Presented by George Geary

A&W Root Beer. Foster’s Freeze. IHOP. Der Wienerschnitzel. See’s Candy. Jack in the Box. You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California. Food historian and chef George Geary tells the remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from burger joints, diners, fast food and restaurants.

George Geary is the author of 16 books covering food history and cookbooks. He is known as the creator of the cheesecakes on the iconic award-winning show, The Golden Girls. He is the former award-winning pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company, and last December, celebrated 30 years on morning TV news programs, from San Diego to Chicago to Florida. When not working, George enjoys tropical drinks (and cheesecake!) in his historical home in Palm Springs.