At afternoon tea at the historic Hamilton-Turner Inn, Rachael said she felt "like a regular Scarlett O'Hara." Innkeeper Sue Strickland bakes the signature Scottish shortbread daily. After eating an elegant feast of treats, Rachael admitted, "That is as close to heaven as I've been in quite a while."
A local favorite just six miles from the strip in Las Vegas, the Firelight Buffet's all-you-can-eat breakfast is not to be missed. With lots of variety and reasonable prices, you'll find international foods and regional picks like rotisserie chicken and the Rachael-recommended baked pasta frittata.
On Food Network's $40 a Day, Rachael Ray enjoys excellent Asian cuisine in a romantic setting at Wahso in Park City, UT.
A family-run shop in the heart of the Las Olas Riverfront, Argie Grill is the only place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., making homemade Argentinian-style empanadas. Choose from almost 20 varieties with their own unique fold; Rachael recommends the vegetable empanadas with homemade garlic sauce.
For authentic low-country cooking like okra gumbo, visit Jestine's Kitchen. Owner Dana Berlin says "this is the place that local yokels come to eat" and drink sweet tea, or what she calls "Jestine's table wine." Rachael loved the low-country feast, exclaiming: "It's fantastic food. What a treat!"
Located inside Grand Canyon National Park, the El Tovar hotel has been serving guests since 1905. Make a reservation for dinner alongside the massive fireplace and Native American art, or take Rachael's advice and stop by the restaurant for a hearty Southwestern breakfast before hitting the trails.
Chattanooga may be known for its trains but on $40 A Day, Rachael discovers The Waffle of Insane Greatness at Aretha Frankensteins. Breakfast lovers beware, they have scarily good deals on shrimp and grits, omelets, breakfast burritos and fat stack pancakes with Maine blueberries.
Rachael Ray steps off the beach for authentic Bahamian cuisine at Bahama Mama's, in Key West, FL, on Food Network's $40 a Day.
For incredible Seattle waterfront views, Baja-style decor and even kayak rentals, head to Agua Verde for an affordable Mexican lunch or dinner. Try a fish, portobello or yam taco served with organic chips and homemade salsa, and wash it down with a mango margarita that Rachael calls fantastic.
All aboard! Rachael Ray hops on Dinner in the Diner, in Chattanooga, TN, a renovated train car and ideal spot for a romantic dinner, on Food Network's $40 a Day.
A popular hangout for students, musicians and artists, Bongo Java became world famous with its 1996 discovery of "The Nun Bun," a cinnamon bun that looks like Mother Teresa. Locals and tourists alike have been coming back ever since for the all-day breakfast and java, which Rachael calls delicious.
Tucson's Mexican fare is as plentiful as it is authentic. Cafe Poca Cosa, or "little thing" in Spanish, is a festive restaurant with an award-winning menu and the ambiance of Mexico. The restaurant's modern, genuine dishes are best showcased in the Chef's Choice Plate, which includes three entrees.
Set among historic stables, homes and gardens, the Middleton Place Restaurant serves traditional Southern fare in an upscale dining setting. The restaurant uses ingredients grown on the plantation, like the Carolina gold rice Bobby tried, in addition to local seafood and seasonal vegetables.
Giacomo's Ristorante has a line seven days a week but Rachael promises it is worth the wait at this tiny restaurant where they do not take reservations or credit cards. Their traditional Italian food is fresh and flavorful; Rachael praises the pumpkin ravioli, calling it ''heaven on a plate.''
Known best for their signature "flying" biscuits, this casual Southern spot serves comforting breakfast dishes made from scratch all day long. According to Rachael, the fried green tomatoes with cashew-jalapeno relish "rock" and the fluffy biscuits are "almost too good to eat in public."
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