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A ‘Micro-Influencer’ Drama Caused a Brand New Wine Bar to Close Permanently
On Wednesday, July 23, Bay Area-based “micro-influencer” Karla, who goes by @itskarlabb on TikTok, posted an emotional video ...
Former Kis Cafe chef apologizes to local social media influencer
Prominent San Francisco chef Luke Sung has issued a public apology following a disastrous encounter with a local social media ...
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What happened at Kis Cafe San Francisco? Chef controversy explained as owner steps down post clash with influencer
Calling Sung's behavior "unacceptable," Kis Cafe's statement continued: "He is no longer part of the team as a co-owner, a ...
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Alex Cooper, popular Bay Area influencer comment on Kis Cafe drama
SAN FRANCISCO ( KRON) — “Call Her Daddy” podcaster Alex Cooper, popular Bay Area social media influencer “ otakoyakisoba ” ...
Ex-Kis Cafe Chef Luke Sung Finally Speaks Out: 'I Was Condescending, Hurtful and Intimidating'
Luke Sung, the former chef and co-founder of Kis Cafe in San Francisco, has issued a public apology after facing intense ...
Celebrated chef exits new venture after allegedly balking at free food for influencer because she wasn’t famous enough
A prominent San Francisco chef threw in the apron at his newly opened cafe after allegedly belittling 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 ...
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, ...