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Anonymous wrote:Unconventional Diner will be great with your eating restrictions - their menu is varied and well-marked and the restaurant is literally in the convention center.

For fancier: Kinship, Petite Cerise, Dabney, Convivial.

Other good places (depending on where exactly you're orienting, type of food you want, and how far you might want to walk - all of these are within 1/2 mile): Mariscos or El Sol, Mandu, Baan Siam, Rumi's Kitchen.

This is a good list. I've never been unhappy with either Unconventional Diner or Mariscos for this type of thing.

I would add about 40 others before going to Carmine's, which is a tourist trap for people who don't realize that this is an absolutely incredible food neighborhood.

El Sol is delicious and it's easy to avoid dairy or gluten there. It's not fancy though, so this would be for a casual meet up. Their tacos are incredible.

Anonymous wrote:What is Tiger Fork like?

Tasty but expensive for what you get. A bit scene-y.

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much, PP! You are a wealth of info - this list is exactly what I needed!

I live nearby and love to eat

One note on Unconventional - the food comes FAST and it's a bit louder than most of the other places on the list (unless you sit outside). The food itself is great, but it's definitely a bustling spot and may not be ideal if you're looking for a more leisurely experience.

What is Tiger Fork like?

Thank you so much, PP! You are a wealth of info - this list is exactly what I needed!

Unconventional Diner will be great with your eating restrictions - their menu is varied and well-marked and the restaurant is literally in the convention center.

For fancier: Kinship, Petite Cerise, Dabney, Convivial.

Other good places (depending on where exactly you're orienting, type of food you want, and how far you might want to walk - all of these are within 1/2 mile): Mariscos or El Sol, Mandu, Baan Siam, Rumi's Kitchen.

I like Unconventional Diner as well.

The Dabney is amazing but I think they've moved to a prix fixe menu? Not sure how that works with accommodating dietary limits. But never had a bad meal there.

Convivial is just a few blocks away and great for groups. I've actually only been there for brunch but it's great.

And while I find it a bit underwhelming, All-Purpose is an easy option. I do believe they have gluten-free crust options and they definitely have non-dairy options for the pizza. Plus they have salads as well.

prefer not a chain

as long as there will be good options for the one person who cannot eat gluten or dairy, it is fine

Unconventional DIner

Anonymous wrote:Carmines

Gluten and dairy bomb

Carmines

Any great restaurants within walking distance of the convention center for a great meal for a group of 4 on Monday. Not looking for a chain- and one guest has allergies to gluten & dairy. Please give recommendations!