Overview
Itās truly a feast of wonder: Created by the ever-curious minds behind Atlas Obscura, this breathtaking guide transforms our sense of what people around the world eat and drink. Covering all seven continents, Gastro Obscura serves up a loaded plate of incredible ingredients, food adventures, and edible wonders. Ready for a beer made from fog in Chile? Sardiniaās āThreads of Godā pasta? Egyptās 2000-year-old egg ovens? But far more than a menu of curious minds delicacies and unexpected dishes, Gastro Obscura reveals foodās central place in our lives as well as our bellies, touching on historyātrace the network of ancient Roman fish sauce factories. Cultureāpicture four million women gathering to make rice pudding. Travelāscale Chinaās sacred Mount Hua to reach a tea house. Festivalsāfeed wild macaques pyramid of fruit at Thailandās Monkey Buffet Festival. And hidden gems that might be right around the corner, like the vending machine in Texas dispensing full sized pecan pies. Dig in and feed your sense of wonder.
āLike a great tapas meal, Gastro Obscura is deep yet snackable, and full of surprises. This is the book for anyone interested in eating, adventure and the human condition.ā āTom Colicchio, chef and activist
āThis exquisite guide kept me at the breakfast table until dinner time.ā āKyle Maclachlan, actor and vintner
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This book title, Gastro Obscura (A Food Adventurer's Guide), ISBN: 9781523502196, by Cecily Wong, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura, published by Workman Publishing Company (September 28, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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