News & Notes: February 1, 2013

West Avenue Grille offers gluten-free pancakes at its locations in Jenkintown (718 West Ave., 215-886-1540), Dresher (1650 Limekiln Pike, 215-367-5428) and Southampton (233 2nd St. Pike, 215-942-6290), and other menu items are or can be made gluten free. Thanks to Jaime L. for the tip.

Pancakes are also an option at Atiya Ola's Cafe, a raw/vegan cafe in West Philadelphia (4505 Baltimore Ave., 215-939-3298), says reader Laura G.

Farmicia's main dining room

Reader Pam V. let me know that Old City's Farmicia (15 S. 3rd St., 215-627-6274) has a gluten-free menu.

Roberto Cafe near Rittenhouse Square (2108 South St., 215-545-0793) serves gluten-free pasta, as does Luna Rossa Biagio Lamberti in Turnersville (3210 Rt. 42, 856-728-4505).

The Saxby's Coffee location in University City (4000 Locust St., 215-222-8400) is now carrying gluten-free sweets from The Little Bakery, as is Ana's Corner Store in East Norriton (3310 N. Wales Rd., 610-279-3100).

Tis' the season - for skiing, that is. In Tuesday's post, I shared word of the gluten-free options available at ski resorts at the Poconos and other day's-drive spots.

The big product news this week was the unveiling of Glutino's toaster pastries in Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry varieties. Whole Foods Markets will be the first to stock these treats. You can print a 55¢ off coupon via the Glutino website.

At Trader Joe's, I discovered an new gluten-free all purpose flour, sold in 1 lb. bags for $3.99 each. Gluten Free on a Shoestring has reviewed the product and ventures that it's made for TJ's by King Arthur Flour.

Tickets will soon be on sale for Celiac Awareness Night at the Phillies, this year to take place on Friday, Aug. 16, when the Phightins take on the L.A. Dodgers. I hope to have some news on gluten-free options for the 2013 season in the next few weeks.

Have a great weekend!

- Michael