Favorite Spot: Brasilia, Brazil

Once upon a weekend outing we stumbled upon this diamond in the rough, that instantly became a family favorite. A chocolateria and cafe in Asa Sul, that serves the most decadent cappuccino and if you ask the boys...the best hot chocolate.

We stake out our spot, being always too late for breakfast and way too early for lunch by Brazilian standards, in the tiny, shady patio area.

The boys grab the bench seat that gives them room to roam and we order up our cappuccino longo and a warm croissant sandwich with ham and cheese to share. We peruse magazines, or books we've brought along and sip our thick and rich, cappuccinos exchanging glances of guilt, "These are just so good, they can't be legal?"

After we've finished our brunch, we head inside for a feast for our eyes and though we typically have no room left for chocolate, they have the most beautiful display of hand-made truffles, chocolates and cakes piled with shaved chocolate. We do occasionally splurge on a neatly wrapped box of milk chocolate race cars to share on the drive home.