Gluten Free Long Island: East End Highlights

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I love this mostly overpriced place that I call home. We’ve got some of the best beaches in the world, we’re close in proximity to New York City, and we’ve got great eclectic foods that easily mirror our multicultural population. This lends itself to Long Island having a variety of different ‘atmospheres’, one of my favorites being the east end which is basically anything past Riverhead (the place where the ‘fish tails’ meet). I spend a lot of time out there when I am able, but oddly I haven’t seemed to share some of gluten free highlights from that area. If you ever find yourself out in that area here are my top three:

Tate’s Southampton Storefront (Southampton):

IMG_7365 (1)The store front for this line of baked goods, found in many stores nationally, is a delight. All of their gluten free items are, as usual, clearly labeled and they offer a variety of things from ice cream sandwiches to cookies, bars, cupcakes, and brownies. They even have tastings available of some of their items, and prices are a bit better than purchasing their products in other stores. They have a dedicated gluten free factory in East Moriches (also on Long Island) so you can rest assured that items are safe.

 

Fresh Hampton (Bridgehampton): 

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This quirky little restaurant appears to be a renovated house, complete with a garden area out front in which they grow many of their ingredients. I just love the atmosphere: The live guitar music, the Buddhist inspired art (including a funky portrait of the Dali Lama painted in vibrant colors on a few slates of wood), and the wooden feel of the entire place.

Their menu is both extensively local and gluten free. Virtually every item is gluten free on their menu, with the only downside being that many entree items do not come with sides. You can treat yourself to such things as fried calamari (fried separately to avoid cross contamination) with herb aioli, gluten free mac and cheese (creamy and perfect), Spicy Thai Mussels, garlic whipped mashed potatoes, roasted or grilled vegetables (including a spicy curried mix that has a great kick to it), hemp flour dusted flounder with a carrot , ginger and lemongrass butter, wasabi dusted skate with a ginger and kaffir lime sauce, and Sorbet for dessert (mango, banana, and pear). I can honestly say that everything we’ve ordered at here has been refreshing and delicious.

Wölffer Estate Vineyard (Sagaponack):

Hands IMG_5211down this is my favorite winery on Long Island, and not just because they also specialize in a line of fantastic ciders. They have a great tasting room, including a patio with heaters (a bonus for NY) and tables and couches spread out for relatively secluded relaxation even when it’s busy.

Their wines are very distinct from one another, the highlight for me being their Perle wine which has notes of vanilla and honey. To go with your wine tasting try some of their gluten free platters, including a cheese platter with several cheeses, crackers, fig almond cake. and quince paste! I’m serious… This isn’t something I’ve ever seen at other wineries. It really is a treat to have the opportunity to feel like a ‘normal’ wine lover and sit down with wines and a cheese platter!

8 thoughts on “Gluten Free Long Island: East End Highlights”

  2. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I found your blog. We have been wanting to visit the long island area and our son is celiac. Thank you for your blog and thank you for your post. Have an amazing day.

  3. I grew up in the northeast but have never been to Long Island… one day if I am back in that area! Thanks for describing the area so vividly and wonderful pics too!

  4. We have a place all the way out east in amagansett. My husband has celiac and there are a few restaurants that can accommodate as well.

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