Gluten Freebird

Travel back with me to Charlottesville where all eating seems to be much more mindful.
In this installment, we visit Revolutionary Soup. This tiny underground spot serving……soup in all flavors and textures. In true C’ville fashion, the spot features ingredients sourced from local farms (Polyface chicken sound good to anybody else out there?). When you order [...]

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The Freebird flew the coop on Saturday for a gluten-free trip to Charlottesville. For such a small town, the eating is world-class and so much of it is celiac-friendly. For starters, everyone should have it as good as the shoppers at the Saturday farmers market. If you can eat gluten, the market has [...]

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I find myself in the unenviable position of having blogged about most of my favorite bites of the week.
My favorite treat of the week was the Pork Chop Adraki at Rasika. I showed no shame, licking my fingers and fighting for any remaining sauce. All pork should be that lucky.
As an L.A. baby, I can’t [...]

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The big winner this week would definitely be the Grilled Wild Ramps with Hazelnut Romesco at Penn Quarter’s Proof. I love ramps in any preparation, but this took my love from a fleeting tryst to full-blown stalking. As dinner progressed, I inched the plate closer to my side of the table, and it wasn’t long [...]

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At Cityzen, those with food allergies are treated to dishes that never lack for flavor and adventure. I went in late April and was treated to a meal that was conscious of my restriction, but no less of an experience than a normal diner would enjoy. With a bit of notice, the kitchen puts thought into well-rounded dishes that would never have me missing the gluten.

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