Quito Bus Night Tour

Fridays & Saturdays only Visit Quito’s Historical Center, from 5 meters high aboard the Official Quito Tour Bus to enjoy a panoramic view of the illuminated city, with a One-Hour stop at the traditional street La Ronda. During this time you can explore the narrow streets, home of painters, poets, writers and bohemians; and have a taste of the famous… Read More

Shibumi Sushi Bar – Quito

WOW quite possibly the best sushi we have had, especially here in Ecuador. Junior does an amazing job combining flavors. Make a reservation, this place is very small. Do not expect Bento boxes or Tempura – this is a Sushi Bar. Closed on the weekends. Ruiz de Castilla y Lorenzo Aldana Quito, Ecuador Call 099 180 6844 Facebook page is… Read More

Tao Tao Asian Market – Ibarra

thanks to David Sasaki for finding the new location for us OK, I found the place where the Asian food store is being relocated in Ibarra. Look for a restaurant called Tao-Tao. It’s across from Parque de la Familia on Av. Rafael Sánchez. The restaurant isn’t even open yet. Tomorrow will be the first day. It’s a pretty decent size… Read More

L’Arcadia Pasta Gourmet – Quito

Thanks to David Sasaki. If you like fresh pasta, you might want to check out L’Arcadia Pasta Gourmet in Quito. It started out as a take-out service several years ago. But you can also eat there now. It’s offerings include stuffed pasta such as ravioli with a variety of fillings (walnut, ham or spinach and ricotta, smoked trout and cream… Read More

Great Italian in Mindo

thanks for the tip Vicki Ayres Kielas A to-die-for Italian restaurant there…some of the best homeade pasta and pizza in South America! Ristorante Italiano La Mecha On Vicente Aguirre | Marquesa de Solanda, Mindo drop us a note when you check it out

La Hacienda – Ibarra

If you find yourself in Ibarra and hungry – check out La Hacienda Recently we went into have our blood work done and they said come back in a couple of hours. What to do? Breakfast! Fabulous food, great atmosphere and close the Hospital/Clinica Metropolitana You can find them at: Av Teodoro Gomez 8 -12 y Calixto Miranda Plazoleta del… Read More

La Burguesa – Quito

We were in Quito yesterday and a dear friend suggested that we go for ‘the best burger ever’ in Quito. Ok, why not? WOW in a word, truffle fries, sweet potato fries, awesome coleslaw, amazing onion rings … and then there was the burger (with a choice of bread). Two sides come with your burger you can order a small… Read More