Katie Sweeney

Katie Sweeney is a San Francisco-based journalist who has created lifestyle, culinary, and luxury content for over a decade at many nationally-known and respected publications. Prior to Haute Living, Katie was a contributing editor at MyDomaine, the LA-based lifestyle website, writing over 20 stories per week. Before that, Katie worked as a personal chef to the Newsom family for two years. She catered and orchestrated many of Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s personal events. Katie got her start at PopSugar, where she was the founding editor of its food channel. During her five years at PopSugar, she established a following over 750K readers, represented the brand at countless national culinary events like the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and launched a popular video cooking series.

Posts by Katie Sweeney

Wellendorff Opens First U.S. Jewelry Boutique in San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco is the new home of Wellendorff, the German jeweler known for its silk ropes and vibrant rings. Step inside the opening party.

Haute Happenings: 8 June Events to Add to Your Agenda

From a festive live auction hosted by actress Sharon Stone to a Pinot and pork tasting, here are June’s top events in San Francisco.

5 Haute Spots For Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine in the Bay Area

From vegan fine dining to the most delicious juice cleanse, here are the five best places in San Francisco for all of your healthy eating needs.

4 New Summer Lunches to Devour the Next Time You’re in Downtown SF

Lobster rolls, seasonal salads, and wildly fresh seafood are a few of the summer’s best lunch offerings for working professionals in downtown San Francisco.

SF: The Judgement of Paris Fêted at Battery Wine Tasting

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, tech moguls and wine industry vets recreated the iconic tasting at the Battery in San Francisco.

Charles Krug’s Rich History Moves Winery Toward the Future

Learn how brothers Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi Jr. are taking their 155 year winery into a new era.

Minted Opens San Francisco Pop-Up With Packed Party

A select group of San Franciscans gathered to celebrate the opening of Minted Local. The first brick-and-mortar location of Minted, an online global marketplace that sells stylish stationary, pretty home linens, and unique artwork from independent artists, was packed with creative types eager to get a glimpse of the chic shop.

SF’s Women in Tech Honored at Dinner Hosted by Elle

Eight esteemed females, including CEOs and start-up founders, were honored at Elle’s third annual Women in Tech dinner in San Francisco.

5 Spots to Stock Up On Haute Picnic Provisions

Head to Golden Gate Park, the Presidio or Crissy Field on any warm day in San Francisco and you’ll come across hundreds of people picnicking in the sun. When the temps rise above 70, locals love to lounge in the grass with a scrumptious spread of snacks and sips.

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