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

SF Weekend Preview: Shed’s Holiday Open House, Band Together 2

Shed, the gorgeous market and eatery in Healdsburg, is hosting a day of holiday merriment Saturday, December 9. Make wreaths, shuck oysters, & more.

At Glide’s Holiday Jam, Love Overcomes

Glide Memorial Church’s annual Holiday Jam raised more than $2 million. Valerie Simpson performed and Amy Errett was honored.

The Do’s And Dont’s Of Hosting A Haute Holiday Tea

No holiday season is complete without a festive tea. Here’s how to host a memorable tea at home with tips from chef Michael Wong of the Top of the Mark.

Baxter Of California Pop-Up Brings Men’s Grooming Services To SF

Baxter of California has opened its first pop-up shop in downtown SF inside the Banana Republic flagship. Enjoy complimentary grooming services there now.

The Shopkeep Gift Guide With Convert’s Randy Brewer

Eco-fashion champion and owner of the boutiques Convert, Randy Brewer, shares his gift ideas for quintessential San Francisco personality types.

Celebs Descend On Silicon Valley For Breakthrough Prize Awards

The red carpet at last night’s 6th annual Breakthrough Prize Awards in Silicon Valley was filled with A-list celebrities and top notch scientists.

New Bar And Restaurant The Snug Now Open On Fillmore Street

The Snug, an ambitious new watering hole on the corner of Fillmore and Clay Streets, is open for business. Enjoy craft beer, cocktails, and creative eats.

The Shopkeep Gift Guide With Jay Jeffers & Michael Purdy

Power couple and owners of Jay Jeffers The Store, Jay Jeffers and Michael Purdy, share their gift ideas for quintessential San Francisco personality types.

Christina Stembel’s Do’s and Dont’s To Perfect Flower Arrangements

Farmgirl Flowers founder Christina Stemebl teaches us how to make the best bouquets. It’s all about thrillers, fillers, and spillers!

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