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Thanks again, and I will be in touch!! I have to say, I asked the waitress TWICE about the gluten-free bun in Village Tavern bc it was SO good! She said a lot of their gluten-free customers buy the buns - they sell them for $1 each. And Victoria Station - the prime rib all but melted in my mouth - really delicious. If you're ever traveling...

Hi Gemini, wanted to report back as I am back from my trip. I can happily inform you that I ate safely and did NOT get sick while in Salem!! I ate at the Village Tavern, the Howling Wolf, Finz, Victoria Station, and Nathaniel's. We drove to Woodman's also - amazing food! Each place had PLENTY of knowledge of Celiac and took proper precautions...

Thanks - I did see that Woodman's uses corn flour - and thankfully my intolerance is such that a little Pepto will handle it. So I think I will try it anyway, but just get an appetizer. Thanks for the recommendations - I really appreciate it. I did see 62 restaurant and I'm DEFINITELY going there!! Going to call tonight to find out what their pasta is...

I have this problem as well, and finally realized it's the corn starch

Hello Again, My trip is near, and I wanted to check in with you. Woodman's is DEFINITELY on my list, as well as the Howling Wolf Taqueria. I am wondering if you've ever eaten at Village Tavern, Finz, or Victoria Station? I want to make sure I have plenty of options. My hotel room will have a fridge, so I will be able to have a back up plan...

This is terrific news! I tried the Smart Ones Rice and Beans and it killed me - I tried picking out the corn but I must have missed some.

Thanks so much for all of this great information! I am even more exited about my trip now knowing I have options!

I am very happy with the Ronzoni as well. The Barilla is 100% corn and my stomach just can't handle it. My pasta of choice is Bionaturae - but it is double the price of the Ronzoni

Please don't be discouraged. As you proceed you will see that you really can eat out and feel normal. I was diagnosed two years ago and I went through the grief stages (for lack of a better phrase.) It WILL get easier. I promise! And we are all here to support you.

Thanks so much for your reply. I did go to findmeglutenfree.com, but I also posted here bc I definitely like to hear what locals have to say. I called the Hawthorne and they informed me that Nathaniel's could definitely take care of me, so I was happy about that. I saw the Howling Wolf on findmeglutenfree.com - I'm glad to have your recommendation...

I eat there so often - thankfully I've never had a problem. The BBQ Chicken is my favorite as well. If you sit by the bar area, you can watch them prepare your pizza. When it comes out of the oven and onto your plate it goes DIRECTLY into the manager's hands to be delivered straight to the table. No chance for any CC or mix ups.

That is terrific news. Thanks for sharing!

Hi All, The last thread in this category for Salem, MA was from 2008. I have visited there three times but all were pre-diagnosis. Any and all advice and recommendations for dining out are welcome. I am staying at the Hawthorne Hotel. Thanks!

Thanks! Please let me know

Great, thanks so much! I will be sure to do all the research now that I have a better starting point! Much appreciated.