"Chez Panisse is an extraordinary dining experience. . . . It is Alice
Waters's brilliant gastronomic mind, her flair for cooking, and her
almost revolutionary concept of menu planning that make Chez Panisse so
exciting."--James Beard
Justly famed for the originality of its ever-changing menu and the range
and virtuosity of its chef and owner, Alice Waters, Chez Panisse is
known throughout the world as one of America's greatest restaurants.
Dinner there is always an adventure--a different five-course meal is
offered every night, and the restaurant has seldom repeated a meal since
its opening in 1971. Alice Waters is a brilliant pioneer of a wholly
original cuisine, at once elegant and earthy, classical and
experimental, joyous in its celebration of the very finest and freshest
ingredients.
In this spectacular book, Alice Waters collects 120 of Chez Panisse's
best menus, its most inspired transformations of classic French dishes.
The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook is filled with dishes redolent of the
savory bouquet of teh garden, the appealing aromas and roasty flavors of
food cooked over the charcoal grill, and the delicate sweetness of fish
fresh from the sea. There are menus here for different seasons of the
year, for picnics and outdoor barbecues and other great occasions.
Handsomely designed and illustrated by David Lance Goines, this is an
indispensable addition to the shelf of every great cook and cookbook
readers.
"A lovely book, wonderfully inventive, and the food is very
pure."--Richard Olney
