On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray orders fresh baked breads, pastries and organic coffee from Olga's Cup & Saucer in Providence, RI.
Grass Skirt Grill specializes in fish burgers that forgo the beef but are still packed with “great grill flavor,” Rachael says. Her pick is the Hebi Burger made with lean white fish and served with a side of sesame mayo. Also try the fresh catch of the day or a crisp salad with papaya seed dressing.
Each of the three open-air decks at Friday’s Crabhouse satisfies one aspect of dinner. As Rachael learned, one deck is for seafood like steamer clams and Dungeness crab; one is for hamburgers and hot dogs; and the last is for drinks (the spectacular view of San Juan Island is on the house).
Leaf not only believes in farm-to-table but also a fork-to-bowl philosophy. Their Big 12 menu of salads uses a bounty of farm-fresh produce; the Strawberry Fields salad was filled to the brim with baby spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds and even candied pecans.
Rachael swung by 5 Spot for a “hearty all-American breakfast.” The menu here is switched up regularly to showcase the best blue-collar recipes from around the USA. Some popular eats do stick around all year, such as the Hair of the Dog-wich that offers fried egg and bacon as a tasty hangover cure.
In Ketchum, ID, Rachael Ray stops by The Roosevelt Grille to warm up with a hearty meal in front of a cozy fireplace on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
For a location as historic as the Golden Gate Bridge, Buckeye serves a distinctly modern-day menu with favorites like Oysters Bingo and Buckeye Smoked Chicken Wings. But Tyler thinks Buckeye's definitive updated classic is the S'More Pie with almonds, chocolate and heaps of marshmallow fluff.
Located a quick 10-minute drive from the strip on Sahara Avenue, The Egg and I boasts reasonable prices and friendly service. Wake up hungry? Try their Eggs Benedict with Blackened Prime Rib, the Pesto Scramble with Sliced Chicken, Tomatoes and Feta or a savory Breakfast Crepe.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray stops by Main Street Pizza & Noodle in Park City, UT, where they're dishing out California-style pizzas and pasta dishes.
Lindo Michoacan has been serving up authentic Mexican cuisine for more than 20 years. Dig into gourmet specialties like savory Buey Al Cilantro, cubed rib eye steak in verde sauce with onion, cilantro and tomatillos, or Camarone Borrachos, shrimp simmered in lemon juice, garlic and tequila.
In Sun Valley, ID, Rachael Ray finds a fabulous gourmet menu at Globus Restaurant, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray grabs a seat at the Beach House Restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton in Kapalua, HI, with beachfront views and tropical cocktails.
The philosophy behind Paradise Farms gives farm-to-table new meaning, as diners can enjoy the "Brunch in Paradise" feast right at the farm. As Bobby learned on FoodNation, it's the perfect outing for vegetable lovers; everything here -- from the micro greens to the mangoes -- is grown with care.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray drops by Seaplane Diner for classic American comfort foods in Providence, RI.
Crowds flock to this rustic Italian restaurant for dishes like the Baked Pasta with Five Cheeses. As the name implies, five cheeses (pecorni romano, fontina, Gorgonzola, mozzarella and ricotta) are used to make a rich sauce, which is then combined with rigate pasta shells and baked to create a bubbly, golden-brown crust.
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