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Made In California

The California-Born Diners, Burger Joints, Restaurants & Fast Food that Changed America

By: George Geary

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Hardcover | 23 November 2021

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240 Pages

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27.4 x 21.3 x 2.1

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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 <li>Author is a respected member of the culinary community and speaks at dozens of venues annually, in Southern California and beyond <li>Potential for a second volume <li>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 <li>Author has a sizable (32.5K) following on Twitter. He is also present on other social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter <li>Historic and contemporary photographs add visual interest and nostalgia.

Industry Reviews

"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

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