I went to Chez Panisse last week and sat in the dining room. Upstairs was full. The meal was very good. 4 course for $100 so maybe a little over priced but the food was all executed very, very well. The food is simple but ingredients are good and it is well prepared. Wine list is very serviceable. I would go back.
Alice Waters was there and we asked her to come over an sign a menu for a young diner that was with us. She did send over a glass of 1999 Unico which they were drinking that was completely cooked.
George