Gluten-Free and Loving it in the Puget Sound
Emily Smith, a friend-of-a-friend, is one of many Americans who cannot eat grains like wheat and barley because they contain gluten. But, as far as I can tell, she ain’t doing any complaining. Here’s a list of gluten-free alternatives that she put together for me. Wasn’t that nice of her?
“The Stadium Bistro (N. Tacoma) can accommodate any food allergies. I have not personally been there, but rumor is that it is amazing. I have also had great luck at Anthony’s and The Lobster Shop (Ruston area). They are usually more than willing to accommodate any food concerns. Typically the manager comes out and makes sure everything is done correctly. If being gluten free is your only dietary restriction, check out the Sunny Valley Wheat/Gluten Free Bakery in Maple Valley (right off Highway 18). They have some of the most amazing things, and if you get there early, there is usually a 50% off section. For groceries, check out Marlene’s and The Met. McGregor’s is located on Pacific Ave (near 96th) and there is a wonderful gluten-free section for 50-70% off.”
Emily will also soon have a gluten-free website of her own. When she gets that up and running, I’ll be the first to let you know.
Dale
I have a gluten free section up at Tacomamama. (I’m gluten-challenged, myself and struggling with it with all the eating out I do.)
http://www.tacomamama.com/index.php?topic=glutenfree
Like everything else on the site, I welcome anyone to contribute their own information to it, actually I really wish they would!
Babblin Babs Bistro on Proctor was really great about it, the chef stands right behind you while you eat and it’s easy to ask about ingredients.
I’ve yet to have a bad reaction from anything in a corn tortilla in this town, provided it’s not breaded and fried.
Dale, We have a gluten free dinner and lunch menu at Woody’s on the Water. We also offer gluten free brownies for dessert and gluten free beer for relaxing on the waterfront. Our comlete menu is on our web site.
Thanks Thomas,
I’ll be sure to check it out!
- Dale
Thanks for the resource and the tip Jen!
- Dale