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What's fresher than having the day's catch greet you at the door? The centerpiece of Trata's colorful, polished Greek dining room is the kitchen's pantry of fresh seafood, on display to hand-select what's for dinner. Pair a fresh whole fish or grilled octopus with crisp zucchini chips and tzatziki.

No New York City trip would be complete without visiting a pizzeria, and Giada always makes sure to eat at Grimaldi's. The thin-crust Neapolitan-style pies are baked in coal-fired ovens that add a certain smokiness to the flavor; Giada considers the Margherita Pizza an instant classic.

On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Claire Robinson orders the crunchy egg rolls at Chinatown Brasserie in New York, NY.

An Upper West Side staple for more than 75 years, Zabar's is a gourmet food market that houses a huge assortment of New York favorites such as bagels, crusty bread, deli meats and some of the best lox in the city. Giada recommends the smoked-salmon paté for a picnic in nearby Central Park.

Atop Rockefeller Plaza, this 65th-floor restaurant and bar offers one of the city's most stunning views. Sample classic dishes, sip cocktails at Bar SixtyFive or head to Sunday brunch with 360-degree views.

Searching for a cozy spot to start your day? Pull up a chair at Babette's, where organic and locally sourced foods are prepared with bold, globally influenced flavors. This colorful cafe's '60s ambiance is the perfect spot for a morning omelet complete with fresh juices and smoothies.

The rustic decor of SantaCafe in Santa Fe isn't just for show — the building is actually more than 150 years old and houses a 40-foot well. When Giada came here for dinner on her weekend getaway, she made sure to try the famous roasted Chiles Rellenos with chipotle cream sauce and mango salsa.

The Chocolate Maven Bakery in Santa Fe may appear unassuming from the outside, but on the inside it houses an award-winning cafe where customers can watch bakers working laboriously in the open kitchen. Giada was a fan of the Great Start Breakfast with granola and the Belgian chocolate brownie.

Everything about The Modern pays tribute to art, from the dining room overlooking the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden to its location inside NYC's Museum of Modern Art. But the food is a true work of art, as Michael Psilakis loves the liverwurst tha's just as decadent as the foie gras.

The Pan-Asian Social House at Crystals is what Giada calls "a swanky place." She says she enjoyed the crispy tuna-box roll, pleased that "the flavors are fresh and they're clean." She approved of the well-seasoned halibut: "A little bit of kick and spiciness with fish balances out the flavors."

As the "Grand Master" of French cooking, Joel Robuchon's restaurants have been praised all over the world. In Las Vegas, his La Langoustine dish made of langoustine and a basil pesto sauce may seem simple, but Gail Simmons instantly craved it and added it to The Best Thing I Ever Ate.

Giada's Weekend Getaway in Las Vegas starts with a satisfying shrimp cocktail at the Wynn Hotel's luxurious pool. Outside of the pool, Wynn offers the ultimate in fine dining, including the famed Italian restaurant Bartolotta. Vegans love dining here too, as all the restaurants serve vegan options.

If the 10 burgers on the Burger Bar menu don't make your mouth water, you can build your own from nine burger bases, six types of buns and 46 toppings, with eight kinds of fries. Giada opted for a Turkey Burger with provolone, avocado and pickled green tomatoes on ciabatta with sweet potato fries.

During her weekend getaway to Las Vegas at The Venetian, Giada's meal at Thomas Keller's Bouchon resulted in a breakfast as sinful as dessert. Her Croque Madame with buttery brioche and melted Swiss cheese made her swoon, just like diners experiencing Keller's signature dessert, Chocolate Bouchons.