Published by editora Mauad,  Paladar Carioca (Carioca Taste) by Pedro Bijos revisits the tastes of the author's childhood, locating them in the context of the gastronomic and culinary development of Rio throughout the 20th Century.

Bijos charts the trajectories of restaurants and how their development reflects wider social advances - The work is a highly authentic tour of traditional carioca cuisine, accompanied by delightful photos.

the author visited, undercover, 50 establishments which have become trademarks in the city, highlighting those which continue to serve dishes that have been on the menu since the restaurant's foundation - His only criteria being good food at affordable prices.