Josimar Melo

Journalist and culinary critic Josimar Melo is the food editor of “Folha de S.Paulo” Brazil’s leading daily newspaper. He is also the host of the National Geographic Channel show, “The Guide”, where he travels the world looking at the food and culture of different countries. He also lectures in history of gastronomy at the Anhembi- Morumbi University in the city, is the founding director of gastronomic website “Basilico” and has the “Blog do Josimar” (josimarmelo.blog.uol.com.br). He publishes “Guide Josimar Melo” annually. A culinary guide, it gives Melo the opportunity to share more than one thousand establishments with his dedicated food-loving followers. His book “Berinjela se Escreve com J” is a grammatical guide to the correct names and terms of food. He is also the author of the book ‘A Cerveja’ (the beer).