Katie Sweeney

San Francisco

Contributor at Freelance

Associate Editor at Pro Builder

Food Lover. Avid Home Cook. International Hostess. Writer Extraordinaire.

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Articles

5 Best Sparkling Wine Houses In Northern California

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Katie Sweeney

You can best believe that Commander Heel Spurs Trump and Def. Sec. Whiskey Pete Hegseth will claim they know better. I still can’t wrap my head around …
5 Best Sparkling Wine Houses In Northern California

1 week ago | forbes.com | Katie Sweeney

A toast to Gloria Ferrer, one of our favorite labels in Napa Valley for bubbles. Gloria Ferrer Although sparkling wine was born in Europe, wineries in California excel at producing bubbly. While bottles from Napa Valley can’t be called champagne — that term is reserved for sparkling wine exclusively made in the Champagne region of France — modern California sparklers are on par with their French counterparts.
5 Best Sparkling Wine Houses In Northern California

1 week ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | Katie Sweeney

Although sparkling wine was born in Europe, wineries in California excel at producing bubbly. While bottles from Napa Valley can’t be called champagne — that term is reserved for sparkling wine exclusively made in the Champagne region of France — modern California sparklers are on par with their French counterparts. There’s no better place to learn about these exceptional wines than at the facility where they are made.
The Bay’s summer art beat

2 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Katie Sweeney

Editor's note: This article originally posted on Nob Hill Gazette. Click here for more culture reporting at nobhillgazette.comFestival Napa ValleyVarious locations throughout Napa; festivalnapavalley.orgMusic and the arts, visual and performing, collide with food and wine for the best days of summer at Festival Napa Valley July 5–20.
How To Spend Two Days In Pebble Beach

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Katie Sweeney

An escape to Central California’s most picturesque point always works. iStock-emson There’s a reason jet-setters and golfers have visited Pebble Beach in Northern California for over a hundred years: the area is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Pebble Beach, a postcard-perfect gated community in Monterey, is the magical setting for any kind of getaway, boasting iconic golf courses, a pristine coastline and luxurious amenities.
How To Spend Two Days In Pebble Beach

2 weeks ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | Katie Sweeney

There’s a reason jet-setters and golfers have visited Pebble Beach in Northern California for over a hundred years: the area is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Pebble Beach, a postcard-perfect gated community in Monterey, is the magical setting for any kind of getaway, boasting iconic golf courses, a pristine coastline and luxurious amenities.
From Sushi to Sweets

4 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Katie Sweeney

Pausa Bar & CookeryEmbrace the Italian concept of pausing to enjoy a sensational meal at Pausa. Chef-owner Andrea Giuliani excels at everything from classic Margherita pizza to fancy truffle gnocchi. There’s an extensive cheese and salumi list and a variety of spritzes, so whether you need an after-work snack or a large celebratory meal, you’ll find it at this sophisticated hot spot. 223 E. 4th Ave., San Mateo, 650.375.0818, pausasanmateo.com The Europa martini at Amara.
Fresh Flavors, New Spaces

1 month ago | nobhillgazette.com | Katie Sweeney

Shoji: With Shoji, chef Ingi Son brings an exciting culinary concept to SoMa’s 140 New Montgomery Street, last known formerly as the Pacific Bell Building. During the day, the space is a cafe serving thoughtfully prepared coffee, tea and matcha. At night, it transforms into a bar with a menu of craft cocktails like the Noguchi, which features Japanese whiskey, bourbon, umami, Okinawa sugar and spice liqueur.
Sparkle, Snack and Super Mario

1 month ago | nobhillgazette.com | Katie Sweeney

Nintendo is saying its most well-known character’s signature phrase, “Here we go!” with the opening of its new store in Union Square. The two-story boutique is only the second Nintendo shop in the U.S. (after New York City’s) and the fifth in the world. For fans of Super Mario, Princess Peach, Toad, et al., visiting the space is a unique experience.
Katie Sweeney column: America has the resources to confront China’s mineral extortion

1 month ago | kokomotribune.com | Katie Sweeney

It is no secret that China has weaponized control of the world’s mineral supply chains. We’ve already seen this when both the Biden and Trump administrations challenged China’s unfair trade practices. Beijing has responded by simply restricting or banning the export of minerals needed for America’s economy and defense industrial base. kAmr9:?2’D 6G6C\8C@H:?8 49@<69@=5 @? >:?6C2= DFAA=J 492:?D — 2?5 &]$] C6=:2?46 @? :>A@CED — 92D 366? p>6C:42’D p49:==6D’ 966= 7@C >@C6 E92?