Full Description
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.
Contents
Introduction
1951 Hof 's Hut
1951 BBQ Stand (The Hat)
1960 Acapulco y Los Arcos (Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina)
1965 Phoenix Inn Chinese Cuisine
1965 Spires Family Restaurant and Coffee Shop (Spires)
1970 Carrows Hickory Chip Restaurant (Carrows)
1970 Naugles
1971 Togo's Submarines (Togo's)
1971 Yum Yum Donuts
1972 Don José Mexican Restaurant (Rodrigo's Mexican Grill)
1972 Hamburger Mary's Organic Grill (Hamburger Mary's Bar and Grille)
1973 Numero Uno Pizza: Pizza, Pasta & More (Numero Uno)
1973 The Big Yellow House
1975 Famous Amos Cookies
1975 Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles (Roscoe's)
1976 Porto's Bakery & Café
1977 Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater (Chuck E. Cheese)
1977 Claim Jumper Restaurant and Saloon (Claim Jumper)
1977 Mrs. Fields' Chocolate Chippery (Mrs. Fields)
1978 Mimi's Café (Mimi's Bistro + Bakery)
1978 Souplantation (Sweet Tomatoes)
1978 The Cheesecake Factory
1979 La Salsa: Fresh Mexican Grill
1980 The Green Burrito
1981 Farmer Boys
1982 Islands Restaurants (Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks)
1982 Ruby's Diner
1982 Wings & Things (Epic Wings & Things)
1983 Panda Express
1983 Rubio's Coastal Grill
1984 California Pizza Kitchen
1984 Juan Pollo Rotisserie (Juan Pollo)
1986 Chevys Mexican Restaurant (Chevys Fresh Mex)
1986 Johnny Rockets
1989 Noah's New York Bagels (Noah's)
1989 Pick Up Stix
1990 Baja Fresh: Mexican Grill
1990 The Juice Club ( Jamba Juice)
1994 Wetzel's Pretzels
1995 Juice It Up!
1996 Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
1999 Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que (Lucille's)
2002 Chronic Tacos Mexican Grill (Chronic Tacos)
2003 Gateway Market (Philz Coffee)
2003 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
2005 Pinkberry
2005 Sprinkles Cupcakes
2006 Yogurtland
2007 Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
2010 Dog Haus (Dog Haus Biergarten)
Acknowledgments
Photography Credits
About the Author
