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Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley

By KTVU Staff
Published  February 23, 2022 12:27pm PST
Restaurants
KTVU FOX 2

Chez Panisse to reopen Berkeley dining room

The iconic Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse announced it's reopening to diners on March 8. The world-famous restaurant, founded by Alice Waters, has been closed for two years since the early days of the COVID pandemic.

BERKELEY, Calif. - Chez Panisse, the world-famous restaurant in Berkeley, is reopening its dining room after being closed for nearly two years due to the COVID pandemic. 

The restaurant will be open for dinner beginning March 8, Chez Panisse announced on Instagram yesterday. Guests can start making reservations online on Monday, Feb. 28. 

Chez Panisse will reduce its seating capacity by 25-percent, according to the same Instagram post. All staff and guests will also be required to be fully vaccinated and boosted if eligible. 

The 50-year-old restaurant closed indoor dining service at the beginning of the pandemic but has been opened for take-out service and Sunday Markets, according to SF Gate.

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