As one of the founding members of the Hawaiian regional cuisine movement, Mala Ocean Tavern delivers on both style and substance. Rachael loved their twist on a classic bruschetta made with seared ahi and edamame puree. Looking for a bigger bite? The Sauteed Fresh Market Fish is great for sharing.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray dines at Gerard's Restaurant, an award-winning French restaurant in Lahaina, HI.
Whenever Rachael visits Seattle, she stops by one of her “favorite restaurants on the planet.” Named after a hill town in Tuscany, Volterra serves up traditional Italian fare with a twist, such as wild boar tenderloin and eggplant pouches. For starters, try Rachael’s pick of Mussels and Sausage.
For a breakfast pick-me-up, Rachael heads to the “ideal hometown diner”: Rocky Bay Cafe. Located in Friday Harbor, Rocky Bay keeps both locals and tourists “happy and full” with comfort food dishes like hearty veggie omelets, biscuits and gravy, and even fresh doughnuts made in-house.
Cactus serves up Southwestern and Mexican cuisine with a Pacific Northwestern twist, such as delicious Dungeness crab tamales. With five locations, Cactus delivers on options. Rachael loved her grilled Alaskan halibut; meanwhile, regulars can’t get enough of the braised brisket tacos.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray visits Lifefood Gourmet in Miami, FL, for a vegan and raw food menu from chef John Schott.
Curtis Stone's Maui-style fish tacos at Paia Fish Market in Hawaii were not only satisfying, but they also became his favorite lunchtime snack. Everything on the tortilla was super fresh, from the salsa to the just-caught fish. For an even fresher dish, Paia also features blackened sashimi.
Right across from the beach, this mom-and-pop joint has been a local favorite for decades. Stop by the deli counter to order a tasty bite from the affordable menu. Rachael’s pick is the Kailua Beach Pizza, with its flavorful mix of mozzarella, bacon, pineapple, red onions, Parmesan and BBQ sauce.
This historic hotel is home to hip cocktail bar Loa. On Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray headed to the now-closed Rambla for French and Spanish-inspired small plates.
For a romantic getaway in the San Juan Islands, Rachael recommends the Inn at Ship Bay. The draw here is not only the cozy rooms, but also the spectacular restaurant. Ingredients are grown on the premises to use in dishes like Rachael’s pick, a vegetable pappardelle with garden-fresh herbs.
Rachael headed to Ono Hawaiian Foods to try some authentic home-style Hawaiian cooking. The specialty here is laulau, which is pork and salted butterfish wrapped in taro and tea leaves, then steamed for more than four hours. The result is an “authentic Hawaiian masterpiece,” Rachael says.
Designed by renowned interior designer Paul Duesing, the Vintner Grill is light, open and airy. According to Rachael, their Cobb Salad with Beef Tenderloin is "as colorful as it is delicious," and the Lobster Cannelloni will make you think you've "died and gone to heaven."
Rachael Ray orders from Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches, a sandwich shop in Providence, RI, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray orders a margarita at The Spur Bar & Grill, a popular Park City, UT, restaurant serving up Cowboy Cuisine and live music.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray stops by The Cheese Board Collective Cheese Shop in Berkeley, CA, for fresh baked goods and a selection of hundreds of gourmet cheeses.
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