The Bay Area restaurant community is mourning the loss of one of its pillars. This week, Chef Charles Phan died from a cardiac arrest. He was 62. Phan was known for the Slanted Door. It was a Vietnamese restaurant that became an institution in San Francisco and got recognized nationally. For more on Phan and his legacy, we’re joined by KQED Food editor, Luke Tsai. 

<p>The Bay Area restaurant community is mourning the loss of one of its pillars. This week, Chef Charles Phan died from a cardiac arrest. He was 62. Phan was known for the Slanted Door. It was a Vietnamese restaurant that became an institution in San Francisco and got recognized nationally. For more on Phan and his legacy, we&rsquo;re joined by KQED Food editor, Luke Tsai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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