On August 28, 1971, Chez Panisse opened its doors in Berkeley, Calif. The restaurant merged fine dining with high-quality, locally and seasonally sourced food. Over the past half-century, founder and activist Alice Waters has inspired countless restaurants, chefs and home cooks, forging a movement of simple food made with local ingredients.
Alice Louise Waters is an American chef, restaurateur, and author. She is the owner of Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, Cali...
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