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The chef and co-founder of a restaurant in San Francisco has said that a viral scandal with an influencer has ruined his ...
Former Kis Cafe chef Luke Sung is firing back at cancel culture after his viral clash with a micro influencer. While some say ...
Why would a young chef go and learn how to cook today, if some inexperienced anybody can come in and close your restaurant?” ...
San Francisco Restaurant Kis Cafe closes temporarily and its chef Luke Sung leaves following fight with influencer ...
A San Francisco chef has spoken out for the first time about his disastrous confrontation with a TikTok influencer.
EMBARCADERO — A 21-year-old waterfront staple just closed. Boulettes Larder’s final day of service was Thursday, July 31, taking the sister outpost Bouli Bar along with it. The San Francisco Standard ...
The speed and reach of the Kis Café drama stunned both chefs and influencers, and showed how precarious the dynamic between ...
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role. "I was condescending, hurtful, and intimidating.
The Kis Cafe later released a statement of their own on their Instagram in the wake of the incident. "Our chef’s behavior was unacceptable and he is no longer part of the team as a co-owner, a ...
"Hi everyone- I am Luke Sung (previous chef of Kis Cafe). It was important for me to first apologize to Karla privately and step away from Kis cafe before publicly apologizing," the post began.
In another Instagram post shared Sunday, chef Sung finally apologized for his rude comments towards the influencer as well. "Hi everyone- I am Luke Sung (previous chef of Kis Cafe).
On Saturday, Kis Cafe announced it had been 'a pleasure serving our neighbors and community,' but that 'tonight is our last night.' The restaurant has closed, permanently.