"The team behind the lauded Berkeley bistro Chez Panisse launched offshoot, Bar Panisse, on Thursday, Dec. 11. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the bar will serve small plates, entrees and cocktails, and a draft menu submitted to the City of Berkeley includes snacks like fritto misto, housemade potato chips and duck liver mousse crostini, plus a spin on Chez Panisse's famous garden lettuce salad. A coy Instagram post announced that Bar Panisse is walk-in only; diners can expect service Thursday through Sunday evenings"
"In 2023, when Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters decided to end César's sublease after 24 years so she could take it over for her own concept, fans of the popular Spanish tapas restaurant protested. Three years have not healed the wounded César champions, either, judging from the emails Nosh receives on a regular basis. Upon Chez Panisse winning the special occasions award on Monday (voted on by Nosh readers), one person emailed:"Perhaps if Waters hadn't killed César there would be a different special occasions winner? We're still"
Bar Panisse opened Dec. 11 as an offshoot of Chez Panisse, located at 1515 Shattuck Ave. The bar offers small plates, entrees and cocktails, with menu items such as fritto misto, housemade potato chips, duck liver mousse crostini and a variation on Chez Panisse's garden lettuce salad. Service is walk-in only on Thursday through Sunday evenings. Chef Amelia Telc will lead the kitchen and Dylan O'Brien helped develop the drinks program. The space previously housed César, whose sublease ended in 2023 and prompted protests. Li's Knife Cut Noodle opened Dec. 23 serving handmade noodles, dumplings and rice dishes.
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