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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 ...

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, ...

James Beard-Nominated Chef To Leave Bay Area Restaurant Following Influencer Kerfuffle: Report

The former co-owner and chef of a wine bar in San Francisco received backlash following a TikTok user's video.

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 ...