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Jane and Michael Stern are the authors of more than thirty books about America. Their “Roadfood” column for Gourmet magazine has won the James Beard award three times. Their website, roadfood.com, was named a Top Site by PC Magazine and Best of the Web by Forbes.com.
Biography of Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Their official website with recipes, online forums, and a featured restaurant each day. You can even search for restaurants by state and type, if you're a member.
The Splendid Table “One of the great Hungarian restaurants in this country,” is what the Sterns had to say about Balaton, the beloved restaurant in Shaker Square. Jane, who is Hungarian, calls this her soul food. (Audio 4 min.) NPR: Touring America on 12 Meals a Day This interview is recorded – where else? – in one of Roadfood’s favorite Washington D.C. eateries over half-smokes and sweet potato cake. While it sounds fun, it’s their fifth meal of the day – and it’s only 4 p.m. (Audio 9 min.) Roadfood: Louis' Lunch Step back in time as the Sterns take you to the Connecticut diner that served the first hamburger in the U.S. Yes, they still make them the same way. (Video 4 min.) Roadfoodies An admiring article full of interesting tidbits about the Sterns, from where they had their first date (you guessed it: a restaurant) to what they majored in at Yale (you’ll never guess). New York Times: Q & A Avid readers ask great questions. Not to be missed: Michael’s comparison of roadfood to folk art and the couple’s last meal requests.
The Splendid Table “One of the great Hungarian restaurants in this country,” is what the Sterns had to say about Balaton, the beloved restaurant in Shaker Square. Jane, who is Hungarian, calls this her soul food. (Audio 4 min.)
NPR: Touring America on 12 Meals a Day This interview is recorded – where else? – in one of Roadfood’s favorite Washington D.C. eateries over half-smokes and sweet potato cake. While it sounds fun, it’s their fifth meal of the day – and it’s only 4 p.m. (Audio 9 min.)
Roadfood: Louis' Lunch Step back in time as the Sterns take you to the Connecticut diner that served the first hamburger in the U.S. Yes, they still make them the same way. (Video 4 min.)
Roadfoodies An admiring article full of interesting tidbits about the Sterns, from where they had their first date (you guessed it: a restaurant) to what they majored in at Yale (you’ll never guess).
New York Times: Q & A Avid readers ask great questions. Not to be missed: Michael’s comparison of roadfood to folk art and the couple’s last meal requests.
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ROADFOOD 2008 The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More 2005 Edition
The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More
2005 Edition
ROADFOOD SANDWICHES 2007 Recipes and Lore from our Favorite Shops Coast to Coast
Recipes and Lore from our Favorite Shops Coast to Coast
SOUTHERN COOKING FROM THE LOVELESS CAFE 2005 Fried Chicken, Hams, and Jams from Nashville's Favorite Cafe
Fried Chicken, Hams, and Jams from Nashville's Favorite Cafe
TWO FOR THE ROAD 2005 Our Love Affair with American Food
Our Love Affair with American Food
John & Michelle Morgan'sFAMOUS DUTCH KITCHEN RESTAURANT COOKBOOK 2004 Family-Style Diner Delights from the Heart of Pennsylvania
Family-Style Diner Delights from the Heart of Pennsylvania
THE LOUIE'S BACKYARD COOKBOOK 2002 Irresistable Island Dishes and the Best Ocean Diner in Key West
Irresistable Island Dishes and the Best Ocean Diner in Key West
The Flores Family'sEL CHARRO CAFÉ COOKBOOK 2002 Flavors of Tucson from America's Oldest Family-Operated Mexican Restaurant, with recipes by Carlotta Flores
Flavors of Tucson from America's Oldest Family-Operated Mexican Restaurant, with recipes by Carlotta Flores
Louis and Billie van Dyke'sTHE BLUE WILLOW INN COOKBOOK 2002 Voted Best Small-Town Restaurant in the South by Southern Living Magazine
Voted Best Small-Town Restaurant in the South by Southern Living Magazine
BLUE PLATE SPECIALS & BLUE RIBBON CHEFS 2001 The Heart and Soul of America's Great Roadside Restaurant
The Heart and Soul of America's Great Roadside Restaurant
SQUARE MEALS 2001 America's Favorite Comfort Food Cookbook: 300 Old-Fashioned Comfort Food Recipes
America's Favorite Comfort Food Cookbook: 300 Old-Fashioned Comfort Food Recipes
CHILI NATION 1998 The Ultimate Chili Cookbook with Recipes from Every State in the Nation: from ferocious four-alarm texas red to gentle comfort-food chili stew and from manly chain-gang chili to vegetarian bowls of goodness.
The Ultimate Chili Cookbook with Recipes from Every State in the Nation: from ferocious four-alarm texas red to gentle comfort-food chili stew and from manly chain-gang chili to vegetarian bowls of goodness.
TWO PUPPIES 1998 Including Much Practical Advice for Anyone Considering Life with a Puppy
Including Much Practical Advice for Anyone Considering Life with a Puppy
EAT YOUR WAY ACROSS THE U.S.A. 1997 500 Diners, Lobster Shacks, Farmland Buffets, Pie Palaces, and Other All-American Eateries
500 Diners, Lobster Shacks, Farmland Buffets, Pie Palaces, and Other All-American Eateries
DOG EAT DOG 1997 A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows
A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows
Also Available: JANE & MICHAEL STERNS' ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POP CULTURE 1992 An A to Z guide of who's who and what's what, from aerobics and bubble gum to Valley of the Dolls and Moon Unit Zappa.
An A to Z guide of who's who and what's what, from aerobics and bubble gum to Valley of the Dolls and Moon Unit Zappa.
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BAD TASTE 1990 SIXTIES PEOPLE 1990
REAL AMERICAN FOOD 1986 Jane and Michael Stern's coast-to-coast cookbook from Yankee red flannel hash and the ultimate Navajo taco to beautiful swimmer crab cakes and general store fudge pie.
Jane and Michael Stern's coast-to-coast cookbook from Yankee red flannel hash and the ultimate Navajo taco to beautiful swimmer crab cakes and general store fudge pie.
SQUARE MEALS: A Cookbook 1984
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