Rachael Ray visits Fjord's Ice Cream Factory in Rapid City, SD, home to Mount Rushmore, where they dish out dessert and unusual ice cream flavors, on Food Network's $40 a Day.
At this "fisherman's dream" seaside restaurant, choose from over 45 menu options for breakfast and lunch. Rachael started her day with the hearty Portuguese Fisherman's Omelette, a spicy combination of chorizo, peppers, onions and tomatoes, and said "the food doesn't get much better than this."
The Big Kitchen made Rachael a believer in tofu with its flavorful Tofu Rancheros. Nurturing owner Judy Foreman believes in giving diners great food at a great value, vowing, "If I'm taking their money, I'm stuffing them" — a promise she delivers on every piled-high plate.
Coos Bay's bogs are overflowing with ruby red gems, so Cranberry Sweets & More has packed its popular sugared Pate de Fruit with the tart-sweet punch of local cranberries. Not to be outdone by Oregon wine country, the treats also come in flavors like Merlot and Zinfandel - perfect edible souvenirs.
On Food Network's $40 a day, Rachael Ray visits the picturesque beach city of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and the Palm Grille for delicious grub and cocktails, on Food Network's $40 a day.
Located in Tucson's historic Hotel Congress, the Cup Cafe draws hotel guests and locals for three meals a day. The Cup's known for stellar breakfast in a charming setting. Dig into the omelet bar or filling dishes like the Gunpowder — eggs, potatoes, turkey chorizo and Mexican asadero cheese.
Just under the streets of Saratoga, a converted basement-turned-club is pulsing with nightlife. One Caroline Street's rotating acts include steaks, bruschetta, pastas and live entertainers. Soak up some smooth jazz over an icy Trifecta martini shaken with lemon, orange and raspberry vodkas.
Rachael Ray visits the Back Inn Cafe, Chattanooga, TN, serving up global cuisine overlooking the Tennessee River, on Food Network's $40 a Day.
It sounds cliche, but a stroll through Mrs. London's Bakery and Cafe feels like a glance at the grandest pastry cases of Paris. This place truly has it all - fresh breads, tarts and mousses galore. It's not always sweet, though. Battle the lunchbox blues with a giant, crispy Croque Monsieur.
To call V. Sattui a winery would be filling the glass only halfway. The family-owned business has a tasting room and an Italian market with more than 200 cheeses. Soak up the good life with a few snacks and a bottle of Sattui Family Red on the bucolic 19th century European-inspired picnic grounds.
An Italian market and deli, Parisi serves some of the best lunch specials in Denver. With fresh pizzas, salads and pastas with homemade sauce, there are authentic Italian options to please every palate. Rachael recommends trying a sandwich with fresh mozzarella on "fantastic" homemade focaccia.
To taste the funky and weird side of Austin, Rachael gets a local tip to visit Maria's Taco Xpress with its bright murals and good cheap eats. Rachael ordered the popular migas breakfast tacos, but for dinner, it's all about the pollo guisado chicken tacos made with a smoky chipotle sauce.
Just steps away from the marina, locals and tourists alike head to the "Cadillac of local fish shacks" for fried fish, chicken wings and freshly shucked oysters at the raw bar. Rachael tried the beer-battered soft shell crab sandwich, which she described as "super crispy" and "insanely good."
A must for brunch on Nantucket, Black-Eyed Susan's is a quaint yet popular island spot. Rise early to snag a table, or mingle with locals at the breakfast bar. Breakfast grub like the Portuguese Scramble and Huevos Rancheros are local favorites; dinner is BYOB and known for being super fresh.
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