If the 10 burgers on the Burger Bar menu don't make your mouth water, you can build your own from nine burger bases, six types of buns and 46 toppings, with eight kinds of fries. Giada opted for a Turkey Burger with provolone, avocado and pickled green tomatoes on ciabatta with sweet potato fries.
Host Giada De Laurentiis digs into burgers and pizza at Revolution Bar & Grill, in Seattle, WA, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.
The dynamic menu at Oleana is a "mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, lots of influences from Spain, a little bit from Italy, Moroccan [and] Armenian." Giada indulged in a diary-free Almond Cremolata and Warm Chocolate Panino so delicious she thought, "I've died and gone to heaven."
Giada De Laurentiis hits our nation's capital for Zola, serving exciting new American cuisine in Washington DC, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.
The rustic decor of SantaCafe in Santa Fe isn't just for show — the building is actually more than 150 years old and houses a 40-foot well. When Giada came here for dinner on her weekend getaway, she made sure to try the famous roasted Chiles Rellenos with chipotle cream sauce and mango salsa.
Giada De Laurentiis dines on seasonal and artisanal fare at Elements, in Santa Barbara, CA, overlooking the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Sunken Gardens, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.
Giada's Weekend Getaway in Las Vegas starts with a satisfying shrimp cocktail at the Wynn Hotel's luxurious pool. Outside of the pool, Wynn offers the ultimate in fine dining, including the famed Italian restaurant Bartolotta. Vegans love dining here too, as all the restaurants serve vegan options.
Bob's Coffee and Donuts has been a Los Angeles Farmers Market favorite for decades, making it an ideal spot for Giada's Weekend Getaways. In addition to the shop's classic glazed and jelly doughnuts, other baked goods on display include beignets, cinnamon rolls and apple fritters.
Visitors head to Bella Vineyards, a small winery located in the heart of Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, to sample the Zinfandels and Sirahs. Giada suggests starting your tour in the tasting room, then moving downstairs to the wine caves, the only public ones in the area, for samples in the barrel room.
You can't visit Seattle without a stop at the world-famous Pike Place Fish Market, a must-see experience where fish fly high over heads. Watch as its fishmongers throw fish like hot potatoes and poke fun at customers, and buy from its fleet of sustainable salmon, white fish, shellfish and more.
Cap off a day of sightseeing with dinner at Zin, where farm-fresh produce, local wines and homegrown ingredients are the stars of the menu. If there's a long wait for a table, Giada recommends grabbing a seat at the bar and ordering zinfandel-glazed barbecue-beef short ribs with mashed potatoes.
If the breathtaking skyline view doesn't evoke sheer amazement, maybe the menu will. Located on top of the John Hancock Center, The Signature Room at the 95th (floor, that is) radiates art deco luxury with a menu prized for local dishes like the Roasted Amish Chicken atop a bed of creamy grits.
There's no better cure for a hot Texas day than a little Amy's ice cream, especially when the flavor is the famous Mexican Vanilla. Work your way through more than 350 premium ice creams on rotation, as well as frozen yogurt and dairy-free fruit ices. Then fold in a few mix-ins and Crush'ns.
On Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways, host Giada DeLaurentiis visits 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill for the delicious, local foods and Colorado's best microbrews and wine at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, in Avon, CO.
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