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The Woman Who Ate Chinatown

The Woman Who Ate Chinatown Leisure, Home & Garden

The Woman Who Ate Chinatown

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For two decades Shirley Fong-Torres has guided 20,000 visitors a year through San Franciscös 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 Franciscös 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
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
208
Release Date:
2008-05-06
Publication Date:
2008-04-28
Publisher:
iUniverse
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0595448674
ISBN13:
9780595448678
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
346 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
12 cm

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