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Season 1, Episode 1

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Season 1, Episode 2

San Francisco

Rachael is on a low-cost mission to enjoy one of America's most exciting culinary cities. Her first stop is Chinatown. Next, she's to Swan Oyster Depot. Rachael goes to Citizen Cake, and finishes off the day at Le Metro.

Season 1, Episode 3

Napa

Traveling foodie Rachael Ray takes a tour of California's Napa Valley. She stops at Sonoma's Basque Café, Catahoula, then she's off to nosh at Saint Helena's V. Sattui winery. She ends the day at the family-owned Tuscan eatery Della Santini's.

Season 1, Episode 4

Monterey

Bargain hunting Rachael Ray hits the shores of California's Monterey coast where she visits Cannery Row and First Awakenings. Next, she lands at the rustic Corkscrew Cafe. Next, it's on to The Tuck Box, and then to Cafe Fina where she rounds out her day.

Season 1, Episode 5

Orlando

Host Rachael Ray heads down south to Orlando, Florida. She starts off at Lacomka. Next, she hits funky Orange Avenue, and The White Wolf Next, she snacks on dessert at the Colorado Fondue Company. Finally, she rounds out her day of fun at Cafe Tu Tu Tango.

Season 1, Episode 6

The Keys

Rachael tastes some low-cost gourmet treats as she explores the Florida Keys. She stops at the Cracked Conch, has lunch at Blue Heaven. For dinner, its off to Bahama Mama's, and stops at an outdoor bar called Billy Fish.

Season 1, Episode 7

Miami, Florida

Rachael Ray starts with a late lunch at Captain Jim's Seafood. Next stop: Coral Gables and a bistro, Ortanique on the Mile. Nex,t she's off to the Colombian restaurant called Mama Vieja. Finally Rachael's ready to top off the evening at The Ice Box.

Season 1, Episode 8

Vancouver Canada

Rachale's $40 goes a lot further than expected! First, a vegetarian restaurant called Sweet Cherubim, then the Sha-Lin Noodle House. Rachael caps off her day at Death By Chocolate, a trendy cafe, specializing in decadent chocolate desserts.

Season 1, Episode 9

Seattle, Washington

Rachael Ray starts with a high-octane breakfast at Caffe Landro. She tries a Mexican feast at Agua Verde Paddle club. At Red Hook Ale Brewery she bellies up to the bar for $1 drinks! At Bick's Broadway Grill she enjoys an Asian feast.

Season 1, Episode 10

Portland, Oregon

Rachael Ray hikes through the Multnomah Fall to the Lodge Restaurant. Next, Rachael heads to Bush Gardens, famous for its bargain food prices. Then to the McMenamin's Edgefield Bed & Breakfast. Finally, Rachael gets a wonderful salmon dinner at Higgins.

Season 1, Episode 11

Las Vegas

For dinner, host Rachael Ray decides upon Bahama Breeze, & a slice of Grand Marnier Cake. Rachael is ready for a late night snack at The Palms - Sunrise Cafe. For her last meal Rachael finds an abundance of high end food at Sam's Town Firelight Buffet.

Season 1, Episode 12

San Diego, CA

Host Rachael Ray is ready for breakfast at Big Kitchen. At Point Loma, Rachael has some seaside fare at Point Loma Seafood. Rachael grabs a great deal at Old Town Mexican Cafe, and to cool down, Rachael heads to the Moontime Creamery.

Season 1, Episode 13

Santa Barbara, CA

At the Cold Springs Tavern, host Rachael Ray gets a healthy breakfast. For lunch she stops in at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. Rachael grabs some dinner at the Camino Real Cafe. Finally, Rachael grabs some Kahlua Cheesecake at the Sojourner.

Season 1, Episode 14

Paris

Her day begins at one of Paris' oldest patisseries, Stohrer. Then a fixed price lunch at Au Gourmet De I'lle. In the afternoon, Rachael picks up a snack at an open-air market. Her day ends at Polidor where she dines like a true Parisian.

Season 1, Episode 15

Only in Sedona, Arizona

Host Rachael Ray hits the spectacular Southwest in Sedona, AZ with breakfast at L'Auberge de Sedona's outdoor French eatery, Terrace on the Creek. Next it's lunch at The Cowboy Club, and dinner at The Haunted Hamburger.

Season 1, Episode 16

Amsterdam

For breakfast Rachael bikes over to DePrins. She samples The Pancake Bakery, and discovers that people in Amsterdam eat both sweet and savory pancakes for lunch. For dinner she gets a taste of Indrapura, and Amsterdam Cafe for dessert.

Season 1, Episode 17

Rome, Italy

Rachael Ray takes on Rome, Italy and tries Enoteca Corsi , Rome's version of bacon and eggs, spaghetti alla carbonara, antipasti, magro di Maile alla Mazio (marinated pork) and gelato ice cream.

Season 1, Episode 18

Tuscany, Italy

In Tuscany, Rachel enjoys a fresh lunch at a Tuscan farmhouse. Her next stop is the home of a winery called Castello Verrazzano. In Siena, Italy Rachael finds a no-frills trattoria. She ventures into one of Siena's priciest restaurants for dessert.

Season 1, Episode 19

Florence, Italy

After a breakfast of espresso and a croissant Rachael splurges on lunch at a trattoria. Anticipating a late dinner, she grabs a snack, and then braves a long line at one of the most popular trattorias for dinner. She indulges in la dolce vida for dessert!

Season 1, Episode 20

Savannah, GA

She starts her day with a free meal in her historic B&B. Her next stop is Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House for lunch, and then complimentary high tea at her hotel. After satisfying her sweet tooth in town, she heads to The Crab Shack for dinner.

Season 1, Episode 21

Charleston, SC

First Rachael enjoys a breakfast of sweet potato pancakes with toasted pecan butter! For lunch she enjoys old style cooking at Jestine's kitchen and later indulges in a slice of pecan pie. For dinner she tastes the delights at Hominy Grill.

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Season 1, Episode 23

Washington, DC

Rachael lays down the law in finding some awesome food bargains in our nation's capitol. From a cafeteria style breakfast at Teaism, to lunch at the local favorite, Clyde's of Georgetown, to a "tapas" dinner at Jaleo, will Rachael make her budget?

Season 1, Episode 24

Philadelphia

Rachael checks out Philadelphia, to see what kind of "brotherly" bargains she can find. From a down home breakfast at the Down Home Diner, to Jim's Steaks for the signature sandwich, to dinner at Villa di Roma, Rachael experiences a true bargain adventure.

Season 1, Episode 25

New York City

Rachael is ready to take a big bite out of the Big Apple, but can she do it for $40-a-Day? From breakfast at the NoHo Star, to an indian fare lunch, to a cool treat, and finally a mediterranean dinner, Rachael takes a bargain bite out of the Big Apple!

Season 1, Episode 26

Cooperstown

Join host Rachael Ray as she explores the flavors in the home of the Baseball Hall of fame in under $40-a-Day! Starting with breakfast at the batting cages, and a picnic lunch after sampling at the Ommegang Brewery, she ends with BBQ dinner and dessert.

Season 1, Episode 89

Barbecue Pork Plates

Can you really eat pizza-on-a-stick? George hits a local Miami pizzeria to find out. What tasty new fillings can get the corn dog treatment? Strollers try to guess what's inside. George enlists a sushi chef to help him realize a dream: sushi on a stick! Plus, even the stick is edible in George's grilled veggie kebabs--perfect for bathing beauties on rafts. George even makes his easy Caramel Apple Pie on a Stick! Finally, George treats some stick-thin South Beach models to an entire meal on a stick: Gnocchi and Meatballs with Insalata Caprese!

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