George Geary

chef and author of “L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants: Celebrating the Legendary Locations Where Angelenos Have Dined for Generations”

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Some of LA’s most long-standing restaurants include The Original Pantry Cafe, El Cholo, Canter’s Deli, and more. They’re part of the book “L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants.”

These LA restaurants have stayed open for some 100 years

Some of LA’s most long-standing restaurants include The Original Pantry Cafe, El Cholo, Canter’s Deli, and more. They’re part of the book “L.A.’s Landmark Restaurants.”

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A new book chronicles the early 20th century food companies that started in California and went on to capture America’s hearts and stomachs.

Fatburger, Hot Dog on a Stick, Randy’s Donuts: How the chains you love started in SoCal

A new book chronicles the early 20th century food companies that started in California and went on to capture America’s hearts and stomachs.

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