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

Haute Secrets: Pinrose’s Lovely Ladies Share Favorite SF Spots

Christine Luby and Erika Shumate are the founders of Pinrose, a locally based fragrance company that is changing the way we see scent. We decided to learn more about the ladies and asked them to share their preferred hot spots in San Francisco.

Chic Holiday Escapes: Where to Travel This Winter

Don’t want to spend another year stressing out about holiday menus and decorating? Opt for a few days with family and friends at one of our favorite hotels, where everything is done for you.

Haute How to: Get Party Glam in SF

This holiday season, why waste time standing in your closet wondering what to wear when there are professionals who will make sure your frock is pressed, your hair is styled, and your eyebrows sculpted. Here’s the 411 on how to get glamorous in San Francisco.

9 SF Restaurants That Will Cook You Thanksgiving Dinner

Wondering where you can enjoy buttery biscuits alongside mashed potatoes and gravy come turkey day? Here are nine Bay Area eateries that will take care of Thanksgiving for you.

Inside the Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle at Meadowood

The Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle is an international exchange of the world’s best chefs. For one night only, food lovers can experience a meal cooked by a secret guest chef. Here is what happened when Australian Ben Shewry took over Meadowood.

Celebs Show Support of Animals at WildAid Gala

Actor and activist Ian Somerhalder was honored at the 2016 WildAid gala. $1.5 million was raised to support the foundation whose mission is to end illegal wildlife trade.

PlumpJack’s Hilary Newsom is a Philanthropic Force

PlumpJack’s president, surveys with heartfelt compassion her role as head of the hospitality group’s new nonprofit.

Serenity Medspa Expands, Adds Exciting New Treatments

Serenity MedSpa, one of the largest medical spas in San Francisco, has expanded. Dr. David Kang and Dr. Lisa Kang now have a floor dedicated to body work.

Veronica Beard Celebrated at Traina’s Hirst Bar

On Tuesday night, Alexis and Trevor Traina hosted a cocktail party in honor of Alexis’s little sister, Veronica Swanson Beard, being in town. Veronica and her sister-in-law, Veronica Miele Beard are behind the fashion brand Veronica Beard.

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