here we list a few books with carioca recipes and tips for the various indigenous and local dishes that include a cultural look at historical and touristic points of rio de janeiro and their relationship to food.

published by editora enac rio guia do gosto carioca - caricoa taste guide lists over 250 culinary gems in the city, including bars, restaurants, bakeries, ice cream parlors, and cafes - there is a special section of 'carioquices', or carioca specialities, including but not limited to feijoadas at samba schools.

this gastronomic tour guide is highly eclectic and democratic, from beach kiosks to upscale delis, spanning an impressive range of prices and locations - it encompasses the innovative and the traditional, the cosmopolitan and familiar, with many culinary splendors such as manioc and shrimp pastries in lagoa, sweets from the famous confeitaria colombo, pies in ipanema and a specialty roast from lapa.