Discover the culinary heart of the City by the Bay with this 1979 edition of "San Francisco a la Carte." Produced by the Junior League of San Francisco, this acclaimed cookbook features over 500 curated, tested recipes. It is uniquely organized by iconic neighborhoods—such as Chinatown, North Beach, and Fisherman’s Wharf—accompanied by historical anecdotes and beautiful illustrations of local landmarks.
A former James Beard/Tastemaker Award winner, it includes regional classics like Crab Newburg and authentic sourdough specialties. Perfect for collectors of vintage community cookbooks or home chefs looking for timeless coastal recipes. This 15th printing is a clean, sturdy "working" copy, perfect for everyday kitchen use.
Item condition: Good Vintage condition. Navy cloth boards show light edge wear and a faint circular storage mark on the front cover. Missing original dust jacket. Interior pages are clean and free of markings, with minor natural age-toning. Binding is tight and gold spine lettering remains bright.
