Quito

This is a great alternative to the more formal, and more expensive, Mare Nostrum. — Frommer's

High-quality food and a relaxed vibe draw travelers, expatriates, and locals to "the Bean". — Fodor's

Indigenous Kiwicha farmers' co-op "Kallari," from Ecuador’s Amazonian Napo province, is wildly successful, having landed their bean-to-bar chocolates in North American retailers like Whole Foods. — Frommer's

Tianguez, a small restaurant/artisan shop makes a pleasant place to while away an afternoon with a gourmet coffee drink—made with fair-trade product. — Fodor's

Fresh roses adorn candlelighted tables, and prints of northern Italy and opera programs from Milan's La Scala decorate the walls, providing a romantic mood at this excellent Italian restaurant. — Fodor's