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

A Day in the Life of Mardi Gras Queen Susan Hoff of Fantesca Winery

Napa Valley residents and owners of Fantesca Estate and Winery, Susan and Duane Hoff, were King and Queen of one of Mardi Gras’s premiere parades. Here, Susan describes the unique experience.

Weekend Roundup: Inside the Asian Art Musuem’s Gala and Paris Fashion Week

A look inside the technology and arts themed gala at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.

When Galleries Bloom: A Preview of the de Young’s Bouquets to Art

At the de Young’s annual spring fundraiser, works of art inspire magnificent floral arrangements.

Quick Hits: SPQR Serves Chef-Harvested Caviar, Inside the Pro-Choice Luncheon

Chef Matthew Accarrino, of SPQR, is taking the term farm to table to a whole new level: by harvesting his own caviar.

De Gournay Opens Showroom in SF With Lavish Affair

De Gournay, the creme de la creme of wallpaper and bespoke furnishings, has finally come to the west coast! Their showroom, a sensational jewel box boutique on Sacramento Street, is now open.

Quick Hits: Haute Happenings at the W and Waterbar, Off the Grid Debuts Friday

The W Hotel is launching the 2017 What She Said Series, Waterbar is crafting a special menu in honor of Riesling week, and Off the Grid: Fort Mason returns.

Where to Celebrate Fat Tuesday in SF

Although the majority of festivities take place in New Orleans, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras in San Francisco. Here is where you can party tomorrow night, on Fat Tuesday.

Weekend Recap: Steph Curry Helps a Fan, Wife Ayesha Cooks at SOBEWFF

During a timeout at Saturday’s game, Steph Curry helped a fan win $5000.

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