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Regarding a summary on my recent inquiry on Washington DC, one of our listmates (Thanks, Viola!) provided this summary to me. I am forwarding for all of you whom requested the information. The other piece of information was Hoss's Steak & Sea Houses in PA - ask for "no dust".

We had a good trip, and to our knowledge no mistakes. Unfortunately we didn't make too many on the following list except our usual (Wendy's, Outback, Fuddruckers) so no personal experiences to convey. Hope this helps all of you who are also travelling!


>I'd like to thank everyone who responded (so quickly!) to my request for
>names of good GF friendly restaurants in the Fairfax/DC area.  This listserv
>is certainly a wonderful resource and I certainly appreciate your help!
>Here is a summary of the suggestions I received.  If I find any others while
>I'm there, I'll let you know. (These are in no particular order.)
>
>1) The Austin Grill-(Tex mex food) has a gluten free menu! check it out at
>www.austingrill.com.  Located in Old Town Alexandria.
>2) Red Hot and Blue restaurant-good gf wet sauce, potato salad and baked
>beans. Located in Fairfax.
>3) Outback steakhouse
>4) The Tabbord Inn in Dupont Circle-more upscale/pricey-Kozy Korner cafe on
>the same street was good too.
>5) The Luna Grill on Connecticut Avenue-also upscale but relatively
>inexpensive and one waitress there has CD.
>6) Restaurant Nora on Florida Avenue-Great food, America's first
>certified organic restaurant. Menu is about 50% gf without any alterations and
>they'll modify other dishes for you.  More expensive though.  Mention the GF
>issue when you make reservations. Website www.noras.com/restnora/index.shtm
>7) Startdust Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria.  Kitchen manager,
>Avery, has said that she is willing to do whatever she can to accomodate celiac
>diners.  She has a CSA restaurant card to help guide her.
>8) Occidental Grill, 1475 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,(202) 783-1475, Very
>helpful manager. He said that he can adapt just about anything on the
>menu.
>Grilled halibut and steamed white rice were highly recommended and also
>chocolate sorbet, which is gf and dairy free!  About $20 per person but
>well worth it.
>9)Cafe Italia II (2 recommendations for this one) in Fairfax near
>George Mason.  Owner is incredible.  He will cook your pasta if you bring it.
>He keeps a package of gf pasta there because he said many of his
>frequenters are GF
>10) Fudruckers for burgers
>11) Vietnamese restaurants-a couple in Georgetown- order spring rolls
>with dipping sauce (made of fish sauce-always gf, lime juice and chili
>peppers). Order entree steamed with no sauce.
>12) Wendy's restaurants
>13) Safeway stores-have a good gf list of store brand items (not breads
>but other stuff)
>14) I was told to beware of Trader Joes and try Fresh Fields instead.
>Also, there is a MOMs organic market in Rockville, MD.

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