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.
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…
Off the beaten path: Minnesota
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…
Presents information on restaurants, accommodations, sights, and shopping in New Orleans, and includes features on Mardi Gras, Southern cuisine, and New Orleans music.
"Lonely Planet Pocket Seattle is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Seattle's can't-miss experiences. Go shopping in Pike Place Market, experience world-renowned Chihuly Garden and Glass, or check-out the spectacular view at the Space Needle; all with your …
Pocket Seattle
by Lonely Planet Publications (Firm), Sainsbury, Brendan
fromLonely Planet pocket guides
"Lonely Planet Pocket Seattle is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Seattle's can't-miss experiences. Go shopping in Pike Place Market, experience world-renowned Chihuly Garden and Glass, or check-out the spectacular view at the Space Needle; all with your …
"The most authoritative and charming guide to eating well in the French capital, Hungry for Paris includes reviews of all of the really fabulous new restaurants you won't want to miss during your next trip, as well as updated maps and indexes. It's a savvy, insider's roadmap to …
"The most authoritative and charming guide to eating well in the French capital, Hungry for Paris includes reviews of all of the really fabulous new restaurants you won't want to miss during your next trip, as well as updated maps and indexes. It's a savvy, insider's roadmap to …
"The most authoritative and charming guide to eating well in the French capital, Hungry for Paris includes reviews of all of the really fabulous new restaurants you won't want to miss during your next trip, as well as updated maps and indexes. It's a savvy, insider's roadmap to …