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July 15, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Anyone who avoids dairy, knows how great Asian cuisines are. Because cows (and their milk) were not prevalent in Asia, Asians never fully developed the enzymes necessary to break down dairy products. This lack of enzymes led to a high rate of lactose intolerance, and therefore, very little dairy (if any at all) in Asian foods. That being said, not all people are willing to eat “authentic” Asian cuisine, even to avoid dairy. For those who are not afraid, you need to check out our Chinatown walking dumpling tour. Naturally there are plenty of places to eat dumplings in Chinatown… and almost all of them are very cheap too (bonus). But for this walk, we are going to take a … Read the rest >
Tags: asian food, Chinese, dumplings, eating out, food tour, lactose intolerant, walking food tour
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July 13, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
So we love sushi because it’s (relatively) healthy, tastes great, and is dairy free — except for the Americanized things like Philadelphia Rolls. It can be expensive, so that’s why we suggested making your own (www.dairyfreenyc.com/homemade-sushi-2/). This can be an inexpensive way to indulge in a great sushi lunch/dinner. But what if you don’t want to do all of that work? Is there anywhere you can enjoy sushi and not pay an arm and a leg? One of our hidden gems in New York City is Iwasaki (on 1st Avenue and 61st Street). This place is like hard boiled eggs….tough to beat (insert laughter here). Iwasaki has a “special menu” that you often have to request directly. And trust us, … Read the rest >
Tags: asian food, dairy free, eating out, lactose free, lactose intolerant, midtown, midtown east, new york city, restaurants, sushi
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July 13, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Do your homework before you go out to eat – Most restaurants have their menus online, and many national chains even include nutrition information on their websites. Check them out! And if you can’t find the information you need, call the restaurant, and ask what you’ll be able to eat. Pick the right restaurant! If you have a choice, pick a restaurant you know has items you can eat – or at least a place that seems like it will be accommodating (based on your research and phone call). If you can, don’t eat out at a peak time – You have a better chance of getting attentive service if you avoid the rush. The wait staff and the kitchen … Read the rest >
Tags: allergies, dairy free, eating out, lactose intolerant, non-dairy, restaurants
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July 11, 2011 by Dairy Free NYC
Tried a new brunch place on Sunday, Boca East. The restaurant had a great feel, and was very friendly to those avoiding dairy. I wasn’t able to find much information on the restaurant prior to going, (which always makes me a bit nervous), but was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. The place had a great feel, very rustic and “authentic” feeling — whatever that means. It just feels like the right word to describe the place. One big plus — I saw/overheard the owner speaking Italian to the chef… big points. There were plenty of items that seemed lactose/dairy free, but I went with the eggs and homemade sausage (at the request of a friend). The food was great, and … Read the rest >
Tags: brunch, dairy free, eating out, eggs, lactose free, mimosa
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