The Woman Who Ate Chinatown

Description

Wok Wiz Tours founder, the late Shirley Fong-Torres & her team have guided thousands of  visitors a year through San Francisco’s Chinatown since the 1980’s.

This book shows why so many keep coming back for more.  It’s Chinese-American history with a bottomless appetite for quirky anecdotes, respected traditions and exquisite dumplings.    A blend of historical & personal narrative with a carefully curated selection of beloved recipes.

Praise for “The Woman Who Ate Chinatown, A San Francisco Odyssey”:

I love Shirley Fong-Torres. Her effervescence and passion make her irresistible. If she writes a book I’ll buy it, if she hosts a tour, I’ll take it, if she recommends a restaurant I’ll eat there.”- the late Gene Burns, KGO, San Francisco

“Shirley Fong-Torres knows San Francisco’s Chinatown better than anyone She’s downloaded a chunk of what she knows in this book, filled with great information and a touching account of her family history.”-Michael Bauer, formerly of the San Francisco Chronicle”

I thought I knew San Francisco Chinatown, that is, until I met Shirley.”-Martin Yan, YAN CAN COOK

“Shirley Fong-Torres has a contagious love of life, people, place and food I am rapt by her stories, energized by her passion and touched by her spirit.”-Joey Altman

This is Shirley Fong-Torres, a very bossy woman. But if you want to do business in San Francisco Chinatown you have to deal with her. She knows everybody and everything.”-Comedian Martin Clune