ON THE COVER

Niloufer Ichaporia King’s Seafood Salad with Sauce Créole is a version of a dish created for the 2025 Parsi New Year dinner at Chez Panisse. The 2026 dinner will be held on March 21. Learn more about the dinner at chezpanisse.com.

Our cover story photography by Clara Rice, an East Bay–based commercial, editorial, and portrait photographer. Her work spans from restaurants to brand advertising, and she is always looking to meet new local faces. clararice.com