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by Clarence E. (Clarence Edgar) Edwords
Bohemian San Francisco Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining.
In this vivid snapshot of early‑twentieth‑century San Francisco, the author walks listeners through the city’s lively Bohemian dining scene. From the clatter of North Beach cafés to the elegant halls of the Hotel St. Francis, each establishment is described with a blend of history and personal observation. The result is a colorful map of where locals and visitors alike sought the most celebrated dishes of the day.
The guide does more than point out addresses; it shares the “right way” recipes that chefs guarded jealously, from crab prepared on a tiny pier kitchen to the secret sauces of Italian trattorias. Interspersed with witty forewords, tips on tipping, and excerpts on wine service, the book invites listeners to taste the city through words before ever stepping foot inside. Whether you’re a food historian, a curious traveler, or a home cook craving a vintage flavor, the narration brings the edible soul of Bohemian San Francisco to life.
Full title
Bohemian San Francisco Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining. Its restaurants and their most famous recipes—The elegant art of dining.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Dec 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1941
A lively chronicler of nature and city life, this American writer moved from frontier-style field adventures to the restaurant culture of early San Francisco. His best-known work captures the tastes, stories, and social world behind the city’s dining scene in the years after 1906.
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