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Hi All,
 
I do not do this very often, but feel compelled to do so now. My husband, a 
 friend and I went to Terra, 243 S. Camac St in Philadelphia last night and 
had  such a terrific gluten free dining experience that I had to tell you 
all about  it. I found it by going on the website for the celiac awareness 
expo that took  place at the Navy Yard in Philly this winter and checking to 
see what  restaurants participated. They do not have a gluten free menu, but 
the chef  knows what he is doing and has gf flours on hand and will do gf 
substitutions to  accommodate any gf needs and appreciates his patrons 
spreading the word. The  staff is also well trained and makes it a point to explain 
each dish that has  been created for the special dietary needs. My 
husband(who does not NEED to eat  gf) and I (celiac) both ate gf so that we could 
share and they  understood this and brought him the non gf sauces on the side 
if he chose to use  them. Chef Eric Paraskevas made the most wonderful meals 
for all of us, and it  was so great not to compromise on taste in order to 
eat gf. We ate the following  and had LOTS more to choose from without  
having to explain ANYTHING. Finding the Terra on that website, I did not think  
to call ahead as I usually do. Even though the chef accommodated us  
beautifully, he does suggest that you would have even more choices (such as he  
would make sure he had some extra gf specialties on hand) if you call  ahead. 
The website is _www.terrapa.com_ (http://www.terrapa.com)  and  the phone is 
215-545-1102. I strongly recommend this restaurant as do the other  two 
people in my party. We WILL all be back! Thank you Chef Eric  Paraskevas.
 
first course:
grilled octopus, lemon bbq, cardomom (yum)
scallops, roasted hedghog mushrooms, muddled pomegranate reduction(to die  
for)
second course:
filet,foie gras, horseradish potatoes, balsamic steak sauce(cooked  
perfectly)
pan seared pork loin, parsnip puree, apple jus (yum)
dessert:
white chocolate cake, milk chocolate mousse, bitter chocolate soup, cocoa  
nib praline(not gf;for my hubby)
homemade ice cream sandwiches( gf for me)
 
I have no interest in this restaurant other than eating gf, well and  
safely!
 
Marlene

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