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

Toast 2018 With An Elegant Gin Cocktail

Staying in this New Year’s Eve? Get the party going by mixing drinks at home. Nothing says classic glamour more than a gin-style stirred cocktail.

Best Place To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In San Francisco

Still not sure where to ring in 2018? These restaurants have you covered.

Step Inside Sweden’s Luxe Icehotel

Each December a world famous hotel and art exhibition, Icehotel, is made entirely out of ice and snow in the remote wilderness of Sweden.

Bluestem Brasserie’s New Chef Takes Restaurant To A Higher Level

Whether it’s your first or 33rd time dining at the exceptional eatery, you won’t be disappointed by new chef Trevor Ogden’s food.

Hard-To-Find Athleisure Brands Available At The Sweatbar Pop-Up

From now until the end of January, shop for chic activewear from Varley, Vimmia, and more at the Sweatbar pop-up on Union Street.

Ram’s Gate Winery Offers Unique Experiences In Luxe Setting

A mere 35-minutes from the city, Ram’s Gate is unofficial gateway to wine country and the ideal place for a leisurely afternoon.

The Shopkeep Gift Guide With Jessie Black

Interior designer, Jessie Black, owner of a namesake boutique on Sacramento St., shares his gift ideas for quintessential San Francisco personality types.

Where To Celebrate Christmas Weekend In San Francisco

Don’t want to bother with cooking or planning a menu this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Make a reservation at one of the following places.

Tony Gemignani Opens Italian Specialty Shop In North Beach

Tony Gemignani has opened his fourth location in the North Beach neighborhood. Giovanni Italian Specialties is a deli and retail shop.

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