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

Lickety Split! Here are the Best Scoop Shops in SF

When the weather heats up and we’re in the mood for ice cream—or gelato!—we head to one of the following places.

Zeel Brings the Bachelor to the Bay Area

Ashley Iaconetti, Lace Morris, Carly Waddell, Evan Bass, and Chase McNary mingled poolside at a private house overlooking the Orinda Country Club.

Long Live China Live

After three years of research, planning, and development, George Chen’s massive new Chinatown complex is finally open.

Weekend Roundup: Auction Napa Valley, Colossal Clusterfest

A look at two of last weekend’s most talked-about events.

Cochon555 Brings Pork Party to SF this Weekend

At Magnolia Brewery on Sunday, June 4 , five chefs will compete in the global edition of Cochon555. Each chef is given a different type of pig and has to wow a team of judges. There are also five winemakers pouring the best wines that pair with pork.

Quick Hits: The Haute Guide to Negroni Week

Campari is hosting Negroni Week next week. Bars in SF will invite cocktail lovers to enjoy the classic libation while raising money for good causes.

The Luxury Beat: Michelin Master David Kinch On Manresa’s 15th Anniversary

Owner and chef of Manresa, David Kinch, chats about his restaurant’s longevity

Ready to Rhum-ble

Meet the bar within a bar that showcases the best types of rum.

Quick Hits: Wine Country Dinners For Your Summer Calendar

Every summer agenda should involve a luxurious dinner in beautiful wine country. Reserve your spot at one of these meals now before it’s too late.

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