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

9 Awesome Ways to Ring in 2017 in the Bay Area

Saturday is the last night of the year. How will you celebrate? Still trying to figure it out? Here are nine awesome ways to ring in the new year in the Bay Area.

Big Night Restaurant Group Announces Petit Marlowe, 6th SF Restaurant

Anna Weinberg’s Big Night Restaurant Group has announced plans for a sixth restaurant, Petit Marlowe, opening in South Beach March 2017.

Ken Fulk, Sonya Molodetskaya, Mary Gonsalves Kinney Named Top Bay Area Hosts

The Salonniere, a online destination for all things entertaining has named the top 100 party hosts in the nation. 13 local luminaries, including Ken Fulk, Sloan Barnett, and Mary Gonsalves Kinney and Jason Kinney—made the list.

Talking Greenery With Interior Designer Jay Jeffers

Pantone has named greenery the “Color of the Year.” Local designer Jay Jeffers breaks down the hot new hue.

Barry’s Bootcamp Expanding to SF’s Financial District

Barry’s Bootcamp is expanding. The boutique workout studio has announced plans to open its third location, in the Financial District, in the spring of 2017.

10 Last Minute Ideas for Celebratory Holiday Dinners

Here are 10 restaurants that are going all out for Christmas and Hanukkah with elaborate dishes and indulgent desserts.

New Shreve & Co. Finally Open on Post Street

The new two-story 15,000 square-foot permanent Shreve & Co. flagship has officially opened its doors. Located at 150 Post Street, the new boutique is a glittering mecca of diamonds and watches.

The Spa Treatment That Will Chase Away Your Winter Blues

At SenSpa in the Presidio, they have launched a new seasonal body treatment called the Winter Blues Departures. The soothing 60-minute experience leaves you feeling more light and positive—with shockingly soft skin.

30 Sensational Gifts to Buy Now

We’ve scoured the internet for the best gifts ideas. From an incredibly rare Scottish whisky to sexy stemware and glittering jewels, we’ve got something for everyone on Santa’s list.

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