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

The RealReal’s Founder Julie Wainwright Is The Real Deal

In 2011 Julie Wainwright started a digital secondhand store. Six years later, The RealReal is worth over $500 million. Meet the woman who is extending the life cycle of fashion.

First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom Honored At Vital Voices Gala

Actress Alyssa Milano was on hand to present California’s new first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom with the Vital Voices innovator for equality award.

Premiere Napa Valley Is All About Cabernet, Camaraderie, & Community

Although Premiere Napa Valley is a trade auction where a bottle can cost $1250, for the vintners who produce the wine, the event is a labor of love.

Cuban Jazz Great Chucho Valdés Honored At SFJAZZ Gala

Corinne Bailey Rae, Irakere 45, Omara Portuondo, and Dianne Reeves were a few of the performers who came out to pay tribute to Valdés.

Ayesha Curry Opens Pop-Up Shop In Jack London Square

Last Friday Ayesha Curry, who is the wife to basketball star Stephen Curry, opened her first-ever retail store, Homemade.

San Francisco Symphony Launches New Summer Concert Series At Stanford

SFS has announced a summer concert series in partnership with Stanford University. SF Symphony at Frost, Presented by Stanford Live takes place July 10-14.

Farah Makras and Mary Beth Shimmon Take Us Inside Vogue Magazine

Farah Makras and Mary Beth Shimmon were hand-picked to represent the Bay Area at a breakfast hosted by Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.

The Avery Now Home To One Of San Francisco’s Most Expensive Penthouses

From the development firm, Related California, The Avery opened up its sales office last fall. Now comes the news of its glorious penthouse collection.

From Chinese New Year Celebrations To Oscar Viewings, Here Are 9 Things To Do In February

Wondering what we will be up to in the next month? Here is what’s on our February agenda.

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