Gluten Freebird

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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If you call ahead with an allergy, Rasika can basically tailor a gluten-free meal. My dishes were all made without flour — the restaurant even made up some gluten-free naan.

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It was sad to bid farewell to grubby and beloved Childe Harold, but its replacement is just getting off the ground and it seems to be a change for the better.
Darlington House is a restaurant with multiple Italian concepts. Once it fully opens this week, the restaurant will offer fine dining in a salon-like dining [...]

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The gluten-free pizza from Pete’s New Haven Style in Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C. can include clams, prosciutto, grilled artichokes and other gourmet toppings. Finally!!!

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I go caveman when it comes to soft shells. Give them to me. Now. No pleases or thank yous.
I used to eat tempura-battered crabs as often as possible, but this diagnosis has made me rediscover pure soft shells. So many soft shells are drenched in flour batters, losing all integrity of flavor and texture. The [...]

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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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It’s already tough to find pie in Washington, D.C., but gluten-free pie? That’s downright impossible. Gluten is what gives crusts their flakiness, but there is a way to avoid compromising the crust: Go for a crust that contains no flour at all. And what kind of crust is naturally gluten-free?

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