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| - Six Penn Kitchen used to be a regular hang for the boyfriend and I when we lived downtown a few years ago -- but once it wasn't down the street, I mostly forgot about it. Until a couple months ago when researching gluten-free restaurant options, this once again became a mainstay on our dining list. (And we've already been back a few times -- mostly for the french onion soup!)
There are SEVERAL options for gluten-free identified on the regular menu, and their kitchen is incredible with making additional substitutions when asked. On one visit I had their pizza (made with cauliflower crust) and a mix of seasonal vegetables (I can't have tomato sauce either, so they made a wonderful white pizza for me). On another visit, I had their duck breast entree, served with a lovely lentil puree and roasted vegetables (they even gave me more to make up for having to leave off some kind of crostini). I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I snagged a bite of the boyfriend's beet salad and LOVED it (and I am a fervent beet hater). And then the server recommended a "gluten-free" version of their apple pie (basically the pie's most delicious part -- the center) with some ice cream. This lady speaks right to my heart!
I am infinitely impressed with the service (several managers also checked in on us to ensure our meal was excellent), their unwavering (and uncomplicated) support of people with diet restrictions, and the food. Six Penn is doing so many things right, and they make "eating like a normal person" too easy (I also suggest grabbing a table near the kitchen to hear the chef and his crew at work!).
YES, CHEF... SIX STARS!
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