Quito Bus Night Tour

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Quito Vegen & Vegetarian Restaurants

Posted on July 25, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

http://www.happygringo.com/blog/vegan-and-vegetarian-restaurants-quito/

An Irish Pub in Quito – Finn McCool’s

Posted on February 25, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

yes you read that right – an Irish Pub in Quito! we will be checking them out soon in person but we have heard great things! For 10 years in Quito, Ecuador, we are the only Irish Pub in the half of the world best known as the latitude “0”, offering the best quality service to our customers, with the… Read More

Shibumi Sushi Bar – Quito

Posted on October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Posted on August 30, 2016November 10, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Cheese glorious cheese

Posted on February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by Patrice Baron Parent

next time you are in Quito check it out La Casa del Queso

L’Arcadia Pasta Gourmet – Quito

Posted on July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Posted on April 28, 2015April 28, 2015 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Posted on November 29, 2014November 29, 2014 by Patrice Baron Parent

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

Posted on November 26, 2014November 27, 2014 by Patrice Baron Parent

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