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Saison Flourishes in Its New SoMa Home

A startlingly gorgeous dish presents itself with a whisper of explanation: “This is our vegetable crudité of foraged greens, dressed with fermented anchovy and Meyer lemon and topped with fried mermaid’s hair and kelp.

Market Watch: Luella's Chef Ben de Vries Picks Up Spring Produce

Chef Ben with Peas

For Chef Ben de Vries, spring at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a homecoming for some of his favorite produce.

Why Malo Matters in Napa Now More than Ever

Malolactic Fermentation

It is almost impossible to go wine tasting in Napa Valley and not hear about what percentage of the Chardonnay you are tasting underwent a mysterious transformation known as malolactic fermentation.

Bahl Hornin! It's Time for the 17th Annual Boonville Beer Fest

17th Annual Boonville Beer Fest

Time to brush up on your Boontling, because on Saturday, May 4, Anderson Valley Brewing Company hosts the 17th Annual Boonville Beer Festival at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds.

Mid-Market to Get Much New Food & Drink In the Next Two Years

Market Square

Assuming the economy doesn't decide to tank again, we are poised for another 2010-style boom in the food-and-drink world, especially around SoMa and the quickly gentrifying Mid-Market.

We Wanna Be Friends With: Scott Youkilis

Scott Youkilis/ Hi Lo BBQ

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 questions about their life in San Francisco.

Inside Belinda Leong's New B. Patisserie

“I’ve been waiting for you guys to open for so long,” says a beaming patron eyeing the buttery viennoiserie at the newly minted B. Patisserie cafe.

Secret Recipe: JumpstartMD Roasted Swordfish with Red Onion and Braised Bok Choy

Leftover Swordfish Salad

Want a fresh, local fish recipe that is also healthy? JumpstartMD blogger Mara Iaconi, RN, ANP-C shares her mouthwatering secret recipe for roasted swordfish with baby bok choy so you can get your omega-3s and achieve healthy weight loss using delicious, locally sourced ingredients. 

Cure Your Hangover with Menudo

menudo

We’re all about the best hangover cures here at 7x7. With all the drinking that goes on in the Bay, you have to be properly equipped to get by the next day.  Pho, Bloody Marys, ramen; you name it, we’ve covered it. Next on our list is the rich, comforting Mexican soup, Menudo.

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