Made in California, Volume 2: The California-Born Diners, Burger Joints, Restaurants & Fast Food That Changed America, 1951-2021

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.

George Geary is the author of many hit books, including Made in California: Volume 1, L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants, Fair Foods, and The Cheesecake Bible. He is a cooking teacher, pastry chef, culinary travel guide, and in-demand public speaker. A California native, George lives in the Los Angeles area. Learn more at www.georgegeary.com.