There are many things you can count on ... commuter traffic on the Bay Bridge, earthquakes and the food at Chez Panisse. Even with all the new and trendy places that have popped up, Chez Panisse still manages to outdo and outlast them all. They still serve some of the tastiest dishes around, and it's rarely ever the same thing. If anything, this institution of California cuisine may even be getting better as the years roll along.
Pros: Superlative food
Cons: cramped dining space
more