America the Edible: A Hungry History, from Sea to Dining Sea
"Richman’s genuine, contagious enthusiasm for food keepsAmerica the Edibleenjoyable. His descriptions of favorite dishes are tantalizing, detailed, and accessible. He’s more prone to visiting a standout hot-dog joint than an haute-cuisine spot, making the book useful for travelers, with even more utility provided by sidebars on how to tell an authentic eatery from a tourist trap." —The Onion’s AV Club--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.