Alaska has amazing seafood — wild salmon, halibut, and black cod — and the unique native technique of grilling with flavorful wood planks. Vancouver transforms irresistible East Indian dishes with local ingredients. The San Francisco Bay Area emphasizes seasonal and sustainable, while Southern California celebrates the Latino influence, one of America's true indigenous cuisines. In this comprehensive cookbook, chef/author Greg Atkinson highlights the culinary styles, ingredients, and trends of all these areas in 400 dishes that are easy to prepare, authentic to the region, and tantalizing to the taste.