On Wednesday, July 23, Bay Area-based “micro-influencer” Karla, who goes by @itskarlabb on TikTok, posted an emotional video ...

A recently opened San Francisco wine bar has fired its chef and announced it will close amid fallout from an ill-fated collaboration with a TikTok influencer. On ...

A San Francisco-based restaurant, Kis Cafe, has found itself in hot water after a recent clash with a TikTok influencer. Taking to their official Instagram account on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the ...

Kis Cafe, a San Francisco restaurant, was temporarily closed after a TikToker posted a video describing an interaction at the eatery that left her distressed.

San Francisco Restaurant Kis Cafe closes temporarily and its chef Luke Sung leaves following fight with influencer ...

The world of fine dining has faced a bit of a reckoning in recent years due to the industry's reputation for fostering toxic work environments. Some ...

A TikTok video about an influencers negative experience with a restaurants chef led to a series of viral videos online, and ...

The BriefJames Beard Award-nominated chef Luke Sung was let go from his position as chef and co-owner of Kis Cafe in the Hayes Valley area of San Franicsco.A self-proclaimed "micro influencer" ...

A San Francisco chef has stepped down and their restaurant is closing after a viral confrontation with a local influencer.

EMBARCADERO — A 21-year-old waterfront staple just closed. Boulettes Larder’s final day of service was Thursday, July 31, ...

Call Her Daddy” podcaster Alex Cooper, popular Bay Area social media influencer “otakoyakisoba” and other prominent social media personalities have joined the conversation about the ongoing drama at ...

A San Francisco restaurant run by a respected local chef was hit with a wave of one-star reviews, and a once-modest TikTok influencer was propelled to stardom, after an alleged argument ensued ...