Gluten-Free Zones
Awesome gluten-free fried chicken in the West Loop. PLUS: Restaurants, bakeries, and Web sites with gluten-free menus and products
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The term “Gluten-free” is no longer a guarantee of some dish that’s weird and dry and best left to the three to six million Americans with celiac disease. The second Wednesday of each month, Ina’s features golden brown gluten-free fried chicken that’s been dipped in egg whites and then rolled in a mixture of potato starch and tapioca flours. This bird doesn’t need gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, rye, and oats) to come out juicy and crispy as can be; it’s every bit as good as Ina’s “regular” fried chicken (available other nights). And Ina Pinkney is not the only restaurateur in town to step up: Check out our comprehensive list of gluten-free friendly spots. 1235 W. Randolph St.; 312-226-8227.
Photograph: Anna Knott
This article appears in the July 2009 issue of Chicago Magazine.
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Don't forget about Gluten-Free Grocery in Westchester (20 minutes west of downtown). They are a retail store of over 900 items - all are gluten-free!
The website is www.gfgrocery.com.
Free From Market (www.freefrommarket.com) of Orland Park ships nation-wide over 1500 GF and allergen-friendly foods. Great bread to your door in 1 day, or come out to see what is new in the world of gluten free.
Real Appeal gluten free flour mixes are easy to make and can be found at your local stores, if not ask for it. It is an Illinois small business that manufacturers in a gluten free/nut free facility. All mixes are done in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. Please support local, small business. Currently there are five different blends: Classic Cookie, Thumbprint Cookie, Pumpkin Bread (can also be used for other quick breads), Shortbread Crust (great for pies/lemon squares), and Cinnamon Rolls. More to come.