Charles Phan, the San Francisco chef credited as an innovator for bringing Vietnamese food to fine dining at his Slanted Door restaurant, has died at age 62.

Charles Phan, the acclaimed San Francisco chef and restaurant owner who won two James Beard awards with the innovative food ...

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Charles Phan, the San Francisco chef credited as an innovator for bringing Vietnamese food to fine dining at his Slanted Door ...

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San Francisco chef Charles Phan, the legendary leader behind the Slanted Door, died unexpectedly on Monday night. He was 62. Phan was 13 when his family escaped Vietnam and moved to the United States.

He also expanded his vision to new locations, including a Slanted Door in San Ramon and, more recently, France and Napa.

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