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The California Table

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October 24, 2013

The French Pastry Cafe

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Whenever I dine out with friends they always ask, “What will you be able to eat?” The answer is almost anything natural, whole or fresh. Salads, grilled meat, rice dishes – all gluten-free. And most restaurants, at least in San Diego, either have a gluten-free menu or the staff knows the in’s and out’s of what’s gluten-free on their menu.

If you’re in Encinitas, you’ll find a great little French cafe that serves gluten-free buckwheat crepes. The French Pastry Cafe (127 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024; 760-942-7891) is well versed in the art of gluten-free crepes, and I loved this savory brunch crepe, the Monaco, filled with scrambled eggs, salty ham and tangy cheese. And the best part (besides being gluten-free)? It’s big enough to share with your amour.

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Try your hand at making gluten-free buckwheat crepes at home with one of these recipes (note: all three recipe include regular flour; substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour if needed):

  • From David Lebovitz
  • From Yotam Ottolenghi
  • From Sprouted Kitchen via Food & Wine

xoxolisa

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  1. Lizthechef says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Ooh – let’s eat there next time!

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      October 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Yes, definitely! Although I do want to dine out in your neck of the woods soon 🙂

      Reply
  2. Liz Barhydt says

    October 24, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I’ve never been there but it looks so cute! We were just talking about taking a trip up to Encinitas! Now we have a place to get brunch my fav!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      October 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      Liz – it’s a really cute place, and their crepe selection is amazing. I love crepes!

      Reply

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