Made in California, Volume 2: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America, 1951-2010

Name: Made in California, Volume 2: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America, 1951-2010
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ISBN: 9781684429189

✍️ Geary, George

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📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“This book is perfect for curious food lovers and culinary historians who enjoy diving into the background stories of famous eateries. It requires no kitchen prep or active cooking time. Readers looking for a hands-on recipe manual will be disappointed, as this is purely a narrative-driven cultural study.

— Editorial Team

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Geary, George

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🏛 Prospect Park Books 📅 2024 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781684429189

📝 Description: Made in California, Volume 2: The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America, 1951-2010

Beloved food historian and chef George Geary is back with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State.

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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Situated on the regional cooking shelf, this volume offers an engaging look into California's outsized role in shaping American fast food and diner chains. It suits general readers and nostalgia seekers who enjoy light culinary history. However, it will not suit readers seeking practical kitchen recipes, step-by-step techniques, or deep academic analyses of culinary sociology.

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⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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This book is perfect for curious food lovers and culinary historians who enjoy diving into the background stories of famous eateries. It requires no kitchen prep or active cooking time. Readers looking for a hands-on recipe manual will be disappointed, as this is purely a narrative-driven cultural…

Reader rating

4.4

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Eatbook Family editorial team

Situated on the regional cooking shelf, this volume offers an engaging look into California's outsized role in shaping American fast food and diner chains. It suits general readers and nostalgia seekers who enjoy light culinary history. However, it will not suit readers seeking practical kitchen recipes, step-by-step techniques, or deep academic analyses of culinary sociology.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, this is a food history and narrative-driven book rather than a traditional cookbook, so it does not contain kitchen recipes, measurements, or ingredient ratios.

Yes, the book is packed with over two hundred full-color photographs alongside rich historical background details on numerous iconic restaurant chains.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

The book explores the vibrant culinary culture and innovative food movements born across the Golden State from 1951 to 2010. It highlights how regional startups, casual diners, and fast-food concepts expanded beyond local roots to fundamentally reshape the American dining landscape and capture international attention.