Prospect Park Books Made In California: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food, & Restaurants that Changed America
Prospect Park Books Made In California: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food, & Restaurants that Changed America

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

By George Geary

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Publication Date: August 17, 2021

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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.

About the Author

George Geary is the author of many hit books, including L.A.'s Legendary Restaurants and The Cheesecake Bible. He is a cooking teacher, pastry chef, culinary travel guide, and in-demand public speaker. A California native, he lives in the Los Angeles area. Learn more at www.georgegeary.com

Format: Hardcover Paper over boards

Length: 256 pages

Publisher: Prospect Park Books

Publication Date: August 17, 2021

ISBN: 9781945551918

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