<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Dear Listpersons, I am having trouble posting this so I hope that it comes to you. Thank you to everyone who sent me info on Manhatten it was fun and helpful. Sorry it took me so long to summarize but her it is. (the other posts are a somewhat extensive guide I found online) Morgaine Madrona, vermont ...but for now east village NYCity Manhatten Gluten Free Eating? I dont know the exact location but if you go to the FDairways Supermarket they have gluten free shopping. ** I have heard that Rose of Bombay, a little restaurant on the lower east side actually has a gluten free menu! I have not yet had a chance to try it... Also, try this link...has some helpful pointers. http://www.fastlane.net/homepages/thodge/NYC.txt ** The best place to shop is Healthy Pleasures on 12th and University Place. It is a great organic store that has gluten free products, pastas, cookies, breads, crackers, etc. The other great store, is Perelandra in Brooklyn Heights. I actually think it has a better selection (more vendors to choose from) than Healthy Pleasures if you have the time to go there. You can take the 4,5 to the Borough Hall stop and it is on Remsen street. Unfortunately this city isn't all that friendly for gluten free living. Another store that I heard was good but haven't been too myself yet is Bruno's Ravioli's on the upper west side. I've heard great things about them. Let me know if you have any other questions. Also if you are interested in joining the NYC Support group you can contact Dunnie Chenel at 212-755-9541. ***** Believe it or not, but Bruno the Pasta King, at 79th and Broadway (SE crnr) has a whole selection, including some Foods by George. *** Manhattan is not a good place for GF food. Most health food store personnel will barely know what you're talking about. But for eating out there are Indian (and Pakistani) restaurants all over. Except for the rare ones that use tomato paste, all the curries are GF. And when with a group it is easy to steer them to an Indian restaurant, as generally they are reasonably priced. The celiac support group has met a couple times for dinner at New Delhi, on the NE corner of Lexington and 28th. **** We ate successfully at Mars 2112 and at Ellen's Stardust Diner. Also Jekyl & Hyde's in Breenwich village. We usually consider eating in restaurants fairly risky business, so we were pleased that we had some success at these establishments. There are four celiacs in the family, three of whom are under the age of 8 -- so these aren't "upscale" restaurants by any means. ****** Welcome to the crazy city! There's a bakery on St. Marks between 1st and ave A in the east village. It's a vegan bakery but if you ask the guy, he'll tell you which goodies are gluten free as well as wheat free. In the same neighborhood (on 12th street between 1st and 2nd) is a vegan restaurant called "Angelica Kitchen". They will let you see a book (upon request) which lists all of the ingredients to everything on the menu. It's great food and really popular so if you plan on going on a weekend night, prepare to wait. ******** One place I have found is on 3rd avenue between 21st and 22nd street (almost on the corner of 21st) I don't remember the exact name but you really can't miss it. It's a small natural foods store and carries wheat-free bread, cereals, wheat free soy sauce and probably more. ******** (the following post is a somewhat extensive guide I found online Morgaine Madrona, vermont ...but for now east village NYCity) Manhatten Gluten Free Eating? I dont know the exact location but if you go to the FDairways Supermarket they have gluten free shopping. ** I have heard that Rose of Bombay, a little restaurant on the lower east side actually has a gluten free menu! I have not yet had a chance to try it... Also, try this link...has some helpful pointers. http://www.fastlane.net/homepages/thodge/NYC.txt ** The best place to shop is Healthy Pleasures on 12th and University Place. It is a great organic store that has gluten free products, pastas, cookies, breads, crackers, etc. The other great store, is Perelandra in Brooklyn Heights. I actually think it has a better selection (more vendors to choose from) than Healthy Pleasures if you have the time to go there. You can take the 4,5 to the Borough Hall stop and it is on Remsen street. Unfortunately this city isn't all that friendly for gluten free living. Another store that I heard was good but haven't been too myself yet is Bruno's Ravioli's on the upper west side. I've heard great things about them. Let me know if you have any other questions. Also if you are interested in joining the NYC Support group you can contact Dunnie Chenel at 212-755-9541. ***** Believe it or not, but Bruno the Pasta King, at 79th and Broadway (SE crnr) has a whole selection, including some Foods by George. *** Manhattan is not a good place for GF food. Most health food store personnel will barely know what you're talking about. But for eating out there are Indian (and Pakistani) restaurants all over. Except for the rare ones that use tomato paste, all the curries are GF. And when with a group it is easy to steer them to an Indian restaurant, as generally they are reasonably priced. The celiac support group has met a couple times for dinner at New Delhi, on the NE corner of Lexington and 28th. **** We ate successfully at Mars 2112 and at Ellen's Stardust Diner. Also Jekyl & Hyde's in Breenwich village. We usually consider eating in restaurants fairly risky business, so we were pleased that we had some success at these establishments. There are four celiacs in the family, three of whom are under the age of 8 -- so these aren't "upscale" restaurants by any means. ****** Welcome to the crazy city! There's a bakery on St. Marks between 1st and ave A in the east village. It's a vegan bakery but if you ask the guy, he'll tell you which goodies are gluten free as well as wheat free. In the same neighborhood (on 12th street between 1st and 2nd) is a vegan restaurant called "Angelica Kitchen". They will let you see a book (upon request) which lists all of the ingredients to everything on the menu. It's great food and really popular so if you plan on going on a weekend night, prepare to wait. ******** One place I have found is on 3rd avenue between 21st and 22nd street (almost on the corner of 21st) I don't remember the exact name but you really can't miss it. It's a small natural foods store and carries wheat-free bread, cereals, wheat free soy sauce and probably more.