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Mal
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anyone?.....it seems pretty dead and unknown about Celiac here in Danbury, anyone near me?

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darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
Posted

Do some research for support groups--here's one for you:

Group: Nutmeg

City: Danbury/Waterbury

Contacts:

Edith Meffley

32 Lewis Dr.

Ridgefield, CT 06877

203-438-6108

Eileen Gallo

17 Pole Bridge Road

Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Internet:

Syd Aronowitz, itsme@erols.com

Updated: 10 Mar 2001

There is a huge support group in Westchester County, NY. Anytime you need some info, feel free to email me at darlindeb25@aol.com I am always available for questions. There is a huge number of celiacs in Nassau County and Suffolk County here on Long Island.

I am also sure there are people in the forum near you--they will let you know.

Deb

jkmunchkin Rising Star
jkmunchkin
Posted

I'm in Westchester (NY). I grew up right on the border of CT, and go to our Wilton office for work once a week.

I just recently found an incredible health food store right in town in New Cannan. They have tons of gluten-free products that a lot of the other stores don't have. It's called Healthfare. There is a store with the same name in Trumbull. I went there once, but I don't think they are connected because the one in Trumbull kinda stunk, whereas this one is incredible.

You should definately check it out.

Katie618 Apprentice
Katie618
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bigapplekathleen Contributor
bigapplekathleen
Posted

Hey Mallory,

I live right near you! I see that you're newly diagnosed. If you need any assistance in any way, feel free to contact me!

Kathleen

gluten intolerant (diagnosed via blood tests in 2003) but NOT celiac (don't carry the gene)

other food allergies

  • 5 months later...
Vince Newbie
Vince
Posted

I go to school at Quinnipiac in Hamden. There are no bardstales in all of ct, and it does seem like nobody here acknowledges it. Feel free to talk to me!

JoeB Apprentice
JoeB
Posted

Katie -

I'm in Trumbull, too. That makes at least two of us in town with celiac disease!

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LJW Newbie
LJW
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anyone?.....it seems pretty dead and unknown about Celiac here in Danbury, anyone near me?

I don't know if you are still out there. I am from Stratford, CT. I went to school in Danbury. I am looking for someone local to share and swap stories!!!!!!!!!!

  • 2 months later...
saaa-wheat<3 Apprentice
saaa-wheat<3
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I'm looking for friendly restaurant suggestions in the Farmington and Old Saybrook areas. I have friends in those areas and it would be nice to go out to dinner somewhere by them when visiting and not have to be such a pain in the ass about it. :rolleyes::D

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
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I'm looking for friendly restaurant suggestions in the Farmington and Old Saybrook areas. I have friends in those areas and it would be nice to go out to dinner somewhere by them when visiting and not have to be such a pain in the ass about it. :rolleyes::D

I live in Portland. I know that the last time I went, the Rainforest Cafe at the Westfarms mall had a gluten-free artichoke dip! I usually avoid any place that does pizza (all that flour flying around the air) but other than that, I'll go pretty much anywhere and get a burger patty no bun. I also ask to make sure they don't toast buns on the grill, though.

JoeB Apprentice
JoeB
Posted

We like to eat at Dock and Dine in Old Saybrook. It's right on the water at the mouth of the harbor - the view is great and the food is pretty good. If you have friends in the area, they'll know where it is. You can also find them on the web. I was just there about 2 months ago. I think I had something broiled, probably scallops. When I explained my diet to the waitress, she said she knew about it because one of the other servers had Celiac disease.

Have a good time!

Nutmegger Rookie
Nutmegger
Posted

My screenname gives me away. :) I'm from Manchester. We do have a local support group, but they apparently only meet once a year, which really doesn't do it for me. I'm looking for something more active within 30 minutes or so of Manchester. If no one can make suggestions, any interest in starting something up?

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
JNBunnie1
Posted
My screenname gives me away. :) I'm from Manchester. We do have a local support group, but they apparently only meet once a year, which really doesn't do it for me. I'm looking for something more active within 30 minutes or so of Manchester. If no one can make suggestions, any interest in starting something up?

YEAH, since you have to pay dues everywhere else! We should just all make friends and cook for each other once in a while! (As long as there's no creepy stalkers on this forum, LOL)

  • 3 weeks later...
kifert Newbie
kifert
Posted

Hi--My daughter has celiac, and we live in Ridgefield...Piccolo's here in town is offering gluten free pasta, and they swear that they'll use separate water, spoons, etc. Soul Dog in Poughkeepsie is a hike, but my daughter (who is also vegetarian) loved their veggie and gluten free food.

karen

  • 2 months later...
Ingrid in Ct. Newbie
Ingrid in Ct.
Posted
Hey!! i'm in trumbull!! it does seem like no one in ct knows about celiac! i joined the ct chapter of the CSA... if you want the info for it, i'll gladly give it to you, the group is sooooo wonderful and helpful- meetings have such good food!!!

message me here of IM on aim my sn is suga0456... IM me if you ever need to vent about celiac disease or anything else!! it's always nice to meet someone else who has celiac disease, and whatnot

psipsina Rookie
psipsina
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I live in Portland. I know that the last time I went, the Rainforest Cafe at the Westfarms mall had a gluten-free artichoke dip! I usually avoid any place that does pizza (all that flour flying around the air) but other than that, I'll go pretty much anywhere and get a burger patty no bun. I also ask to make sure they don't toast buns on the grill, though.

I'm originally from CT and I was living up there when I was diagnosed with gluten and other food intolerances from candida (I've never bothered to get the official celiac dx). Rainforest Cafe was the first restaurant I ate at and they were soooo amazing (I actually wrote a letter to corporate I was so impressed). In addition to gluten-free I was also caesin free and sugar free so I was a pretty difficult customer. The chef came to our table and talked to me and then invented a special sauce that I could have on their fish! They were so awesome and didn't make me feel like I was being a pain in the but or like I had 6 eyes or anything. Totally recommend them. I've always had good experiences at Outback too as far as chains go.

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