I made a very pleasant discovery this weekend when my wife suggested that we visit a local Italian restaurant in Seattle called Cafe Piccolo. When I inquired about gluten free options, the owner, who also happened to be the server, informed me that they make their own gluten free pasta in-house. I just about fell out of my chair!
I asked her what had inspired their gluten free interest and she told me that a friend had celiac disease and the she herself had been diagonosed with a gluten allergy and felt much better after eliminating it from her diet. She also noted that she avoided dairy.
She was obviously very familiar with these issues and provided great service and understanding of food allergies. I only wish that I could remember her name? We each had a very nice meal and I'll certainly be going back again.
Cafe Piccolo is located in north Seattle at 94th and Roosevelt. It is a relatively new restaurant, I believe, and is the epitome of a nice neighborhood haunt that only the locals might know about. It is family run and their hours are limited to evenings. They are closed Sundays and Mondays.
Their website is still very simple, but it will provide you the basics. You can find it at www.piccoloseattle.com. More importantly, give them a visit!
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Thank you, Dr. Wangen for your wonderful comments about Cafe Piccolo. My name is Trish and I am a partner in Cafe Piccolo and also happened to be your server when you came in for dinner! I am so thankful for your book. You have given me such a gift. I was really struggling with my new diet and was starting to have thoughts about whether or not it would be sustainable. Your book has given me answers, inspiration, and support. Fortunately, I also have a very supportive partner who happens to be a fantastic chef. He's very committed to helping gluten free folks eat well without compromising flavor or well-being. We're happy you enjoyed your experience at Cafe Piccolo. We hope to see you soon.
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