Surrounded by mountain ranges and fertile farmland, this scenic winery has been producing some of the area's finest barrel-aged vinos since 1983. Rachael recommended the $10 tasting tour, where visitors can see the winemaking process from grape to glass.

Rachael Ray, of Food Network's $40 a Day, visits Quinz, in Ashland, OR, for their delectable Sauteed Spinach with Gold Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts.

Rachael Ray visits the Ashland Bakery & Cafe, a European style cafe in Ashland, OR, for their delicious polenta pancakes on Food Network's $40 a Day.

On Food Network's $40 a Day, Rachael Ray stops by Lela's Cafe, for fresh baked breads and hand rolled stone-baked pizzas in Ashland, OR.

This nostalgic sweets shop harkens back to the good old days with its handmade caramels, chocolate-dipped marshmallows, peppermint bark and other freshly made nostalgic confections. Rachael raved about the chocolate-covered buttercreams and reasonable prices.

Cleveland's historic West Side Market is also home to "the world's best" pierogies at The Pierogi Palace. When in Cleveland, a pierogi is a must, and Rachael couldn't resist. For $8.75 a dozen, you can sample all kinds of pierogies, with stuffings from potato to pistachio to pizza.

Located in the Coventry Village area of Cleveland, vegetarians and meat eaters alike will find something at Tommy's. They use the freshest ingredients around to create an organic menu of healthy and hearty dishes. Create your own omelet for breakfast, like Rachael, or stop by for a famous milkshake.

A neighborhood favorite in Cleveland's Little Italy, Trattoria Roman Garden serves up authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. Enjoy the homey atmosphere with a mozzarella salad, the Shrimp & Gnocchi Trattoria, or the house special, Scallops Pesto with Linguini, which Rachael calls fabulous.

Home to the "biggest and best corned beef" sandwiches in town, this Cleveland institution is known for its mile-high sandwiches. Have yours on rye like Rachael or choose from 20 different ways to order your sandwich. Not looking for lunch? Slyman's also has an extensive breakfast and dinner menu.

Coos Bay is flipping for falafel, shawerma and tahini. Not the Pacific Northwest's norm, Cafe Mediterranean's Egyptian-Lebanese heritage offers something different from the everyday. Rachael loved the creamy lentil soup and jallab, Arabic soda flavored with rose and pine nuts.

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Rachael Ray makes her way to Morton's Bistro Northwest, serving the finest locally available foods and wines, in Salem, OR, on Food Network's $40 a Day.

Higgins celebrates Portland, Ore.'s, farming heritage and locally grown produce, meat and seafood with a seasonal menu and a dedication to sustainable farmers in the area. Their imaginative dishes are reasonably priced, and Rachael calls dining at the restaurant "a wonderful experience."

Fresh, seasonal fare is served on the Willamette campus at this cafe that Rachael called "one of the best-kept secrets in town." You don't have to be a student to enjoy the variety of culinary options, including pizza, deli sandwiches, Chinese dishes and local meats sliced hot off the grill.

This homey restaurant knows how to do family-style breakfast. Voted "best breakfast" in the area by local press, the diner serves egg Benedicts, breakfast scrambles and stuffed French toast. According to Rachael, the "monster-sized" banana nut French toast is "every breakfast food rolled into one."