"Alain Ducasse, iconic chef and author of Simple Nature, presents a collection of recipes from his worldwide network of French bistros Allard (in Paris), Aux Lyonnais (Paris), and Benoit (Paris, New York, and Tokyo). A relaxing, convivial alternative to haute cuisine, bistro coo…
The material resources : land, water, and air -- Food in a Carioca way : the first inhabitants -- What is the food legacy of later immigration? -- Markets and retailing -- Restaurants and eating out in the city -- Historic cookbooks, how to follow the history of the recipes
"In the last four centuries of its history, the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro created a lifestyle that is unique and has been much admired since the very first travelers published their impressions in the sixteenth century. Indeed, this international hot spot welcomes approximat…
Rio is an international city and destination hot-spot for night-life, business, and culture. This book looks at the lifestyle and the foods that help complement it, while offering a cultural guide to the city and its inhabitants.
by Weinberger, Mark,, (Mark Robert)
fromOff the beaten path series
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let "Minnesota Off the Beaten Path" show you the North Star State you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you've "been there, d…
The most up-to-date and comprehensive guidebook to the state of South Carolina. Beaches and golf are what most people think of when they think of South Carolina, and the state has those amenities in abundance. But off the well-worn paths are battlefields from both the Revolution…
by Walker, Carter G., Moon handbooks, Avalon Travel Publishing
fromMoon handbooks
In the past those wandering around Paris on a Sunday were confronted with an abundance of closed signs. But in more recent times the city has evolved and a lively Sunday scene has emerged. Born from a love of laidback Sundays, Sundays in Paris is the culmination of the popular b…
