The Woman Who Ate Chinatown: A San Francisco Odyssey

<p>For two decades Shirley Fong-Torres has guided 20,000 visitors a year through San Francisco's Chinatown. This book shows why so many keep coming back for more. It's Chinese-American history with a bottomless appetite for quirky anecdotes, respected traditions and exquisite dumplings." I love Shirley Fong-Torres. Her effervescence and passion make herirresistible. If she writes a book I'll buy it, if she hosts a tour, I'll take it, if sherecommends a restaurant I'll eat there."-Gene Burns, KGO, San Francisco" Shirley Fong-Torres knows San Francisco's Chinatown better than anyone She's downloaded a chunk of what she knows in this book, filled with great information and a touching account of her family history."-Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle" I thought I knew San Francisco Chinatown, that is, until I met Shirley."-Martin Yan, YAN CAN COOK" Shirley Fong-Torres has a contagious love of life, people, place and food I am rapt by her stories, energized by her passion and touched by her spirit."-Joey Altman, BAY CAFÉ" This is Shirley Fong-Torres, a very bossy woman. But if you want to do business in San Francisco Chinatown you have to deal with her. She knows everybody and everything."-Comedian Martin Clune</p>

The Woman Who Ate CHINATOWN: A San Francisco Odyssey

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Fong-Torres, Shirley

Regional & International

iUniverse

For two decades Shirley Fong-Torres has guided 20,000 visitors a year through San Francisco¿s Chinatown. This book shows why so many keep coming back for more. It¿s Chinese-American history with a bottomless appetite for quirky anecdotes, respected traditions and exquisite dumplings. "I love Shirley Fong-Torres. Her effervescence and passion make her irresistible. If she writes a book I¿ll buy it, if she hosts a tour, I¿ll take it, if she recommends a restaurant I¿ll eat there." ¿Gene Burns, KGO, San Francisco "Shirley Fong-Torres knows San Francisco¿s Chinatown better than anyone¿She¿s downloaded a chunk of what she knows in this book, filled with great information and a touching account of her family history." ¿Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle "I thought I knew San Francisco Chinatown, that is, until I met Shirley." ¿Martin Yan, YAN CAN COOK "Shirley Fong-Torres has a contagious love of life, people, place and food¿I am rapt by her stories, energized by her passion and touched by her spirit." ¿Joey Altman, BAY CAF "This is Shirley Fong-Torres, a very bossy woman. But if you want to do business in San Francisco Chinatown you have to deal with her. She knows everybody and everything." ¿Comedian Martin Clune

San Francisco, Chinatown: A Walking Tour

Travel

United States

Pacific View Pr

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