Food Network – Rachel Ray Siena Italy (VIDEO)

Summary
Rachel Ray explores the medieval town of Siena, Italy, famous for its Gothic structures and the Palio bareback horse race. She discovers Antica Trattoria Popeye, a family-owned restaurant, where she enjoys a simple and delicious Tuscan dish of duck, herbs, and olive oil, all for a reasonable price.

Highlights

• Rachel Ray visits Siena, one of the most well-preserved medieval towns in Tuscany.
• Siena flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries with an economy built on banking and commerce.
• The town has impressive Gothic structures, including the grand wall mo and the Palazzo Publico, which dominates the fan-shaped Piazza.
• Antica Trattoria Popeye, a family-owned restaurant, serves traditional Sienese dishes for reasonable prices.
• Rachel enjoys a simple yet delicious dish of duck cooked in olive oil, herbs, and Chianti.
• Tuscan food is known for its simplicity and fresh ingredients, making it easy on the budget.
• Rachel’s meal, which includes the duck, mineral water, and fresh green salad, comes to about $12.50, bringing her total expenses for the day to $33.31.