Bay Area Restaurant Closes and Chef Leaves After Influencer Controversy
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.