Geary's definitive book on cheesecake offers 200 recipes designed for the home cook for all types of cheesecake including no-bake and savory ones, a chapter devoted to sauces, and extensive tips and techniques.
The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America, 1951-2010
Exploring the origins of famous international food chains, this book by renowned food historian and chef George Geary delves into the rich culinary history of California. With captivating stories, it highlights the state's significant influence on global dining trends and the unique narratives behind these beloved brands. Geary's passion for food history brings to life the cultural impact of these restaurants, making it a delightful read for food enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
The California-Born Diners, Burger Joints, Restaurants & Fast Food that Changed America, 19512021
The book explores the fascinating origins of numerous international restaurant chains that began in California, showcasing the unique culinary history of the state. Through engaging narratives, George Geary highlights the contributions of various establishments and their impact on global dining culture, offering readers a rich tapestry of food history intertwined with personal anecdotes and insights from the chef's experiences.
L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants is an illustrated history of dozens of landmark eateries from throughout the City of Angels. From such classics as Musso & Frank and The Brown Derby in the 1920s to the see-and-be-seen crowds at Chasen’s, Romanoffs, and Ciro’s in the mid-20th century to the dawn of California cuisine at Ma Maison and Spago Sunset in the 1970s and ’80s, L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants celebrates the famous locations where Hollywood ate, drank, and played. Author George Geary leads you into the glamorous restaurants inhabited by the stars through a lively narrative filled with colorful anecdotes and illustrated with vintage photographs, historic menus, and timeless ephemera. Over 100 iconic recipes for entrees, appetizers, desserts, and drinks are included. But L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants contains much more than the fancy, high-priced restaurants favored by the Hollywood cognoscenti. The glamour of the golden age of drive-ins, drugstores, nightclubs, and hotels are also honored. What book on L.A. restaurants would be complete without tales of ice cream sundaes at C.C. Brown’s, cafeteria-style meals at Clifton’s, or a mai tai at Don the Beachcomber? Most of the locations in L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants no longer exist, but thanks to George Geary, the memories are still with us.