COASTAL: 130 RECIPES FROM A CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP

Chef Scott Clark invites readers on a culinary road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway in his visually stunning cookbook, Coastal (Chronicle, 2025). Clark fills his cookbook with equal parts stories, recipes, and ravishing photos that capture and celebrate the true spirit of laid-back Californian cooking. Coastal is more than a cookbook, though: It’s Clark’s love letter to the Central Coast. His passion for California’s gastronomy is rooted in the belief that cooking starts with the people behind the ingredients, a philosophy ingrained in Clark since his fine-dining days. The previous three-Michelin-star chef de cuisine introduces readers to the fishermen, crabbers, farmers, and winemakers behind the beloved California cuisine in Coastal. And his recipes seamlessly marry the elegance of his fine-dining background with the down-to-earth vibes of his caboose-turned-sandwich shop, Dad’s Luncheonette.

You’ll find straightforward recipes that present regional ingredients in an upscale yet accessible way. The stories, photos, recipes, and writing will make you fall in love with California’s coast all over again.

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COASTAL HARVEST: FISH - FORAGE - FEAST

In his debut cookbook, Taku Kondo combines his passion for fishing, foraging, and the freshest ingredients in a detailed collection of techniques and recipes. The former sushi chef and creator of the Outdoor Chef Life YouTube channel blends his unique background in Coastal Harvest (Penguin Random House, 2025) to showcase the beauty of foraging while highlighting sustainability. Known for his meticulous approach, Kondo guides readers through knife basics, the step-by-step process of preparing fish, and coastal foraging.

Kondo’s cookbook embodies the catch-to-plate ethos and presents 85 recipes that honor the simplicity and elegance of Japanese cuisine while highlighting local California flavors.

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SAN DIEGO SEAFOOD: THEN AND NOW

The community-driven San Diego Seafood: Then & Now is a collaborative effort that celebrates our region’s maritime heritage and the beauty of sustainable seafood. The cookbook features over 100 recipes from local fishermen and chefs, such as Natalie Sawyer of Ironside Fish & Oyster and Davin Waite of Wrench & Rodent. Beyond the recipes, San Diego Seafood narrates the multicultural influences and traditions that led to today’s vibrant seafood scene. Together, the stories and recipes intertwine the past and present, highlighting the diversity of regional seafood and culture. The hope for the future is that San Diego Seafood will bring awareness to the importance of sustainable fishing practices by providing readers with an appreciation for responsibly sourced seafood and its impact on our community’s health.

» San Diego Seafood: Then & Now is available to order on Amazon