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“History of California Foods & Iconic Restaurants” by George Geary

  • Culinary Historians of Southern California 630 West 5th Street Los Angeles, CA, 90071 United States (map)

From fast food locations that all started in Los Angeles to historical iconic restaurants, George highlights the food industry from his two current books, Made in California and L.A.'s Landmark Restaurants. Visit the original California locations that impacted the country's eating habits and trends in this informative presentation—and then return to some of the area's venerable food establishments loved by all.   

 

George Geary is the author of fifteen historic food and cookbooks. This year, George is celebrating his 30th year in morning television conducting food segments on WGN-TV Chicago, NBC-Tampa, and his home station FOX5-San Diego. In addition, this is the 35th year celebration of George Geary Culinary Tours, conducting tours of Los Angeles Food locations and the South of France. In the 1980s, George worked behind the scenes on major television shows in prop departments creating edible and non-edible foods. In 2025, the 40th anniversary of The Golden Girls, Chronicle Books will publish George's 16th book, The Official Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookbook. In addition, George is frequently quoted and written about in New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and USAToday as an expert in California Fast Foods and Restaurants. 

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