About The Nook, which won the Burger with Your Beer Award in the Foodie article. I have often eaten at The Nook since they opened, in equal parts because I work on the same block, the food is really good, and I like good beer. However, I have a severe allergy to American wheat; even a small amount will give me a migraine for days. I have been asking for more gluten-free options because that is the simplest way to avoid wheat.

Not only have my requests been consistently ignored, but sometimes with a dismissive rudeness that has really soured me to eating there. To this day they have not offered much improvement in their gluten-free options, except to put a burger on a bed of greens, which a lot of places do, but just like a lot of places, the “bed of greens” is usually a paltry bit of greenery that in no way substitutes a bun, especially in comparison to the amazing buns they have at The Nook.

If I ask them to make sure the bed of greens is generous, I get about six more leaves of arugula. So I take umbrage with the owner’s comment in the article: “I feel our menu offers items for every palate — vegan, vegetarian, etcetera. I am extremely happy and confident with all that we are able to offer.” Apparently gluten-free options fall into the etcetera category that is beneath him to serve.

Login

Please note this login is to submit events or press releases. Use this page here to login for your Independent subscription

Not a member? Sign up here.