Indispensable handbooks to local gastronomic delights

The ultimate guides to the food scene in their respective states or regions, these books provide the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Engagingly written by local authorities, they are a one-stop for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including:

• Food festivals and culinary events

• Farmers markets and farm stands

• Specialty food shops

• Places to pick your own produce

• One-of-a-kind restaurants and landmark eateries

• Recipes using local ingredients and traditions

• The best wineries and brewpubs