Chez Panisse

Here Are All the Michelin Starred Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area | Eater SF

"Chez Panisse’s renown for using seasonal, locally-grown produce and products under the guidance of chef Alice Waters has cemented this Berkeley restaurant as a favorite. (Green Star)" - Eater Staff

"Alice Waters’ high temple to locavorism continues to flourish as the Bay Area’s icon of Californian cuisine. The bright-eyed team of chefs here work their magic in a gleaming open kitchen that is set at the very back of the dining room, dominated by an aromatic wood-burning oven.Downstairs in the main restaurant, diners are privy to a rotating four-course fixed menu; upstairs, in the café, à la carte offerings are served. No two menus are alike, but rest assured the dishes will feature only the finest peak-season produce—from fresh peas, asparagus and black truffle in a spring risotto, to sweet corn and squash blossoms served with a summer preparation of pork loin." - Michelin Inspector

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"Its parking lot will host a fundraiser pop-up on Sunday, June 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; attendees are encouraged to pre-order via its Square site, though limited walk-up availability will be offered." - Dianne de Guzman

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"The influential California restaurant where Waxman worked under Alice Waters in the 1970s." - Nadia Chaudhury

The 20 Best Restaurants In Berkeley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Greetings from Chez Panisse, the Berkeley institution that’s considered the godmother of the farm-to-table movement. Yes, it’s incredible, but have you met Chez Panisse Cafe, located just upstairs? It’s got the same hyper-seasonal produce, and, most importantly, the experience comes at a more reasonable price (it's a la carte, unlike Chez Panisse’s $175-per-person set dinner). So go in on the pizzas topped with fruits and vegetables at their absolute peak, order the bright pink salmon that grew up on the shores within driving distance, and rendezvous with the ripest beet ever. Stained glass, copper accents, flower arrangements, and white tablecloths add romance to the always-crowded place. Get here for special celebrations, fancy lunches, or simply to feel rich." - julia chen 1, lani conway