Charles Phan, the Innovative Chef of SF's Slanted Door, Has Died | KQED
Briefly

Phan's Slanted Door has transformed Vietnamese dining in the Bay Area by blending traditional comfort food with a classy, modern twist, inspired by iconic restaurants. Its move to the Ferry Building marked a peak as one of San Francisco's most renowned eateries, laying the groundwork for diverse California cuisine. Despite facing challenges in recent years, including pandemic-related closures, Slanted Door maintains a solid following through its other locations. Phan continues to innovate with casual dining options, with plans to return to its original venue, signifying a potential revival of his acclaimed culinary legacy.
Phan's self-taught innovation in creating iconic dishes made Slanted Door a Bay Area favorite, combining farm-to-table Vietnamese comfort food with upscale service.
Slanted Door's success has inspired a new wave of California cuisine, reinterpreting various world cuisines through the Northern Californian lens.
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