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The Bay Area’s dining scene has received new national attention, with two restaurants from the region earning places on The New York Times’ 2026 list of the best restaurants in the United States. Berkeley’s Bar Panisse and San Francisco’s Restaurant Naides were included among the restaurants recognized for their distinctive approaches to food, hospitality, and culinary creativity.
The recognition highlights two very different expressions of Bay Area cooking. Bar Panisse builds on the region’s long tradition of seasonal, ingredient-focused cuisine, while Restaurant Naides brings Filipino flavors into a modern fine-dining setting. Together, the restaurants reflect the diversity of the Bay Area’s current culinary landscape.
Bar Panisse Continues the Legacy of Berkeley’s Culinary Tradition
Located in Berkeley, Bar Panisse is connected to the legacy of Chez Panisse, one of the restaurants most associated with California’s seasonal cooking movement. The wine bar and restaurant opened in December 2025 and is led by executive chef Amelia Telc…