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Greetings Glutards! So ever wonder what type of cuisine goes with period pieces about Imperial Russia? Well the answer is global tapas. No, seriously. Google it.
Anyway, If you are looking for great global tapas, look no further than Continental in Old City. This wonderfully eclectic eatery is the perfect cross between upscale diner and martini bar. Their extensive menu boasts fun twists like French Onion Soup Dumplings and Lobster Mac & Cheese. Like Pod, it is also one of the many restaurants from Stephen Starr.
**Spoiler Alert** Continental does not have a gluten free menu. However, they do have many gluten free options. Our server was great and walked me through everything that was Celiac safe. I settled on the Pad Thai and Lobster Mashed Potatoes. Seriously, there's lobster IN the mashed potatoes! That's better than bacon and cheddar any day. Both dishes were fantastic. The portions were great too, so there's no way you'll be hungry later after stopping by this swanky spot.
Now, on to the Russians. So if you don't know, Anna Karenina is a new movie version of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel. It's a riveting tale of one woman's love affair and the consequences that follow. I loved it because 90 percent of the action takes place in an actual theater. A play within the movie if you will. Keira Knightley plays Anna, who leaves her oldie but goodie Jude Law to have an affair with a twink with a ridiculous mustache. She thinks she’s found love and happiness, but then goes a little cray cray. Let’s just say it gets depressing from there…
All in all it was a great evening. I got to have some fun food, and then watch aristocrats who could have used some Prozac for 2 hours while I digested. Winning.
Glutardedly Yours,
~Tim
It was excellent. Very well written entry. Remember, she went cray cray because Vronsky inadvertently got her addicted to morphine.
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