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.

Giada can't get enough of the "tender" shrimp and grits at this local restaurant specializing in low country, homestyle cooking. Topped with blue crab gravy, spicy sausage and a "perfectly cooked" poached egg, Giada called this Southern breakfast staple "stick-to-your-ribs good food."

One of the oldest specialty food shops in Charleston, Bull Street Gourmet carries wine, groceries and made-to-order sandwiches. On Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada took the brown sugar granola and the "simple and delicious" tomato-mozzarella sandwich to go for a perfect lunch on the water.

Giada learned about high tea at this old-fashioned Charleston institution, which serves loose-leaf teas and appetizers every afternoon. In the evening, the bar serves up variations on classic cocktails and for music aficionados, there’s live entertainment every night of the week.

With no reservations, no signs and no frills, this local restaurant can easily be missed from the road, Giada recommended the "good and simple" cayenne-dusted deviled crab and boiled peanuts, which are offered alongside other Southern staples such as she-crab soup and fried green tomatoes.

Host of Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada De Laurentiis travels to Newport Vineyards, in Middletown, RI, to visit the largest grower of wine grapes in New England.

Regular sunsets are so been-there-done-that. At dusk from mid-March to November, you can watch as bats flood the sky from under the Congress Bridge. TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel offers the perfect perch for a bat watch, and Giada enjoyed it with the award-winning "Batini" made with juicy blackberries.

Both Bobby and Giada have two-stepped at this iconic country bar where legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton have made the rounds. The dance hall perfectly captures Austin's charm, but the menu branches out with its famous chicken fried steak, Mexican enchiladas and even brick-oven pizzas.

Catch a sunset along Narragansett Bay in Newport, R.I., at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen, famous for its views and award-winning clam chowder. Try a bowl with the bag of donuts appetizer--lobster, shrimp and crab fritters that are fried on the outside but "silky and velvety" inside, Giada said.

A local favorite located at the end of Bannister's Wharf in Newport Harbor, The Coffee Grinder is a great stop for authentic Italian espresso and homemade pastries in Rhode Island. Sit along the wharf and enjoy the view with breakfast; or order an espresso to go, like Giada.

Chef Sean Brock prepares seasonal low country cuisine at this upscale Southern dinner spot. Try the chef’s tasting menu, which features a rotation of dishes such as local roast chicken with chow chow and morel mushrooms and South Carolina peaches dressed with creme fraiche, cinnamon and basil.

Located just off of the only publicly open grass tennis courts in the country, La Forge is where locals go for lunch or dinner after a round of tennis or a visit to the Tennis Hall of Fame. Giada recommends trying the "rich and meaty" lobster roll, which has been on the menu for more than 50 years.

Located in the heart of Newport, R.I., in an old car repair shop, Asterisk is known for its French-and Asian-infused menu and unique atmosphere. Try an espresso martini, a local favorite and a "great way to start dinner," according to Giada, then order the crispy salmon.

From social events to dinner delivery on your Newport, R.I., harbor tour, McGrath Clambakes specializes in authentic New England clambakes and catering services. Arrange a clambake delivery, complete with lobster, clams, corn and chorizo, as you enjoy a glass of wine on a harbor tour, like Giad.

For handcrafted, traditional Italian gelato that Giada calls "rich, dense and super creamy," head to Cold Fusion in Newport, R.I. Visit the store for a sampling of the latest flavors, or look for prepackaged pints in more than 20 locations throughout New England.