The Grand Central Market Cookbook: Cuisine and Culture from Downtown Los Angeles

by Adele Yellin, Kevin West

Overview

Founded in 1917, Grand Central Market is a legendary food hall in Downtown Los Angeles that brings together the many traditions and flavors of the city. Now, GCM’s first cookbook puts the spotlight on unique recipes from its diverse vendors, bringing their authentic tastes to your home kitchen. From Horse Thief BBQ’s Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken Sando to Madcapra’s Sumac Beet Soda to Golden Road’s Crunchy Avocado Tacos, here are over 85 distinctive recipes, plus spectacular photography that shows off the food, the people, and the daily bustle and buzz. Stories about the Market’s vibrant history and interviews with its prominent customers and vendors dot the pages as well. Whether you’ve visited and want to make your favorite dishes at home, or are simply looking for a cookbook that provides a plethora of multi-national cuisine, The Grand Central Market Cookbook is sure to make your kitchen just a little bit cooler. 

2018 IACP Cookbook Award nominee for Compilations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524758929
Publisher:	Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Publication date:	10/03/2017
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	656,640
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

ADELE YELLIN is president of the Yellin Company, a Los Angeles real estate management and development firm that own and operates Grand Central Market. Adele has two children with her late husband, Ira Yellin, and two grandchildren.
 
KEVIN WEST served as a creative director during Grand Central Market’s revitalization from 2012-2016. His previous books include Saving the Season: A Cook’s Guide to Home Canning, Pickling and Preserving and Truffle Boy with Ian Purkayastha.

Editorial Reviews

07/03/2017
The vendors of Los Angeles’ Grand Central Market have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown L.A. since 1917. After undergoing a renaissance of sorts in 2012, the market is now a showcase for some of the city’s most inventive chefs, offering up a huge variety of foods, including coconut-cream doughnuts, watermelon slushies, savory carnitas, and cold, smoky ramen. Yellin, president of the real estate management and development firm that owns and operates Grand Central Market, and West (Truffle Boy), the creative director of the market’s 2012 revitalization, share the story of the market, its vendors, and customers. Readers are given instructions on how to create favorite market dishes such as Eggslut’s popular “Slut,” which features coddled eggs with potato puree served in a mason jar; Golden Road Brewing’s crunchy avocado tacos; and Sticky Rice’s Thai barbecue chicken, among other outstanding fare. Although the ramen recipe from Raman Hood’s Rahul Khopkar is difficult to prepare, most recipes come together fairly quickly and are easily sourced, and the instructions are clear and to the point. Yellin and West clearly have an emotional connection with the market, and their affection shines through in this terrific collection. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

This cookbook is straight-up a murderer's row of some of the best food in Los Angeles.” –LAist 

"The market has always been in flux, the authors write in their introductory pages. What has stayed relatively constant, though, is the overall spirit of the space, and the book reflects it well — and with it, the spirit of L.A." –LA Times

“After moving to LA I quickly discovered that Grand Central Market was the ultimate culinary paradise. It’s the grand Mecca of inspiration for an aspiring chef like myself, which is why I’m super excited to add this cookbook to my collection.” –Jessie Tyler Ferguson

“Los Angeles is a true melting pot, and its authentic ethnic food scene is understandably fantastic. The Grand Central Market has it all: Middle Eastern, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, BBQ, you name it. It's delicious one stop shopping. Literally. You can get your groceries there, too.” –Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

“Whenever I go back to LA, Grand Central Market is my first stop on the way home from the airport. I’m so excited to be able to make these dishes in my New York City apartment now—and to skip the line for Ramen Hood’s slurp-worthy vegan bowls!” –Chloe Coscarelli

“Some of the best and most exciting food in LA happens at Grand Central Market, and I should know because I roam it frequently (the Market, not the city). I shall cherish this collection of excellent recipes and carry them with me whenever I’m not on the West Coast.” –Chris Stang

"Visiting Grand Central Market is the most important part of our family’s weekend routine. With this book, I’m so excited to bring our favorite recipes from our favorite stands into my own kitchen to extend our weekend into the week!” –Busy Phillips

“The downtown market represents the city’s ever-evolving food scene. And now there’s a book documenting it all.” –TASTE

“The Grand Central Market Cookbook celebrates the Downtown Los Angeles market … so you can cook up nostalgia after a visit.” –USA Today

“A stunning tribute to the glorious tacos, carnitas, ramen, fried rice, oysters and waffles that make this time-honored spot such a beehive of diversity and deliciousness.” -Atlanta Journal Constitution 

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