GF, DF in Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa, Canada's capital, is a gluten sensitive aware city. The Milestones restaurant, beside the famed Chateau Laurier has a wonderful section of gluten free foods on their menu. Spaghetti made with rice pasta in a tomato and caper sauce can be ordered without the feta cheese for those of us avoiding dairy. There is also a burger on a gluten free bun and numerous side dishes that are GF and dairy friendly.

The vegetarian restaurant, The Green Table on Main Street serves a fantastic buffet. A variety of vegan items like cauliflower stew simmered in a non dairy creamy cashew sauce, avocado salad filled with large half avocados marinated in a tangy sauce, tasty tofu salads, fresh made split pea soup filled with fresh green vegetables and a chopped kale salad are among the many dishes offered. The desserts are quite spectacular with fresh fruit, berry and tofu pies. My only disappointment was many of the beautiful breads and crusts were made with spelt flour and not GF. Otherwise kudos for the healthy, delicious meals!

Simply Biscotti on Preston Street has a delicious selection of GF offerings including a biscotti made with cornmeal, delicious with a cup of soy cappuccino. At the Byward Market,. I ordered a dozen different cupcakes from the Cupcake Lounge and fooled all my wheat eating friends. A good sign when not one crumb was left on the plate.

The awareness in this city is evident in signs and menus throughout the city. It is hard to go hungry here.