Bay Area Restaurant Closes and Chef Leaves After Influencer Controversy
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A renowned San Francisco chef, Luke Sung, left his new cafe after a viral incident where he allegedly belittled TikTok influencer @itskarlabb over her follower count, leading to public backlash and the restaurant's temporary closure. The incident highlighted issues of respect and recognition for micro-influencers, resulting in Sung's departure and a decline in the restaurant's ratings.
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