Diane

Sixth & Pine at Nordstrom

Beachwood

http://restaurants.nordstrom.com/

Diane writes:

I really enjoyed my recent dinner at Sixth & Pine, the restaurant on the 3rd floor of the Beachwood Place Nordstorm store.

They have a menu with designated gluten free items. I was reassured by the greeter/seater and very capable server that the kitchen would take care to ensure safe gluten free preparation of my food.

The menu has 3 salads, 2 entrees and 1 dessert labeled gluten free. The Warm Salmon & Spinach Salad was fresh and tasty and came as described on the menu: organic baby spinach, roasted salmon, bacon, petite tomatoes, red onion, parmesan crisp, warm mustard vinaigrette.

My gluten eating companions enjoyed their soups and sandwiches.

Covered parking makes this restaurant an even more enticing option during Cleveland’s inclement weather.

OpenTable reservations are accepted.

26200 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 378-2121

Mama Mary’s Gluten Free Pizza Crusts

Here’s one of my favorite finds at Marc’s: Mama Mary’s Gluten Free Pizza Crusts

The 2 pack sells for $2.73 and each 7″ crust has 220 calories. They are certified gluten free. Marc’s sells them in the aisle with the other pizza making supplies.

They are easy to make. Just brush the crusts with olive oil, add your favorite toppings and bake for 5 1/2 to 8 minutes.

I’m a traditionalist and use tomato sauce, mushrooms and whatever cheese I have handy. The crust is dense and chewy without the usual gluten free crumbs.

But I also bake the crusts and use them as flatbreads for sandwiches.