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Dear Listmates,
Thanks again to one and all who responded to my request for help. I was
certain that I could find something to eat in NYC but it is sure good to
travel there with the list which follows. I would love to eat out and
have a larger selection than grilled meat and plain vegetables and
salad. Now I know I can! I hope the list helps others as well!
I hope I have not missed someone's recommendation. I apologize if I
have.
EmmaJane Adams
NEW DELHI INDIAN RESTAURANT--Just let the manager and waiter know you're
on a gluten-free diet. They'll insist that just about everything but
the bread is gluten-free at this budget-priced Indian restaurant.
Gramercy. 120 Lexington Avenue (near 28th Street), 212-725-3215.
HERBAN KITCHEN--An organic restaurant where the head chef is familiar
with the requirements of a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free menu is available.
Still, be careful--they have been known to slip up, so don't be afraid
to ask about anything that looks suspect. West SoHo. Entrees cost
about $15-20. 290 Hudson Street (between Dominick and Spring Streets),
212-627-5527
JOSIE'S--Another health-oriented restaurant where gluten-free dishes can
be found and the staff (or chef) tends to be knowledgeable. I often
order the big spinach salad with grilled tofu and vegetables. Entrees
cost about $10-25. Can get noisy and crowded. Upper West Side. 300
Amsterdam Avenue at 74th Street, 212-769-1212.
BRUNO KING OF RAVIOLI-The shop at 2204 Broadway (78th St.) carries a
number of gluten-free products, including pizza that can be heated up
onsite. Upper West Side. Ph: 580-8150.
EAST VILLAGE THAI RESTAURANT--This is a hole-in-the-wall with only 3
tables, an operation that's oriented to takeout and delivery. You can
get a safe, gf, Thai curry by ordering off the menu and requesting
"Mary's Fish Sauce."
If no one at the restaurant understands what you mean, then don't order.
(So far someone's understood every single time I've gone.) East
Village. 32 E. 7th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues), 212-673-4610.
HELL'S KITCHEN is a fine new restaurant where the chef is open to
meeting gf needs. It's at 679 Ninth Avenue between 46th and 47th
Streets. You may want to contact chef Sue Torres in advance (at 212-977-
1588) to go over your needs--and don't be afraid to double-check over
the course of your meal. Entrees are around $15-25. Hell's Kitchen.
DRUIDS (212-307-6419) offers a number of items on the small menu that
are gf, including the excellent filet mignon. Hell's Kitchen. It may
be a bit out of the way at 736 10th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets.
SUSHI RESTAURANTS-There are numerous sushi restaurants where you can
enjoy sushi and sashimi. Just avoid artificial crab leg (it's in the
California Rolls and in many Regular and Deluxe Sushi Entrees, for
example), eel, and anything else cooked in a teriyaki or soy sauce.
TGI FRIDAYS-Some of these restaurants are sprinkled throughout midtown
Manhattan. The menu probably has a statement that people on special
diets can talk to a manager-type about arranging a safe meal. What
might work would be something like a plain steak, baked potato, and
steamed vegetables.
UPSCALE RESTAURANTS tend to be safer. It's always good to call in
advance to establish lines of communication.
Within the Times square area, Eileen's Stardust Diner, on 52nd and 7th
Ave. A real fun place, would be Broadway performers are the waiters
and they eat perform during the meals. Order burger of Philly Steak
sandwiches w/o bread. A Philly steak is sliced grilled beef topped with
melted cheese [order Swiss because that usually is safe] along with
onions and sometimes mushrooms. It comes with French fries. In the
same area are the NY landmarks, the Carnegie Deli and Stage Deli
On 46th St off fifth ave is little Brazil. Ipanema
Platforma on 57th St. It is a Brazilain BBQ. Flat rate and eat all you
can.
Was very pleasantly surprised at O'Lunney"s Restaurant on W 46th ST just
off Broadway. When I started to order, going thru the usual explanation
{speech no 612], the waitress said "oh, you're celiac". they knew all
about ==all the wait-staff is Irish. "Oh yes, one in four of us is
celiac. We know ALL about it...no problem"
According to a post to the list on 11/20/00, Rose of Bombay, on the
lower east side has a gluten free menu! Also noted were New Delhi,
Mars2112 and Ellen's Stardust Diner.
I advise the Brooklyn Diner on West 57th St. just west of Broadway (near
Carnegie Hall). They are friendly to people with food sensitivities. I
get their hamburger, real mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies and they
are superb. It is not a cheap restaurant, and the actual menu is full
of gluten, but I always feel comfortable with the food, once I have made
clear what they should NOT give me with my order.
AND they have the world's best hot fudge sundae which is completely
safe.
Tell them you heard about them on the internet from a satisfied NYC
resident-customer.
I live in NYC and have never run into a restaurant that would not make a
gf meal for you. Just explain what you want, knowing the pitfalls
within various cuisines.
Also, I always stop by Bruno's Deli on the Upper West Side (there is
also one in midtown, I think) for baked goods. There is usually a good
selection including tarts, crumb cakes and such. The gf biscotti was
especially good.
Also, River Vietnamese on the Upper West Side has been reliable.
My brother is a maitre d at a midtown restaurant. He recommends the
following:
Vesuvio is on Bleeker Street between 6th and 7th.
There's a bunch of other shops on that same street.
OtherFoods (Organic Cafe)
47 east 12th St
212-358-0103
Great menu, fine atmosphere, not too expensive, sensitive to GF
requirements
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