Cynthia Warren Design

40 Years Of Chez Panisse

Chez Panisse Restaurant & Alice Waters have been on my mind a lot lately. Last Sunday, August 28th, the restaurant turned 40 years old! I've been feeling very nostalgic as the restaurant and Alice have significantly influenced who I am today... not to mention, it is my 40th year as well... which makes it even more special. I've been reminiscing through old flat file drawers … [Read more...]

Think Pink!

Today I delivered these hand-painted signs to Cafe Rouge Restaurant. I can't believe that I have been creating various signs and invitations for this event for TEN years now! Think Pink is a festive night put together by the chefs at Cafe Rouge and Kermit Lynch wines... an evening with a special menu celebrating, and complementing, rosé wines! August 11th - Think Pink! … [Read more...]

Happy Bastille Day!

I've grown to love July 14th, Bastille Day, as it is such a magical night at Chez Panisse Restaurant. Over the years I have created many Bastille Day menus for Chez Panisse, the above 2002 menu was my first. At Chez Panisse, Bastille Day is also a celebration of the garlic harvest. The decorations that can be found all around the restaurant are breathtaking... beautiful garlic … [Read more...]

A Delicious Gift

Lately I seem to have Pizzaiolo, and their delicious food, on my mind... I think I need to go and visit! Above is one of the best gifts I can think of, a gift certificate that feeds you! I designed and hand-lettered this gift certificate several years ago and I still love it's simplicity and old world charm. I found the wood oven engraving in a book of mine and I think the … [Read more...]

Happy anniversary Pizzaiolo!

Pizzaiolo Restaurant just had it's sixth year anniversary! I have worked with Charlie, the owner, quite a bit on various projects. My favorite projects being the commemorative Anniversary Posters! Sadly, I did not create this year's poster due to my crazy schedule and timing. But I thought it was timely to share the poster I designed  for last year's 5th anniversary. Please … [Read more...]