Alice Waters Seduces Everyone With Her Eggs
A NYT writer experiences Alice, the chef, in her home kitchen.
A NYT writer experiences Alice, the chef, in her home kitchen.
Our rock-star comparisons prompted at least one reader to ask the old question, 'Was Waters ever really a chef?' And who should chime in but Jeremiah Tower.
"The restaurant did age really well, like me. [laughs] For a restaurant to be 40 years old, it’s something special. I’ve been a big part of that, so I’m glad and I have no regrets. I can leave assuming all...
The second of two co-chefs is stepping down, and two new co-chefs will take over starting next month.
"RW Apple called Stars the most democratic restaurant he had ever seen. But it was only because of that inspiration that came out of L.A."
The little fishes haven't been sold locally in a long, long time.
This Saturday, the Chez Panisse queen will cavort with a frequent collaborator.
Alice had them pull out all the fluorescent lighting.
Also, the NYT pays tribute to Chez Panisse's menus.
• Young local fashion designer Cari Borja has designed an entire collection inspired by Chez Panisse, or the vegetables she saw while working there, or something. [Chron] • A fruit seller in the Haight got attacked Sunday by a parolee...
Currently a sous chef and in the kitchen since 1991, Waag seems like a natural choice.
"Why are so many menus exactly the same? People are really taking themselves way too seriously."
Citing economic pessimism, diners stayed home this summer.
Also, Tower stopped into the store to put his name in all the books.
John Birdsall's sort of new angle on the Chez Panisse legacy is a back-handed compliment.
Jake lends Alice a celebrity hand in promoting the Edible Schoolyard on the 'Today' show.
In honor of the 40th anniversary week, the 'Chron' goes hog-wild with adoring coverage.
Also, David Byrne will be there, possibly playing music.
Chez Panisse: "a dysfunctional family. You run away, you come back."