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You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 200 historic and contemporary photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849529643244,"sku":"9781684424207","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19945343482787.jpg?v=1759049155"},{"product_id":"made-in-california-by-george-geary-9781945551918","title":"Made In California","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMade In California\u003c\/i\u003e tells how dozens of America's best-known restaurants began in California, and how they have shaped the state and country's history and food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author, George Geary, is a respected member of the culinary community and speaks at dozens of venues annually, in Southern California and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is potential for a second volume of this engaging exploration into the origins of iconic dining establishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured restaurants are well-known across the country and, in some cases, internationally. 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