September 17, 2009

Dean Betts, one of The Fish Market original founders, chef and author of The Fish Market Cookbook, has spent the summer updating the menu of our Top of the Market restaurant in San Mateo. Before he heads back to New Zealand for a well-deserved rest, Dean plans to devote a few days in both Northern and Southern California to greeting guests and signing cookbooks. The cookbook signing schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 29th and Wednesday, September 30th, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, in Palo Alto.
• Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, in Del Mar.

Look for Dean seated casually at the Oyster Bar when entering the Palo Alto and Del Mar restaurants. Aside from signing your new book (which you can purchase for only $16.95, while supplies last), he will be available to answer your questions, provide tips, get re-acquainted and discuss Fish Market lore.

In The Fish Market Cookbook, Dean provides the inspiration and guidance behind a system of cooking - simply prepared and properly cooked – that has taught literally thousands of people how to cook fresh fish confidently and well. Each chapter of the book covers either a cooking method or specific type of seafood. Through beautiful photographs, detailed illustrations and narrative, Dean gives the reader a thorough lesson in the art of preparing simple, delicious seafood. We believe this is the finest and most definitive seafood cookbook available. It is currently in its fourth printing.

Please visit our website here to get directions and phone numbers for The Fish Market restaurants in Palo Alto and Del Mar. Also, Dean can be reached at fishcook.dean@gmail.com.