• Modern Jewish deli cookbook from Wise Sons with recipes, humor, and cultural storytelling. Like new 2020 edition. (Front cover)
  • Modern Jewish deli cookbook from Wise Sons with recipes, humor, and cultural storytelling. Like new 2020 edition. (Back cover)
  • Modern Jewish deli cookbook from Wise Sons with recipes, humor, and cultural storytelling. Like new 2020 edition. (Photograph sample)
  • Modern Jewish deli cookbook from Wise Sons with recipes, humor, and cultural storytelling. Like new 2020 edition. (Table of Contents Sample 2)
  • Modern Jewish deli cookbook from Wise Sons with recipes, humor, and cultural storytelling. Like new 2020 edition. (Table of Contents Sample)
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Eat Something Cookbook (2020) Wise Sons Jewish Deli Recipes & Culture

Eat Something Cookbook (2020) Wise Sons Jewish Deli Recipes & Culture

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Eat Something: A Wise Sons Cookbook
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Subject:
Jewish cooking; deli cuisine; cultural food writing
Artist:
George McCalman, Illustrator
Author:
Evan Bloom; Rachel Levin
Date:
2020
Origin:
San Francisco, California
Dimensions:
7 ¾” x 10 ¼’”
Condition:
Very Good | Like New
Photographer:
Maren Caruso
Cover:
Hardcover
Pages:
240
ISBN:
9781452178745
Book genre:
Cookbook

A Modern Jewish Deli Cookbook Full of Humor, Culture & Comfort 

Collector’s Note

While contemporary, Eat Something has quickly become a modern favorite among fans of Jewish deli culture—blending recipes, storytelling, and humor in a way that reflects today’s evolving food traditions.

Eat Something: A Wise Sons Cookbook brings the beloved flavors and personality of San Francisco’s Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen into the home kitchen. Published in 2020, this lively and visually engaging cookbook blends more than 50 recipes with essays, humor, and cultural reflections—capturing the spirit of modern Jewish food with a distinctly California sensibility.

Organized around the milestones and rhythms of Jewish life—from Shabbat dinners and holiday gatherings to everyday moments and family traditions—the book offers recipes for soups, salads, baked goods, and classic deli favorites, all presented with warmth and wit. Interwoven throughout are playful essays, vibrant photography, and expressive illustrations that give the book a scrapbook-like feel.

Whether you’re looking to recreate traditional dishes or explore contemporary interpretations, this cookbook offers both inspiration and approachable recipes, making it as enjoyable to read as it is to cook from.

Creators

Evan Bloom, co-founder of Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen, brings culinary expertise rooted in traditional Jewish deli fare with a modern California perspective. Rachel Levin, a San Francisco–based writer, adds humor and cultural insight through essays that complement the recipes.

Illustrator George McCalman contributes bold, expressive artwork, while photographer Maren Caruso captures the food in a bright, contemporary style that defines the book’s visual appeal.

Like New condition, with clean pages, tight binding, and minimal signs of handling. A well-preserved copy with excellent presentation quality.

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