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.Ruby's Diner. Panda Express. Yogurtland. Wetzel's Pretzels. The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Kitchen. These and many more iconic American culinary establishments have their roots in California.Focusing on the years 1951 to 2010, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America's hearts and stomachs, from the Claim Jumper to the Green Burrito, Chuck E. Cheese to Mrs. Fields Cookies, Jamba Juice to Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Brimming with captivating historical detail and more than 200 dazzling full-color photos, George Geary's newest journey into California's culinary history is sure to awaken every reader's inner foodie.
