Gastronomy

Given how much academics travel, and my own habit of looking for lists of meaningful gluten free options when I travel, I figured I would put together (for myself or for anyone else who finds this) a list of gluten free favorites in various cities in which I’ve lived or to which I’ve traveled. With limited exceptions, I’ve left off restaurants that have some standard gf options, opting instead to highlight places with special treats or otherwise incredible food. I’ve sometimes listed comments or favorites for each place. This is very much a work in progress, though, and I’ll try to update it as I discover (or think of) new things to add.

North America:

Boston, MA, USA

  • Spoke Wine Bar

Chicago, IL, USA (and surroundings)

  • Chicago Diner
  • Union Sushi + BBQ + Izakaya
  • Pono Ono (Evanston, IL) – regular Hawaiian bowl

Nashville, TN, USA

  • Samurai Sushi (Elliston Pl.)

New Haven, CT, USA

  • September in Bangkok – my favorite Thai food, always willing to make it spicy :)
  • Nolo – honeypot or brussel hustle pizza
  • Maison Mathis – lime cilantro chicken wraps
  • Georgie’s Diner (West Haven, CT)

New York, NY, USA

  • Emporio

Toronto, ON, Canada

  • Almond Butterfly (dedicated GF) – frosted cinnamon roles
  • Almond Butterfly Bistro (dedicated GF)
  • Gluten Free by l’Artisan (dedicated GF) – danishes, croissants, … omg
  • Vietnam Lovely Noodle

Rest of the world:

Lisbon, Portugal

  • Rice Me (dedicated GF) – went to the bakery, wished I’d had enough time to try everything

Paris, France

  • Cococo (dedicated GF) – bento boxes
  • Copains (dedicated GF) – chocolate hazelnut babka (the croissants at Gluten Free by l’Artisan in TO blow Copains’ out of the water though)

There are also some chains that I know are reliable and like while traveling:

  • Garden Catering – despite the name, known for chicken nuggets
  • Lyfe Kitchen
  • Tatte
  • Stan’s Donuts
  • True Food Kitchen
  • Starbird Chicken
  • Firehouse Subs

Good airport fare (some overlap with chains), but can feel lifesaving to know what exists:

  • Berkshire Farms Market (BOS) – gluten free breakfast sandwich on request (not on menu)
  • Starbird Chicken (SFO)