic Wine Country hotels, Silicon Valley retreats, and East Bay hideaways, pool privileges can include everything from towels and fitness center access to spa treatments and complimentary bottles of bubbly. Go ahead, dive right in. --- Hotel Nia, Menlo Park While San Francisco suffers with its coldest summer in 40 years, Silicon Valley is simmering in perfect 80 degree weather. At Hotel ...| 7x7 Bay Area
Alameda Island, the former naval base off Oakland’s coast, has traditionally stayed pretty under the radar. But lately, the tides have been shifting. These days, the small city is home to a community of makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs bringing big-city vibes to the small-town islet. --- Alameduh, a new quarterly zine coming this fall, aims to shine the spotlight on them and the latest in art, food, music, and culture in Alameda—and we’ve got a sneak peek. Founder Corinne Avganim Wi...| 7x7 Bay Area
Golden hour to after hours, the city pulses with energy this week. Celebrate summer with festivals, food, and live music across the Bay Area—from the massive crowds at Outside Lands to flirty night markets and farm-to-table menus that are almost too good to be true. Think sun-soaked days, dancing barefoot, sipping something cold, and staying out just a little too late. --- Jump ahead to this week's top events: See Marlene Dietrich like never before in Morocco. Step into history with the lau...| 7x7 Bay Area
California's world-class wine regions are a sight for sore eyes—rolling hills with vineyards that change colors with the seasons, charming towns, and both grand and rustic tasting rooms. But there's something extra special about sipping a glass of pinot with the salty sea breeze and a view of the Pacific. --- Soak up gorgeous coastal views and savor every sip at these five ocean-view wineries, from Sonoma to San Diego. Fort Ross Vineyard, Jenner Perched high above the Sonoma coast, Fort Ros...| 7x7 Bay Area
I’d been back in the Bay Area only a few months when I joined some friends for dinner in Little Saigon on the Tenderloin’s western edge. The restaurant—a small, no-frills, family-owned spot that sadly no longer exists—was chosen for a reason: the bo luc lac (shaking beef) was one of the dishes on 7x7’s 2008 Big Eat, and my pal was on a mission to try them all. I hadn’t yet heard of the magazine—which, yes, was actually one of those paginated paper things so elusive today—but a...| 7x7 Bay Area
As San Francisco’s waterfront transit hub, everyone eventually ends up on the Embarcadero one way or another. But this quadrant, dominated by the Ferry Building, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, is as much a destination as it is a commuter corridor. Both within and outside the 127-year...| 7x7 Bay Area
Wearing only a swimsuit, I stand at the edge of the Deschutes River in the first major snowstorm of Bend, Oregon’s winter season.“Try not to hesitate!” Halina Kowalski-Thompson, founder of Gather Sauna House, calls. “Right now. Go all the way out.”I walk forward, the water surging over my feet then ...| 7x7 Bay Area
