Leave the buffet behind in favor of hearty comfort food from Hash House A Go Go. Jeff and Audrey Dunham stopped in for the Red Velvet Pancakes and the legendary Fried Chicken Benedict. "This is the most insane breakfast we have ever had,” Jeff said of the mountainous benedict.
Escopazzo means "a little crazy" in Italian and in 1993, opening the country's first all-organic restaurant might have been. But Rachael's vacation visit confirmed it is "such a gem." The menu includes a number of raw and vegan foods but Rachael and locals agree the asparagus flan is a must-try.
Rachael Ray picks up gourmet goods from Honolua Store at the Kapalua Resort in Lahaina, HI, on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
Rachael swung by 5 Spot for a “hearty all-American breakfast.” The menu here is switched up regularly to showcase the best blue-collar recipes from around the USA. Some popular eats do stick around all year, such as the Hair of the Dog-wich that offers fried egg and bacon as a tasty hangover cure.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray stops by GustOrganics Restaurant & Bar, a certified organic restaurant serving organic meals, juices and even baby foods in New York, NY.
Rachael Ray checks out what's brewing on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, when she takes a tour of San Juan Brewing Co. in Friday Harbor, WA.
At Rose’s Bakery and Cafe, Rachael marveled at the menu of baked goods made from scratch and desserts like homemade ice cream sandwiches. Locals (and tourists) also love Rose’s savory selections, such as house-cured pastrami on homemade rye and fresh fish soup made with mussels and halibut.
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.
Leaf not only believes in farm-to-table but also a fork-to-bowl philosophy. Their Big 12 menu of salads uses a bounty of farm-fresh produce; the Strawberry Fields salad was filled to the brim with baby spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds and even candied pecans.
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray stops for creative sushi made from the freshest fish at Sushi Ran in Sausalito, CA.
As one of Seattle’s premier artisan-focused restaurants, Lark offers fresh, wholesome food. You can dig into dishes like carpaccio of yellowtail here, which Rachael calls “simple and delicious.” On her visit, she had to sample the housemade charcuterie, which included salami and smoked prosciutto.
After hitting the slopes on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray stops by Blind Dog Grill in Park City, UT, for seafood and sushi.
When in Haleiwa, Rachael favors the Coffee Gallery for a caffeine fix. Here you can savor a fresh cup of java (or refreshing concoctions like the Mudslide) while watching local beans get the treatment in an 8-foot-tall roaster. Save room for the carrot cake that Rachael calls “pure yumminess.”
On Food Network's Rachael's Vacation, Rachael Ray drops by Origin India Restaurant for sophisticated, modern Indian cuisine in Las Vegas, NV.
At Ten Prime Steak & Sushi in Providence, RI, Rachael Ray dines on hearty steaks and healthy sushi in an elegant setting on Food Network's Rachael's Vacation.
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