October 28th, 2015

Osterville Eats!, Crisp, The Cape, Osterville, MA, Wood Fired Pizza, Pasta, Gluten Free Pizza, Full Bar, Fire Pit, Table Tennis, Opens Every Day, Sunday Brunch

I remember in 2008 when my late husband was diagnosed with Celiac Disease.  Immediately I jumped into the whole idea that I needed to know everything possible about this new way of eating for my family.  People with Celiac Disease, which is an allergy to wheat, only can get better by following a gluten free diet.

People would tell me then how lucky I was because a lot of them that had been diagnosed years before really had trouble finding good quality food and had more trouble having dinner at restaurants who really did not know what this “gluten free” way of eating was all about.

Now I tell the newly diagnosed Celiacs that they are lucky because it is a business.  Restaurants that thought this was a fad diet and who said “we are not a gluten free restaurant” have had to rethink and join the many other restaurants that are preparing delicious gluten free entrees for those that need this diet for their health.

Over the years I would say that the only think the business had not mastered was a good pizza crust.  In time this has also gotten much better.  I found a place in South Florida, one in Manayunk, in Philadelphia, and just a couple of weeks ago I found Crisp located at 791 Main St., Osterville, MA 02655 Tel. 508-681-0922.  Website? http://www.crispflatbread.com

If you have a gluten allergy, any of their pizzas can be made gluten free.  They also have gluten free beer.  My choice on that day was Glutenberg Red.  Refreshing and very good.

The regular dough uses organic flour, filtered water and Cape Cod Sea Salt for Crisp crust.

Crisp opens every day…Monday to Saturday from 11:30 on and Sunday Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m.  Supporting local farmers and using nitrate free meats and organic veggies is something this restaurant does whenever possible.  Their pastas and sauces, along with the flatbreads are all made in-house.

We chose a Margherita Pizza which had organic tomato sauce, house mozzarella, garlic, EVO, torn basil, organic tomatoes, Cape Cod Sea Salt, and a balsamic drizzle.

I had not had a pizza with clams, but I did on that day.  Mine was called the Wellfleet, which had cherrystones, garlic, house mozzarella, organic red and green peppers, and nitrate free bacon.  Loved it.  It hit the spot.

The fall season brings cooler temperatures to the Cape, but at Crisp you can still sit outdoors next to the fire pit.  Or, you can also play some table tennis.

Have a good one!!

August 8th, 2011

Finally!!, Gluten Free Pizza, Grotto Pizza, Review, Delaware Beaches, It’s a Good One!!

Tonight it was; I can’t see the onions on the pizza.  I did not know you needed to have a magnifying glass to see the toppings.  Last night’s theme was; Not enough goat on my curry.  I was like; I never complain about my food.  His answer:  I am very particular; you know that.

I am about to start something here called “Things my Husband Says”, just like that guy that has the show on t.v. called Things My Father Says or something to that effect. 

I am still laughing.  Believe me, he said other things that I will not mention here.  I will leave it at that.

Actually, all comments aside, this gluten free pizza was truly the best one I have ever had anywhere, by far.

Grotto Pizza at the Delaware Beaches is the first pizza restaurant that has taken the initiative to offer a gluten free pizza. 

We went to Grotto Pizza Grand Slam located at 1200 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.  Tel. 302-645-4900.  Website?   http://www.grottopizza.com.

For the millions of people on a gluten free diet having a good piece of pizza is Heaven.  My husband, the “particular” one, is the one that has to eat gluten free.  Don’t get me wrong, we have gotten used to it.  The whole family has, just like anything else.  But, we had not been able to find a good pizza.  I tried it at home; what a disaster!!

I only added anchovies to my pizza.  Grotto only offers one size in gluten free; 9 inch personal pizza.  I found it to have a very good crust; thin and crispy, just like I like it.  Their sauce and cheese are always good.  This dough was not chewy or chalky; it had a very good taste.

Twenty years ago, a gluten free diet was considered very unusual.  The majority of people did not know what it was. It is a legitimate lifestyle; not a fad or temporary trend. It does not take long to feel better once you start following the diet.

I want to congratulate Grotto and all the other restaurants in the area that are trying to make the dining experience with those afflicted with this and other food allergies a little bit better. 

Note:  Grotto Pizza also offers gluten free beer.

Thanks!!…talk to you later…