Made in California, Volume 2

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 s...