Chez Panisse to reopen Monday after March fire
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Berkeley’s world-renown, gourmet restaurant Chez Panisse will reopen its doors Monday, almost four months after its building was damaged in a March 8 fire. Read More…
We spy: Gandalf and Captain Jean-Luc Picard making a Berkeley stop this summer
Captain Jean-Luc Picard from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Gandalf from “Lord of the Rings” are coming to Bear country, and no, we’re sorry to say that they are not showing up on the USS Enterprise to protect the Bay Area from Sauron and his legions of orcs (aka Read More…
Berkeley named fourth-best foodie city in the United States
Locals and Bay Area eaters are all well aware that Berkeley is a foodie mecca, but one website is taking its praise for the city one step further — best foodie city on the West Coast. Read More…
Chez Panisse to rebuild and reopen in coming weeks
Berkeley’s famous Chez Panisse, after suffering extensive damage from a fire on Mar. 8, will be restored in the coming weeks.
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Berkeley’s famous Chez Panisse damaged in fire
Famed Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse was “severely” damaged in a fire Friday. Read More…
Got $10,000? Spend a day with Alice Waters
Companies like Gilt City, Jetsetter and IfOnly are here to say that an open mind (and wallet) can make your wildest culinary dreams your reality Read More…
Go Ask Alice: An exclusive interview with Alice Waters
Alice Waters speaks the same way she cooks, the same way she eats — with intention. Like the ingredients she selects to prepare beautiful meals, her words are thoughtful and chosen with care. Waters began our conversation with mention of this year’s National Heirloom Exposition, describing the event with the Read More…
Kip’s to expand and offer new dinner menu options
Kip’s Restaurant will begin offering a full dinner and brunch menu this week to complement its wide array of drinks and bar-style atmosphere. The 58-year-old establishment will try its hand at American comfort food with the talent of Jon Helquist, a local chef who has worked with Berkeley restaurants Chez Read More…
Best of Berkeley: Best Restaurants
Best Restaurant: Chez Panisse Whether you’re climbing the wooden steps to the treehouselike cafe, or stepping into the elegant yet modest dining room below, Chez Panisse will provide you a meal to remember. With a constantly changing menu of organic, locally-grown ingredients, the historical restaurant tucked inside the Gourmet Ghetto Read More…
Berkeley named one of the best college towns for food
Once again Berkeley businesses prove that they’re the cream of the crop, as the city’s sensational sweets, pizzas with pizazz and Mediterranean medleys made Berkeley one of the Top 10 college towns for foodies.