is an American publisher and author of books on cooking, travel, and other topics. He is the founder of Weldon Owen, Inc., a publishing company based in San Francisco. He has written several books, including The Art of the Table, The Art of the Grill, and The Art of the Home. He is also the author of The Wine and Food Lover's Guide to California, which won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best U.S. Regional Cuisine Book.