Reviews
"George Geary's Made in California takes you on a delightful journey down memory lane. It's a must-read guide for anyone who loves history, food, and California's culture of innovation. Fortunately, you can still visit many of these iconic locations, so plan your road trip now!" --Linda Dishman, president and CEO, Los Angeles Conservancy "This delicious book serves up more than a feast of information--it's food for the soul of anyone who is hungry for the back stories and glories of California's classic cuisine, iconic kitchens, famous flavors, and tastiest landmarks." --Charles Phoenix, author of Addicted to Americana and Holiday Jubilee "I gained fifteen pounds reading this book, but it was worth it because ten of those went to my brain! A smart, encyclopedic, delightful read worthy of a coffee table, a classroom syllabus, or a car seat as a road-trip companion!" --Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, "George Geary has chronicled California's place in the legacy of American eating."--The New York Times "George Geary's Made in California takes you on a delightful journey down memory lane. It's a must-read guide for anyone who loves history, food, and California's culture of innovation. Fortunately, you can still visit many of these iconic locations, so plan your road trip now!" --Linda Dishman, president and CEO, Los Angeles Conservancy "This delicious book serves up more than a feast of information--it's food for the soul of anyone who is hungry for the back stories and glories of California's classic cuisine, iconic kitchens, famous flavors, and tastiest landmarks." --Charles Phoenix, author of Addicted to Americana and Holiday Jubilee "I gained fifteen pounds reading this book, but it was worth it because ten of those went to my brain! A smart, encyclopedic, delightful read worthy of a coffee table, a classroom syllabus, or a car seat as a road-trip companion!" --Gustavo Arellano, author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America
Synopsis
Tells how dozens of America's best-known restaurants began in California, and how they have shaped the state and country's history and food culture Author is a respected member of the culinary community and speaks at dozens of venues annually, in Southern California and beyond Potential for a second volume Featured restaurants are well-known across the country and, in some cases, internationally. Some examples include McDonald's, Taco Bell, Foster's Freeze, IHOP, Der Wienerschnitzel, See's Candy, and Jack in the Box Author has a sizable (32.5K) following on Twitter. He is also present on other social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter Historic and contemporary photographs add visual interest and nostalgia., A&W Root Beer. Foster's Freeze. IHOP. Der Wienerschnitzel. See's Candy. Jack in the Box. You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California. Food historian and chef George Geary tells the remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell. With more than 200 historic and contemporary photos showing California's history from 1915-1966., The remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell., A&W Root Beer. Foster's Freeze. IHOP. Der Wienerschnitzel. See's Candy. Jack in the Box. You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California. Food historian and chef George Geary tells the remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell. With more than 200 historic and contemporary photos.
