The World Atlas of Street Food

by Carol Wilson (Author), SueQuinn (Author)

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Hardcover
2017
$21.45

Street food is fresh, cheap, plentiful, varied and available in an increasing number of metropolitan locations. Food that was previously only obtainable from Saharan roadsides can now be found in New York City; Patagonian village foods are picked up in downtown Hong Kong. Millions of people all over the world are choosing to eat street food every day, and their numbers are rising year on year. The World Atlas of Street Food surveys the whole phenomenon and celebrates one of the most amazing commercial and culinary success stories of the early 21st century. It shows readers the best places to buy mouthwatering fast foods and drinks from hawkers and vendors in the major cities of the world. The book includes the authors' own recipes so readers can make 72 of the finest dishes from the comfort of their own kitchens.

Synopsis

Street food is fresh, cheap, plentiful, varied and available in an increasing number of metropolitan locations. Food that was previously only obtainable from Saharan roadsides can now be found in New York City; Patagonian village foods are picked up in downtown Hong Kong. Millions of people all over the world are choosing to eat street food every day, and their numbers are rising year on year. The World Atlas of Street Food surveys the whole phenomenon and celebrates one of the most amazing commercial and culinary success stories of the early 21st century. It shows readers the best places to buy mouthwatering fast foods and drinks from hawkers and vendors in the major cities of the world. The book includes the authors' own recipes so readers can make 72 of the finest dishes from the comfort of their own kitchens.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 14 Sep 2017
ISBN 10: 0500519498
ISBN 13: 9780500519493
Book Overview: Hunt down the tastiest food-on-the-go in the world's major cities, from the bustle of Bangkok and Beijing to the artisan markets of Stockholm and San Francisco

Media Reviews

'Will appeal to every armchair traveller and gourmet in search of variety and novelty in the world's most foodie cities' - Country and Town House
'Deeply inspiring' - Comfort Bites

Author Bio

Sue Quinn's articles and recipes have appeared in leading UK publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Sunday Times, Delicious magazine and BBC Good Food. She has written eleven cookbooks, most recently Easy Mediterranean. Carol Wilson is a food/cookery writer, cookery consultant, member of the Guild of Food Writers and a restaurant inspector. She is the author of many books on food and cooking, including The Whole Hog and Self-Sufficiency Preserving.