Upscale French cuisine with a philosophy and purpose.. Latest updated reviews, photos and a map of Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café in East Bay/Berkeley in Oakland / East Bay http://eastbay.gaycities.com/restaurants/60679-chez-panisse-restaurant-and-caf Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:55:06 -0800 http://eastbay.gaycities.com/restaurants/60679-chez-panisse-restaurant-and-caf <span title='5 stars'><img src="http://www.gaycities.com/images/icons/star_yellow.gif" alt="*" width="17" height="16" border="0"><img src="http://www.gaycities.com/images/icons/star_yellow.gif" alt="*" width="17" height="16" border="0"><img src="http://www.gaycities.com/images/icons/star_yellow.gif" alt="*" width="17" height="16" border="0"><img src="http://www.gaycities.com/images/icons/star_yellow.gif" alt="*" width="17" height="16" border="0"><img src="http://www.gaycities.com/images/icons/star_yellow.gif" alt="*" width="17" height="16" border="0"></span> Scott 0/<br><br>Chez panisse started the whole idea of "california cuisine" with an emphasis on local produce and meats and fresh, inventive meals. I've only ever been here for lunch (twice), but each time I had an amazing meal. One negative: I found the menu to be intimidating, nothing sounded "normal" and was afraid to be adventurous - but if you get past that and just pick something, you will enjoy it immensely. But for the record, I just couldn't bring myself to order the bone marrow. <br><br><small><a href='http://eastbay.gaycities.com/restaurants/60679-chez-panisse-restaurant-and-caf'>Read more reviews at GayCities Oakland / East Bay</a> and see photos, maps and reviews of Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants</small>