Gluten-Free Date Night in NYC

I met my friend Kristen, of the world-famous Wine With Kristen, through the NYC Celiac Meetup group many years ago. We crossed that casual support group friendship line ages ago and now we meet on a regular basis for dinner, treats, gossip, and of course, wine. There is something so comforting about meeting up with a fellow Celiac for a meal. You don't have to worry about being the annoying friend that needs to eat gluten-free while no one else does. You can both pick a safe gluten-free friendly place and just go eat. The other day, Kristen and I did just that to catch up and eat. We decided to meet at the new Pip's Place Gluten-Free Cakery on 39th Street and Lexington Ave. in New York City You know you have a really awesome friend who agrees to meet you for gluten-free dessert BEFORE dinner. After we each had dessert as an appetizer, we walked over to S'Mac on 33rd Street and 3rd Ave. for gluten-free macaroni and cheese and a Bard's beer. It was great to catch up with Kristen and safely eat gluten-free and delicious food. Here are pictures from our gluten-free dinner date night in New York City.

Pip's Place Gluten-Free Cakery
127 East 39th Street between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave.
1729-31 First Avenue between 89th and 90th Streets

S'MAC, Sarita's Mac and Cheese
157 East 33rd Street between Lexington Ave. and 3rd Ave.
345 East 12th Street between 1st Ave. and 2nd. Ave

Grand Opening of NYC Gluten-Free Bakery Today!

Today is the day! Pip's Place, a new 100% gluten-free "cakery," is finally opening their doors in New York City! I have been emailing with owner Denise Cumming since last September when she first joined our NYC Celiac Meetup group. Between her email descriptions and her gorgeous cake pictures on Facebook, I am hungry to check out Pip's Place! See the press release below for information about Pip's Place and today's grand opening.

PIP’S PLACE: THE GLUTEN FREE CAKERY OPENS ON NYC’S UPPER EAST SIDE ON MAY 17th




WHO: Denise Cumming, a former stay-at-home mom and avid baker, is opening Pip’s Place. Inspired by her daughter’s Celiac Disease diagnosis, she took on the challenge of creating her own menu of delicious, homemade gluten free treats.

WHAT: An elegant, feminine cakery designed to be a safe neighborhood haven for those with Celiac Disease or gluten allergies and anyone seeking simply delicious, fresh baked goods.

Pip’s will open with a menu of over 40 gluten free cakes, cupcakes, cookies and muffins, all homemade daily of locally sourced ingredients. Customers can also stop by for a bowl of gluten free oatmeal or porridge in the morning accompanied by a cup of exclusive Brooklyn-roasted “Pip’s Coffee.”

WHERE: Pip’s Place The Gluten Free Cakery
1729-31 1st Ave.
(Btwn 89th and 90th)
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212-360-6400
www.pipsplacenyc.com 

WHEN: Grand Opening: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 7:00 AM - 8:00PM  (TODAY!)

Look at these gorgeous gluten-free treats from Pip's Place