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Cooked: Celebrated Chef exits new venture after allegedly balking at free food for influencer because she wasn’t famous enough
The influencer, known as Karla, claimed that a man — later identified as celebrated James Beard Award-nominated chef and ...
Famous podcaster Alex Cooper, popular Bay Area influencer comment on Kis Cafe drama
Call Her Daddy” podcaster Alex Cooper, popular Bay Area social media influencer “otakoyakisoba” and other prominent social ...
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Update: Famed Kis Cafe Chef Ousted, Restaurant Closing After Insulting Micro-Influencer
Hayes Valley Kis Cafe chef allegedly mocked food influencer's 15K followers as too small for his restaurant. Plot twist: she ...
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What happened at Kis Cafe San Francisco? Chef controversy explained as owner steps down post clash with influencer
A San Francisco-based restaurant, Kis Cafe, has found itself in hot water after a recent clash with a TikTok influencer.
Viral post claims an influencer left a restaurant crying. Now the California establishment has temporarily closed amid backlash
The ‘micro-influencer’ gained more than 185,000 followers following the fallout with former Kis Cafe chef and co-owner Luke ...
SF Marathon 2025 road closures for this weekend
The San Francisco Marathon takes place this weekend with thousands of runners and spectators expected along city streets. The ...
Award-winning chef steps down from new SF restaurant amid social media drama
New Hayes Valley wine bar Kis Cafe has parted ways with its James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner after an influencer ...
Kis Cafe Scandal Explained: Chef Luke Sung Quits After Mocking Micro-Influencer Sparks Backlash
Chef Luke Sung has stepped down from Kis Cafe after mocking a micro-influencer online, triggering backlash. The incident, ...