2019 James Beard Award for Best Book of Year in Writing

2019 James Beard Award for Best Book of Year in Writing

Buttermilk Graffiti

Edward Lee delves into the intersection of food and culture on an epic trip across America where he finds exceptional food in unconventional places. You can find photos and links for where to purchase signed copies below.

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Buttermilk Graffiti has been named a Best Food Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Smithsonian, BookRiot, and Plate. It was a Semifinalist in the 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards.

"Striking stories. . . . Lee is a master.
—New York Times Book Review

"Beautifully written.
—NPR

"Lee is a gifted storyteller and those first few chapters will grab you and keep you riveted all the way to the end."
—Bon Appétit

"Capture[s] what the nation's melting pot cuisine is today."
—Food & Wine, Staff Favorite

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