Made in California, Volume 1 - The California-Born Diners, Burger Joints, Restaurants & Fast Food that Changed America, 19151966

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.

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.

Summary

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.

Foreword

Regional and limited national print, broadcast, podcast, and blog publicity campaign

Co-op available

Blads and digital galleys available; mailings, bookstore events

Publicity campaign using the author's current audience and highlighting the well-known brands that the book features

Extensive author speaking events, classes, and performances

Promotion via the author's and publisher's social media and websites

Publication parties, readings, and events throughout California

eBook available at the same time as print book; eBook ISBN to be included on all press materials and wherever print ISBN is listed. Both mediums will be promoted, and publisher will seek eBook promotional opportunities via Nook and Kindle

Product details

• Authors: George Geary, Geary George
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.2024
• EAN: 9781684424207
• ISBN: 978-1-68442-420-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Made in California
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; COOKING / History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Food Industry, Cookery / food & drink etc, Local History, Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries, US West, Cookery / food and drink / food writing