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Below is the response--so far--to my request for dining and lodging tips in
the vicinity of Syracuse and the Finger Lakes. I've arranged them
geographically--Lake Cayuga, Syracuse, and Rochester. I also got a tip
about Cora D's restaurant in Camillus from a Skaneateles B&B person who said
a friend on the gf diet ate there. As far as lodgings are concerned, I note
that some area inns offer kitchenette units--and that reservations are
recommended during the busy season(s).
David
LAKE CAYUGA
I would recommend Taughannock Farms Inn (tel 607 387-7711) for great food,
cooperative staff, and a wonderful view in an old Victorian house. They are
on the west side of Lake Cayuga, about 8 miles north of Ithaca on route 89,
and they have charming guest rooms.
Laura Johnson-Kelly
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We have a lake house on Cayuga Lake and two celiac teens! So, we can help
in the Ithaca area. As far as food, in Ithaca, there is a Wegman's
Supermarket and Green Star Cooperative supermarket (across from the bus
station)-Tons of gluten free products at both. As far as ice cream is
concerned, there is Ithaca's "famous" Purity ice cream. Great stuff, very
pure and my kids do great with it. As far as restaurants are concerned,
there is a great Thai place on the Commons in Ithaca (the Commons is a
pedestrian mall on State St.). There is a restaurant on the lake called The
Boatyard where the kids did just fine. Also, The Moosewood Restaurant is in
Ithaca and they have eaten fine there as well. Since Ithaca is like
"Berkeley East", I find it a pretty easy place to deal with gluten free
issues. As far as lodging is concerned, there are lots of motels in Ithaca
and Bed and Breakfast places - but, no recommendation from me since we never
use them.
Laurie in NJ
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Ithaca is famous for being the home of Moosewood Restaurant. That is a
vegetarian restaurant that does its own cooking from scratch, and the cooks
will know exactly what is in the food. They serve many things that contain
wheat berries and other things that
are bad for celiacs, but you will be able to get good safe food there.
There are three Thai restaurants in Ithaca - all good food, but I do not do
well in all three. The one on the Commons (downtown mall area - formerly
the main street, but now no cars allowed) seems to suit my tummy. At the
corner of State and Aurora is a restaurant called Madelines that has
excellent food - also made right there. They will cheerfully go to the
kitchen and ask the chef. I've had no problem with their food. When all
else fails, I eat at Wendys - how's that for class? Their chili and their
small salad - combined, make a pretty good taco salad...nourishing and
tasty. Dano's on Cayuga Street will take care of you, too. Expensive, but
excellent. Let the chef (Dano himself) about your needs, and he will tell
you what you can eat. There is also a Mexican restaurant, Coyote Loco,
which has food that is gluten-free. You may have to ask about a few things.
I have no trouble with corn tortillas and so can eat many things there.
Gayle Kennedy
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SYRACUSE
don't miss the Erewon (elephant) Cafe on Erie Blvd across from Sam's Club.
Family owned and operated Thai restuarant, many Gf dishes. Ask for Rita.
Very helpful. Both Ithaca and Syracuse have active societies so I expect
you will be flooded with responses.
Jack Maines, North Creek NY, formerly Ithaca.
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[I asked whether Rita knew which dishes were gf. John's answer follows.]
"Probably not. But she is a sensitive person and speaks good English. If
she doesn't know she will find out."
ROCHESTER
I did track down a health food store in Rochester which is sorta close.
Found it on the internet. Rochester also has a strong local support group &
their own website that had local resources there. see
http://www.rochesterceliacs.org/ Makes me want to move to Rochester.
David Nelsen
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