following, we list a few books with carioca pointers and recipes for indigenous carioca dishes, they also include a cultural look at historical and touristic points of rio de janeiro and their relationship to food.

published by casa da palavra rio botequim (rio street taverns), by guilherme studart is a regularly updated text, providing readers with a guided tour of traditional botequims, or 'taverns', all around the city, including pacified communities.

studart, economist and author of the esteemed book, has assuaged the beer and bar food lovers that, 'the bar has everything to with the carioca soul, they will never cease to exist' - he provides readers with an in depth examination of the history, development and prevalence of these distinctive and democratic spaces, which often feel like an extension of home, as well as expert suggestions for the best places to locate delicious and experimental snacks and drinks.