When I got the Chicago job offer back in February, my family offered to venture beyond their usual haunts and head out to Town & Country to try out the newish Mia Sorella for a celebration. This sister restaurant of Trattoria Marcella has GREAT gluten-free options, and I had been eagerly waiting to cross this…
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Pearl #38: Gluten-free at The Nest, St. Louis
Update, 7/27/14: The Nest has CLOSED permanently. — So The Nest. I just have to preface this post by saying…Ken is a very patient human in dealing with my GF quests and adventures. I had stumbled across the website of The Nest, in Frontenac, a couple months ago. After looking at their menu (which is…
Pearl #37: Gluten-free at New Day Gluten Free, Ellisville
Update as of 2020 – New Day Gluten Free is now closed 🙁 For the past couple years, I’ve bought New Day Gluten Free products from the grocery store, but a couple months back, I decided to take the plunge and eat at the Cafe, which is located in Ellisville. It was like finding the Gluten-Free…
Pearl #36: Gluten-free at Niche, St. Louis
After months and months of DYING to go to Niche, I made it there. It was basically everything I hoped it to be. A true foodie meal, and such a memorable experience. Incredibly unique and impeccable service. Gorgeous presentation and plating and excellent craft cocktails. But it was definitely bittersweet. Why? Well, originally, Ken and…
Pearl #34: Gluten-free at Rigazzi’s on The Hill
Ok. How have I existed as a gluten-free St. Louisan, and NOT known that Rigazzi’s has a gluten-free menu?? My coworker Chris also eats gluten-free, and she clued me in. My mind was blown. I had been there many a time as a child with my family, but never since going gluten-free. So a few…
Pearl #33: Gluten-free at Fozzie’s Sandwich Emporium
My friends have been obsessed with Fozzie’s Sandwich Emporium, in Richmond Heights, forever. But note the heavily bread-influenced name – Sandwich Emporium – that composes 2/3 of that name. Sadly, for a long time, they only had normal people bread (AKA not gluten-free). But lo and behold, someone told me last summer that they had recently…
Pearl #32: Gluten-free at Half & Half in Clayton
For a couple years now, I’ve heard nothing but good things about Half & Half, in downtown Clayton. My non-gluten-free roommate Katherine LOVES it. And raves about it. I went in there once for dinner when it was the upscale Mexican restaurant Medianoche (aka, before it was Little Country Gentleman), but had never been in…
Pearl #31: Gluten-free at Bailey’s Range, St. Louis
I love burgers. I could write haikus about burgers, I could write sonnets about burgers. I go in phases with the little devils, where all I can think about is eating one 24/7. My first serious burger binge occurred in summer 2011 (potentially due to low iron, who knows…?) As we close out 2013, I’m…
Pearl #30: Gluten-free at Katie’s Pizza and Pasta
Have you ever been to Katie’s Pizza in Richmond Heights? Awesome atmosphere, adorable decor. But it was a tough spot for the gluten-free gal or gent, with limited gluten-free options. You had to eat a salad (albeit, a delicious one) while the rest of your party nommed on some really awesome-looking pizza. But Katie’s new…
Pearl #29: Gluten-free at Hotpot Smoothie Shop
Have you heard of Hotpot Smoothie Shop? I hadn’t until a week ago, and I’m so sad that it took me this long. It opened about a year ago, allegedly. For the paleo, gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian St. Louisan, this is a walk in the park. Located in Kirkwood near Geyer and Manchester, they are…
