In Sun Valley, ID, Rachael Ray finds a fabulous gourmet menu at Globus Restaurant, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
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.
At this enormous Italian steakhouse at the Palazzo, diners opt for "family-style" dining. Tell the waiter your budget and be prepared to feast on an assortment of antipasti, pastas and succulent meats like luscious Colorado lamb. Warning: The tab can easily escalate to Sin City prices.
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.
In Fort Greene, Brooklyn, Rachael Ray drops by Habana Outpost, the first New York City solar-powered restaurant and marketplace for Cuban cuisine and cocktails, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
Since 1989, Duck Soup Inn has been giving diners (like Rachael) an epicurean retreat in the San Juan Islands. Nearby farms provide fresh vegetables for the weekly rotating menu, which has featured “rustic gourmet” treats like lavender thyme-encrusted chicken breast and homemade raspberry shortcake.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray samples seasonal and contemporary American cuisine from Nick's on Broadway in Providence, RI.
Leave the buffet behind in favor of hearty comfort food from Hash House A Go Go. Jeff and Audrey Dunham stopped in for the Red Velvet Pancakes and the legendary Fried Chicken Benedict. "This is the most insane breakfast we have ever had,” Jeff said of the mountainous benedict.
Joe’s Taco Lounge & Salsaria combines Mexican street food with the traditional cooking of the Yucatan Peninsula. Rachael recommends the fish tacos and, for something spicy, the grilled and stuffed pasilla chili. Spicy-food lovers will also appreciate the 200-plus hot sauce bottles lining the walls.
Rachael Ray stops at La Divina Gelateria in New Orleans, LA, for a scoop of gelato made from scratch, using fresh ingredients, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
Rachael couldn’t resist a visit to Madrona Bar & Grill on her Roche Harbor vacation. The sustainable food and stunning views make it a local favorite. Rachael’s picks include the fresh prawn and avocado margarita, heirloom tomato and flank steak salad, and baby back ribs with huckleberry sauce.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray drops by Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, a restaurant and jazz bar in Providence, RI.
Dinette has the cozy feel of eating at a friend’s house, complete with family-style dining on Sundays. The rest of the week, you can feast on such classics as ricotta gnocchi and lemony chicken tagine. Rachael suggests the tartine-inspired toasts slathered with “yummy toppings” like lamb carpaccio.
Enjoy the inventive Indian menu at Ajanta, where Rachael dug into lamb rib chops, chicken tikka, naan bread and an assortment of chutneys during her visit. Ajanta is not only known for its creative take on Indian cuisine, but also for exclusively using free-range and hormone-free meats.
Rachael favors Aloha for its mixed plates featuring multiethnic food combos like Shoyu Chicken, fresh fish and teriyaki beef served with rice and mac salad. A standout is the Ali’i Plate, whose tenderized pork has been wrapped in a banana leaf for an “out-of-this-world juicy factor,” Rachael says.
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