Sonsie is "perfect for people watching and gourmet pizza," Giada observed. The restaurant has many delicious dishes but is known for pizza made in a brick oven. Athough pies change seasonally, some are served year-round, like the Corn, Cheddar, Brie, Smoked Bacon, and Scallion Pizza that Giada ate.
Grab your fishing poles! For a fun family activity, learn to fly-fish on the Snake River with one of Four Seasons' seasoned guides. Full-day lessons come with a gourmet picnic, wine included, and all half-day lessons feature a gourmet snack selection. Giada caught a trout on her trip -- will you?
As one of Seattle's foremost chefs, Tom Douglas has long been hailed as spearheading the movement for organic, sustainable and local cuisine. Giada loved the entire menu, which, from brunch to dinner, highlighted fresh seafood and produce. But you must save room for the made-to-order doughnuts.
The Ferry Building Marketplace houses the largest farmers' market in San Francisco, attracting thousands of visitors. When Giada was preparing for a picnic, she stopped by Cowgirl Creamery for salami and cheese, and she later checked out Acme Bread Company for fresh sourdough.
When Giada went on vacation in Santa Fe, she thought the best way to cap off her visit to the beautiful Shidoni art gallery would be to have lunch at the Tesuque Village Market. She was blown away by their tortilla soup, filled with chicken, vegetables and blended tortilla chips.
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.
Caffeine is served in many carefully brewed forms at this downtown coffee bar. Giada sipped on a "fruity" and "smoky" Ethiopian blend from a Clover machine, which combines a vacuum brewer and French press to brew fresh grounds into a custom cup for each customer.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley and known for its comfortable but elegant setting, Cindy's is a local favorite and a top stop for tourists. Enjoy your dinner alfresco on the patio with flatbread or a salad to start followed by the wood-oven duck, which Giada calls a perfect home-cooked meal.
Host Giada De Laurentiis stops by the 1886 Cafe & Bakery, in the Driskill Hotel, for Texas comfort foods and fresh baked cakes, on Food Network's Giada's Weekend Getaways.
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.
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.
At Black's Barbecue, the oldest family-run barbecue joint in Texas, slow-cooked ribs, brisket, sausage and more are the lay of the land. Don't expect to drown your meal in BBQ sauce here; Black's does its meat the old-fashioned way, so nothing gets in the way of its distinctive sweet smokiness.
Make restaurant favorites at home with copycat recipes from FN Magazine.
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