Gluten Freebird

Friday night was the perfect night for a baseball game - my first trip to Nationals’ stadium. It was a long night: a 14-inning game against the Rangers that ended with a rare win by the Nats.
I had stuffed my purse with trail mix, bars and snacks to get me through, but happily I needed [...]

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First, huge congrats to Eric Ziebold of Freebird favorite CityZen for his James Beard Award.
I am out in L.A. burning some color into my pale complexion and scoping the gluten-free scene. Surprisingly, the celiac awareness hasn’t hit a lot of L.A. yet.
Let me explain Top Tastes. I want this feature to round up the best [...]

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I received an email this morning announcing that Meridian, the newest face in Brightwood Park, closed up last night. I hate to see restaurants close, especially one in an underrepresented neighborhood. The restaurant had soul and a unique vibe, but it also had problems from the start.
Now that it’s gone, I’d like to use it [...]

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Warm weather means smaller portions and cool food, so we turned to Kaz Sushi Bistro last night. It’s less traditional than standards like Sushi Taro, Sushi-Ko, and Sakana (Bistro probably gave you that hint), so we hoped that we would find some new-age dishes that wouldn’t be doused with soy sauce or panko like at recent sushi outings.

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When it comes to buying fresh gluten-free baked treats in Washington, the options are somewhat limited. The way I look at it, you have a winning choice and two back-ups.

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Le Pain Quotidien is proud of the bread, using it in salads, alongside the soups, under the cheese, and everywhere else. My theory is that the restaurant downgrades everything else to make the bread that much more appealing.

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Oyamel, the upscale Mex destination in Penn Quarter, has gone out of its way to help the gluten-free community. The restaurant serves corn tortillas, so you can munch away on the tableside guac without worrying about flour tortilla chips tainting the meal.

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