Well, you can't make something simple in a simple way unless you are both really confident and really good :). In a sign of the crazy times we live in, Chez Pa

Well, you can't make something simple in a simple way unless you are both really confident and really good :). In a sign of the crazy times we live in, Chez Panisse has started doing takeout. First time I tried it, I got a BLT sandwich. Exactly what it says on the tin: bacon, lettuce, tomato, no weird spices or creative takes or deconstruction. Just a stock BLT sandwich—except better in every way. I'm not even sure how. I would not have thought there was that much room to improve on a BLT through better ingredients and execution, but apparently there is. Anyway, if you're in Berkeley, I would highly recommend giving it a try.