published by editora casa da palavra, 'confeitaria colombo: sabores de uma cidade' (confeitaria colombo: flavor of a city) is a historical account of the more than 100 years that the prided confeitaria colombo has been in operation for

located in the downtown area of rio de janeiro, the elegant and grandiose cafeteria is one of the most recognized points of interest in the city, at one time being regularly frequented by the most important people in not only rio and brazil, but by notable people from around the world. 

this is arguably due to their obsessive attention to creating the finest snacks and sweets in all of rio, of which many of the recipes are published in the book for recreating the magic at home - along with a photographic and textual reflection on the history and memories of confeitaria colombo, 20 exclusive, classic recipes are included - available in most bookstores, and on-line via livraria cultura on this link or via livraria travessa here.