When three Chez Panisse alums opened a tapas bar next door to Alice Waters famed Berkeley. California, restaurant, it was only a matter of days before a culinary star was born. With its innovative menu of Spanish-style tapas paired with an astounding wine and spirits list, Cesar earned a legion of devoted fans and was named one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle. In the CEsar cookbook, restaurateur Olivier Said teams up with Spanish-foods authority James Mellgren to tell the story of Cesar from inception to its current status as one of the Bay Area's prime dining and nightlife spots. One hundred classic tapa and drink recipes from the Cesar catalog showcase the robust flavors of Spain, while more than 100 photographs capture the restaurant's irrepressible spirit.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 206) and index.

Restaurateur Said teams up with Spanish-foods authority Mellgren to tell the story of Berkeley's Cesar restaurant from inception to its current status as one of the Bay Area's prime dining and nightlife spots. Includes 100 classic tapa and drink recipes from the Cesar catalog. 100 photos.