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

Chef Gayle Pirie’s Thoughtful Artsy Guide To San Francisco

A San Francisco native, Gayle Pirie has seen the city through its ups and downs from the lens of her restaurant, Foreign Cinema.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss The Symphony’s Coming Out Party

With a gay male couple—James Hormel and Michael Nguyen-Hormel—as co-chairs, this year’s opening of the San Francisco Symphony is breaking boundaries.

4 French Rosés Perfect For SF’s Indian Summer

September and October are the warmest months of the year and the perfect time to try a new bottle of rosé or two. Here are four must-try labels.

A Day In The Life Of Vintner & Restauranteur Joel Gott

Joel Gott is the mastermind behind the wildly popular Joel Gott wine label and beloved burger joint, Gott’s Roadside. Here is a look at his daily life.

W Hotel Announces Exciting New Renovation Plan

The hotel scene in San Francisco is undergoing a major overhaul. The W announced its “Gold Fever” guest room renovation that’s set to debut in 2019.

Attending The Opera Ball? Here Is What You’re Helping Fund

On Friday, September 7, SF’s glitterati will come out to celebrate the opening of the Opera. If you’re attending, here is what your ticket will fund.

Eat Drink SF Brings Culinary Greatness To Fort Mason This Weekend

Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26, the Bay Area’s best chefs, bartenders, and winemakers will be at the foodie celebration.

Sotheby’s Debuts New Carl Pickhardt Selling Exhibition Downtown

Sotheby’s is experimenting with a modern new showroom concept. Called S|2, its first SF exhibit recently premiered downtown at One Sansome Street.

New Wave Rosé: Meet France’s Other Rosé Region, The Languedoc

Move over Provence, the Languedoc is Southern France’s hottest up-and-coming region for pink wine. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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