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I have this list 2007 list of restaurants in DC that Richard Paul so generously compiled. Since we are now in 2012, I was wondering if there are any additions that anyone recommends?
Also, are there any restaurants in DC's Chinatown that can accommodate celiacs? We're dying for Chinese and have not enjoyed Shanghai Garden's food.
We've eaten at Rosemary's Thyme and had splendid meals there. I'm a vegan celiac who is allergic to dairy, soy and eggs so I find eating out rather tough. Any recommendations of restaurants that can accommodate my dietary issues would be highly appreciated.
Many thanks
Shez
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> Here is a list. I put the Metro stop (and the train line) after each restaurant. I put them in a different color, but I don't know if your computer can read colors, so I put a * before and after.
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> The National Museum of the American Indian *Blue Line / Federal Center Station* On the National Mall (next door to the Air and Space Museum). Their cafeteria has many gluten free entrees and side dishes. All of the gluten-free items are clearly labled.
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> Legal Seafoods in several locations in the DC including 7th street near Chinatown and the Verizon Center *Red Line / Gallery Place-China Town Station* and Crystal City, near National Airport *Blue Line / Crystal City Station* has a gluten free menu online. They have an extensive gluten-free menu, and even offer g-f bread crumbs and g-f croutons in the salad:
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> Austin Grill, a funky Tex Mex collection of restaurants in the DC area including a location on 7th Street downtown (near the Verizon Center) *Red Line / Gallery Place-China Town Station* and in Old Town Alexandria off the *Blue Line / King Street metro stop*, has its gluten free menu online at: http://www.austingrill.com/austingrillee/index.php?/austin_grill_location/
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> Shanghai Garden *Red Line / Van Ness Station. The chef, Rai Shao, will cater to any food allergy and makes the BEST gluten-free Chinese food I've ever had. He keeps a variety of gluten- free soy sauces in stock and will make almost anything on their menu without gluten. It is located at 4469 Connecticut Ave, NW and the phone number is 202-362-3000.
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> If you like Mexican food, Alero *Red Line / Cleveland Park Station* is one of the best in Washington. Another great Mexican option is Lorial Plaza, but it is a little bit more expensive.
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> For a really nice Italian meal I would recommend Maggianos *Red Line / Friendship Heights Station*.
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> My son and I (both celiac) were in the DC area in November. We had a very good meal at the McCormick and Schmick's in Crystal City *Blue Line / Crystal City Station* and better yet, we had GF ice cream cones at The Dairy GodMother in Alexandria!
> http://www.thedairygodmother.com/ The owner of the ice cream is very knowledgeable about the GF diet, and most of the ice cream is GF as well.
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> Near the National Zoo *Red Line / Woodley Park-National Zoo Station* we had a GF lunch in an Indian restaurant right across the street from the Metro station, I think it was called Little India.
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> For a very nice evening out, our favorite plce is Restaurant Nora near Dupont Circle *Red Line / Dupon Circle Station*. You will need a reservation, and it is somewhat expensive. They do not have a gf menu, but their food is organic, and the wait staff is very knowledgable about the food and able to help you order safely. It is a beautiful little place with fabulous food!
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> Firefly, a mid-priced restaurant in the Dupont Circle neighborhood *Red Line / Dupont Circle Station* provides a gluten free menu if you ask in advance. http://www.firefly-dc.com/index.html
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> We had great meals at Rosa Mexicana near the Spy museum *Red Line / Gallery Place-China Town Station*. It is a couple blocks away on the corner. Food is great and they did wonderful GF It is a bit pricey but we ate lunch there twice.
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> Hi everyone, I just thought I would share another couple of GF restaurants. I ate at Posh on 11th St between G and H *Red Line or Blue Line to Metro Center Station* in DC last night for restaurant week, after asking a couple of questions about an appetizer, the server instantly asked if I had problems with gluten. He said that they were developing a gluten free menu. The manager and server were amazing, making sure everything was taken care of, and offering alternatives for my meal.
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> A deli in Bethesda offers gluten free sandwiches, and also has an assortment of GF baked goods from Sweet Sin. I tried a pizza and -- sorry to say -- it was awful. The proprietor seems very interested in making sure that he is doing everything right. The Lilit Café is on Old Georgetown Road *Red Line / Bethesda Station* at the intersection with Auburn, just around the corner from Imagination Stage. Web site is skimpy but has the address. www.lilitcafe.com
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> We tried Susan's suggestion of Rosemary's Thyme at 18th and S *Red Line / Dupont Circle Station* and had a great meal!!
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> On Monday, we ate at Brasserie Beck*Red Line or Blue Line to Metro Center Station* a relatively new downtown restaurant specializing in Belgian food and beer. They have an enormous menu of beers, including both RedBridge and New Grist.
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> I alerted them to the celiac issue when I made my reservation and the waitress was fantastic -- knew what I could have and not have, and policed the kitchen when my dishes were being prepared.
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> I'd highly recommend it for a fancy night out. The waitresses name was Shelley and I'd absolutely ask to be in her section if you go.
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> Brasserie Beck
> 1101 K Street NW
> WDC 20005
> (202)408-1717
> www.beckdc.com
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> A general listing of DC restaurants including telephone numbers is on the website of the Washingtonian Magazine: http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/default.asp
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