Bar Panisse is the new little sister to Berkeley’s legendary Chez Panisse. As one former Cesar patron told local-news site Berkeleyside, “We’re still grieving and miss it constantly.”There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans. The vibe: Bars are usually about drinking and nightlife; as you can tell from its crowded dining tables and serious eaters, people are treating Bar Panisse more like a restaurant. On many tables was a seasonal Dungeness crab dish with green-garlic butter, and seemingly on every single table were those butter beans with greens (for tonight, Caraflex cabbage). The drinks: Bar Panisse’s beverage menu is designed by Dylan O’Brien of Emeryville’s Prizefighter Bar, an unfussy joint that goes hard on flavors.

Source: Ethiopian News March 09, 2026 19:01 UTC