Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels Season 1 Episode 3 Boston
- September 10, 2005
- 21 min
In season 1 episode 3 of Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, our host is on a culinary adventure in Boston. Known for its seafood, Boston is the perfect destination for Rachael to try some of the best seafood dishes the city has to offer.
The episode begins with Rachael at The Barking Crab, a local seafood restaurant known for its lobster rolls and clam chowder. Rachael samples both dishes and is blown away by the fresh, flavorful seafood in each bite. She even gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the restaurant prepares its famous clam chowder.
Next, Rachael heads to Neptune Oyster, a small seafood spot in the North End. She tries their signature oyster sliders, which are filled with fried oysters, tartar sauce, and coleslaw. Rachael describes them as "addictive" and can't get enough of them.
After getting her fill of seafood, Rachael heads to her next stop, Flour Bakery + Cafe. Here, she tries some of Flour's famous sweets, like their sticky buns, muffins, and cookies. Rachael even gets a lesson in how to make the perfect sticky bun from Flour's owner and head baker, Joanne Chang.
The next stop on Rachael's Boston tour is at Union Oyster House, which is the oldest operating restaurant in the United States. Rachael tries their famous clam chowder and lobster pie, both of which have been on the menu for over 100 years. Rachael is impressed with the history and ambiance of the restaurant, which has been serving hungry customers since 1826.
As the episode comes to a close, Rachael stops by Mike's Pastry in the North End to try some of their famous cannoli. There are over a dozen flavors to choose from, but Rachael opts for the classic ricotta filling. She describes the pastry as "perfect" and "crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside."
Overall, Rachael is blown away by the food scene in Boston. From fresh seafood to sweet treats, Boston has a little something for everyone. Rachael ends the episode by saying that she can't wait to come back and try even more of what the city has to offer.