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happy new year!
thanks all, for your outstanding suggestions for our philly trip (center city). what great offerings! this listserv is incredibly helpful.

we wound up going to (we had our 6-year-old with us):

**maggiano's (italian, 1201 Filbert St.) -- very good, but make sure you talk to manager or chef.
**el rey (mexican, near 20th and Chestnut) -- excellent!! would highly recommend for all ages. wish something like this existed in nyc! 


best,

alissa


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all philly (center city) suggestions i received:

**For kids, I recommend Giorgio on Pine (GF pizza, pasta, desserts) off of Broad Street in Center City. There's also an Olive Garden (GF pasta) 
off of Broad as well. If you like Mexican, try Lolita. 

**Mumbai Bistro, near 9th and Locust -- Indian food; gf is clearly labeled, inexpensive. 

Au Bon Pain -- it's a chain, and there are lots of locations. The soups 
are clearly marked and they always have a couple of gf options. I ate 
there last week and had a bowl of roasted eggplant and tomato soup and 
two hard boiled eggs. 

El Rey, near 20th and Chestnut -- Mexican. Tell your server you need gf. They are terrific. Good lunch specials. I
like the huevos rancheros. 

Philadelphia Chutney Co near 16th and Locust -- good value. Lots of the wraps are gf. Ask the counter 
person to make sure to steer you away from any fillings that might be contained in a gf wrapper. I can explain more if this place appeals and 
my description doesn't make sense. 

MiLah Chinese vegetarian on 16th near Sansom -- this place is so good! Many gf choices. Tell your server. Don't know if it will appeal to a 6-year-old palette. 

If you are going to be in the vicinity of 4th and South St, check out Essene Market. It's a store that also has a cafe with prepared foods. 
The counter person and chef are very knowledgeable and can steer you clear of gluten and have lots of options. 

**Giorgio's on Pine. Very family friendly.  Just below (east) of Broad Street on south west corner. No reservations necessary. Great Italian restaurant with a large selection of guten-free pasta and pizza and other dishes. I love the g/f rigatoni with sausage. Great for a cold night.

**The Devil's Den - 11th & Ellsworth (South Philly - just west of the Italian Market) The are a GREAT listed restaurant (NFCA's list)

http://www.devilsdenphilly.com/index.html

Jones - 700 Chestnut St. (Olde City) The 'downloadable' menu has prices, the scrolling menu does not.  This is a Steven Starr restaurant.

http://www.jones-restaurant.com/

Pure Fare - 119 South 21st Street (21st between  Walnut & Sansom) (about 7 blocks from your hotel @ 17th & Arch).

http://www.purefare.com/

Erawan Thai Cuisine - 123 S. 23rd St. (23rd & Sansom)

http://erawanphilly.com/

Sampan - 124 South 13th Street Modern Asian - menu states Ask for Dietary Restriction Menu

http://sampanphilly.com/

Percy Street BBQ - 900 South Street

http://www.percystreet.com/

Five Guys Burger & Fries - 1527 Chestnut St and 1109 Walnut Street. French Fries are the only fried food served.  Burgers without a roll.

Fuel - 1225 Walnut Street - GF Panini bread

Fuel can make any Panini on our Gluten Free Made made from Corn and Flaxseed. Our Patrons have said it is the best Gluten Free bread they 
have ever had! All Salads and Dressings are Also Gluten Free. Don;t Forget about Dessert! We have a FLourless Chocolate Fudge Cake and S 
Banana Whips

http://www.fuelphilly.com/centercity/?p=79

Paesano's - 1017 S. 9th Street (in the Italian Market) - please call ahead - the 
one time I went there, they were out of GF bread.

http://www.paesanosphillystyle.com/index.html

The Dandelion - 18th & Sansom Streets

http://thedandelionpub.com/

Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro - 129 South 13th St.

http://www.vintage-philadelphia.com/menu.html

Mumbai Bistro - 930 Locust Street  -  Website states gf options available everyday

http://mumbaibistro.com/

Amis Trattoria - 412 South 13th Street (Between Lombard & Pine)

http://amisphilly.com/

Georgio on Pine - 1328 Pine Street - GF options indicated on menu, including Pizza and Pasta

http://www.giorgioonpine.com/Dinner%20Menu.html

Maggiano's - 12th & Filbert (Near Reading Terminal Market) I haven't eaten at this location, but the King Of Prussia location is very accommodating to gluten free diet

http://www.maggianos.com/en/Pages/Menu.aspx

Serafina - 10 Rittenhouse Square (130 South 18th Street) - GF Pasta available

http://www.serafinarestaurant.com/serafina/philadelphia.html#

Zaffron Mediterranean Grill - The Shops at Liberty Place Food Court - 1625 Chestnut Street (Good kabobs)

http://www.zaffronusa.com/index.html

Maoz Vegetarian - 248 South Street

http://www.maozusa.com/menus/meal-deal

**I don't know how it would be for kids, but we had a great meal at Distrito.  I guess that's a little more towards the west, though, at 40th street.
Bard's at 20th & Walnut has a good GF menu.

**El Vez at 13th and Sansome takes great care of Celiacs.  Their polenta fries are amazing.  Across the street is Capo Giro.  They make all their
delicious gellato on site and are quick to discuss ingredients, although very few are not GF.

**El Rey, good mexican, very GF aware, and kid friendly. 





alissa d. kaplan michaels
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