published in 2013, the guide shines a light on gastronomic delicacies of rio which were once inaccessible due to the dangerous and unregulated nature of the neighborhoods in which they are located.  

with the arrival of the upp in many of rio's favela communities in 2008, the neighborhoods began to reach a state of order that allowed establishments to be safely accessed by a steady flow of desirable clientele - highlighting the successful revitalization and social restructuring of communities once controlled by violent criminals.

restaurants such as bar do david in the chapéu mangueira favela in leme are featured in the guide for its traditional and seafood feijoadas.

the guia gastronômico das favelas do rio was preceded by sergio bloch's other work, the guia carioca da gastronomia de rua, a guide focusing on street food in the city of rio de janeiro.