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Gluten Friendly Eating In Boston/billerica Ma And Scarborough, Maine

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My family is traveling to Billerica, MA and Scarborough, Maine next month. This is our first trip since my daughter (5) was diagnosed with celiac so we are more than a little nervous. I would appreciate any advice on restaurants or grocery stores that would have some gluten free options.

All I can get in my hotel is a fridge and a microwave. I plan to buy a cheap toaster once we get there....

Thanks!

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I've had good luck in Boston--most upper end places will know what you're talking about, particularly if you bring a Triumph dining card along. I wouldn't risk the pubs though. Don't forget about Legal Seafoods--their gluten free menu is great. They even have an LS in the airport, so I was able to get a gluten free meal before going onto the plane.

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I can help you out with Billerica - I work there.

There is a Whole Foods in Bedford, MA which is the next town over from Billerica.

It's expensive, but you can get many gluten-free staples there. Demoula's, the local supermarket, also has an okay gluten-free section.

As for eating out....Billerica itself doesn't have many restaurants that aren't fast food, pubs or Italian joints, and I'm thinking that since your daughter is 5 she isn't so much into the ethnic foods yet?

But if she is on the Billerica/Tewksbury line on Rt 38 is Mango II - a very good Thai restaurant. On Boston Rd is a restaurant called the Emerald Rose. I get their salads with no problems and find them to be very accomodating. They will grill plain chicken on a peice of foil for me.

You can find the locations for any of these places on superpages.com

Good Luck!

Tori's Dad Apprentice
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Thanks Nicole, I've been to Legal and that's a good option.

ehrin, Thanks for the info and GO SOX! Poor Pedro last night, huh?

Anyway, I work from my home in NC but my company (Orbotech) is headquartered in Billerica on Manning Rd. right off of Middlesex. I will be staying off of Concord Road. I'll look up those restaurants and give them a try.

Thanks again!

megzmc3611 Rookie
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Thanks Nicole, I've been to Legal and that's a good option.

Anyway, I work from my home in NC but my company (Orbotech) is headquartered in Billerica on Manning Rd. right off of Middlesex. I will be staying off of Concord Road. I'll look up those restaurants and give them a try.

Thanks again!

There is a Legal's at the Burlington Mall (Burlington borders Billerica). The mall is right on Middlesex Turnpike. I have had great success at that particular Legals.

There is also an Uno's in the mall and they now offer gluten-free options (look on their website)..although I have never eaten there. Outback Steakhouse is also in Burlington...not too far from Middlesex Turnpike. If you go on their website you can get directions from where you will be staying to the restaurant (prob a ten minute drive). Good luck!

ehrin Explorer
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Thanks Nicole, I've been to Legal and that's a good option.

ehrin, Thanks for the info and GO SOX! Poor Pedro last night, huh?

Anyway, I work from my home in NC but my company (Orbotech) is headquartered in Billerica on Manning Rd. right off of Middlesex. I will be staying off of Concord Road. I'll look up those restaurants and give them a try.

Thanks again!

Oh man I felt bad for him...I was actually expecting a better series than this because the Mets have had such a fantastic season so far. You could definitely tell that he was having a hard time pitching against his former team mates, which is my biggest gripe with pitchers - NO EMOTIONAL PITCHING!!! :P

I was always a "get rid of Lowe" advocate for the same reason...

here's to our 12th straight win and a sweep tonight!

GO SOX!!!

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