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GLUTEN-FREE FINDS Delicious dishes made for those with different dietary needs
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
The Millionaire
Jewel’s Bakery and Café This 100% gluten-free restaurant and bakery was founded after the owner’s own daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease at just 9 years old. True decadence, this dish combines several of the eatery’s most popular items on one plate. It features a gluten-free Belgian waffle that is topped with two cinnamon-sugar doughnut holes, Jewel’s signature popcorn chicken, thick-cut candied ghost pepper bacon, and maple glaze. $20. www.jewelsbakeryandcafe.com.
Country Terrine
Sapiens Paleo Kitchen Both 100% gluten-free and 100% paleo, Sapiens puts gut health and wellness at the forefront in everything it does. The sublime terrine in this European delicacy is made with natural pork and chicken livers using a recipe that dates back to Louis XIV. It is placed atop paleo toast with Dijon mustard and cornichons, which are much like pickles but bumpier. $13. www.sapienskitchen.com.
General Ling’s Chicken
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill With a menu that is 75% gluten-free, there are many dishes here from which to choose. A guest favorite is this crispy wok’d chicken that is made using tempura batter and paired with green onions, red bell peppers, carrots, Thai basil, and a sweet and spicy soy sauce. Served over a bed of rice, the dish perfectly balances crispy, sweet, spicy, and savory flavor profiles. $17. www.lingandlouies.com.
Smoked Brisket Enchiladas Coloradas
One of the easiest ways to reset one’s diet after the holidays is by lowering gluten consumption. Smart restaurants are making the move to create dishes sans gluten for those with an allergy or sensitivity to these grain proteins as well as for those looking to jumpstart a new health regime. Here are some great options.
Lovecraft Smoky meets spicy with out-of-this-world results in this dish, which starts with prime brisket that has been slow smoked for 14 hours. Once fork tender, the meat is heaped into corn tortillas and topped with melty cheese and onions. Before being served at the table to guests, the entire dish is smothered in New Mexican red chile enchilada sauce and garnished with crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes. $19. www.lovecraftphx.com.
Mama’s Meat-Za Balls
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen While most meatballs are made with glutinous breadcrumbs, the scratch-made meatballs at Picazzo’s include lean, clean and organic Diestel turkey, pomodoro sauce, basil, herbed Parmesan cheese, herb ricotta, and gluten-free breadcrumbs. They are served with toasted gluten-free focaccia bread. $16. www.picazzos.com.
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