RE: Beware of Pasta Pomodoro

June 9, 2007

What a pity. I had been delighted to hear they were serving GF pasta. But, to advertise such dishes and then not carry through on their safety is quite horrible. In Italy, I'm told that there are some places that will let you bring your own GF pasta and then cook it for you in "fresh" water -- but I've never been sure I would trust it. (Besides, the world is full of other good things to eat.)

Before CD, I used to eat at the original Pasta Pomodoro, in the Marina, more nights than not, because it stayed open late. Then, the owners, a young husband and wife, were the main cook and server -- and they also were the carpenters who built the restaurant. The food was spectacularly good and inexpensive. And the servers were always really, really cute!

Then, the owners divorced and the little restaurant became a chain. Pre-CD, I ate there one time, but the food had become mediocre.

Too bad.

H.

In a message dated 6/9/07 8:42:55 AM, jillerscroft@... writes:

Jen,

I ate there once successfully, but the second time I got glutened. Eventhough I explained that it needed to be cooked in clean pot with new water, it came out much quicker than the first time. They assured me all was ok, but I got sick. Won't go back there again eventhough I loved the texture of the pasta (i hate rice pasta) but I found out they use lentil bean pasta, so I will buy it on my own!)

Jill

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June 9, 2007

Jen, I ate there once successfully, but the second time I got glutened. Eventhough I explained that it needed to be cooked in clean pot with new water, it came out much quicker than the first time. They assured me all was ok, but I got sick. Won't go back there again eventhough I loved the texture of the pasta (i hate rice pasta) but I found out they use lentil bean pasta, so I will buy it on my own!) JillAelfie <aelfie@...> wrote: Even though they offer gluten free pasta, I got glutened tonight. Normal pasta got into my dish, which I didn't notice until after I'd eaten most of it. The manager was quite indifferent about it when I told him that I had Celiacs and that he had a contamination problem. He didn't charge me for the meal, but he just blew me off.I'm so annoyed! And I have to go to work tommorrow. Ugh!Jen Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center.

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June 9, 2007

I’ve been told the only “safe”

time to eat there is right when they open, that way you know you’ve got a

fresh pot of water.

Also, last time I checked, they don’t

advertise “gluten-free” pasta, they advertise “low gluten”

pasta. (Though that may have changed). Low gluten? What’s the point?

I guess we’ll just get “a little” sick instead of a lot. That’s

worth paying for.

Not.

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Beware of Pasta Pomodoro

What a pity. I

had been delighted to hear they were serving GF pasta. But, to advertise such

dishes and then not carry through on their safety is quite horrible. In Italy, I'm told

that there are some places that will let you bring your own GF pasta and then

cook it for you in " fresh " water -- but I've never been sure I would

trust it. (Besides, the world is full of other good things to eat.)

Before CD, I used to eat at the original Pasta Pomodoro, in the Marina, more nights than

not, because it stayed open late. Then, the owners, a young husband and wife,

were the main cook and server -- and they also were the carpenters who built

the restaurant. The food was spectacularly good and inexpensive. And the

servers were always really, really cute!

Then, the owners divorced and the little restaurant became a chain. Pre-CD, I

ate there one time, but the food had become mediocre.

Too bad.

H.

In a message dated 6/9/07 8:42:55 AM, jillerscroft writes:

Jen,

I ate there once successfully, but the second time I got glutened.

Eventhough I explained that it needed to be cooked in clean pot with new water,

it came out much quicker than the first time. They assured me all was ok,

but I got sick. Won't go back there again eventhough I loved the texture

of the pasta (i hate rice pasta) but I found out they use lentil bean pasta, so

I will buy it on my own!)

Jill

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June 10, 2007

The pasta is now (for about a year now I think) listed on the menu as gluten free. It's lentil bean based and it is gluten free. However, when I contacted corporate they said you would be advised to remind them to use new water to cook the pasta in. We have eaten at the one in San Mateo without issues.Perhaps a word to corporate about the 'indifferent' response is in order.Lillyth Denaghy Keogh-Quillan <lillythdenaghykeogh@...> wrote: I’ve been told the only “safe” time to eat there is right when they open, that way you know you’ve got a fresh pot of water. Also, last time I checked, they don’t advertise “gluten-free” pasta, they advertise “low gluten” pasta. (Though that may have changed). Low gluten? What’s the point? I guess we’ll just get “a little” sick instead of a lot. That’s worth paying for. Not. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of flatcat9aol Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Beware of Pasta Pomodoro What a pity. I had been delighted to hear they were serving GF pasta. But, to advertise such dishes and then not carry through on their safety is quite horrible. In Italy, I'm told that there are some places that will let you bring your own GF pasta and then cook it for you in "fresh"

water -- but I've never been sure I would trust it. (Besides, the world is full of other good things to eat.) Before CD, I used to eat at the original Pasta Pomodoro, in the Marina, more nights than not, because it stayed open late. Then, the owners, a young husband and wife, were the main cook and server -- and they also were the carpenters who built the restaurant. The food was spectacularly good and inexpensive. And the servers were always really, really cute! Then, the owners divorced and the little restaurant became a chain. Pre-CD, I ate there one time, but the food had become mediocre. Too bad. H. In a message dated 6/9/07 8:42:55 AM, jillerscroft writes: Jen, I ate there once

successfully, but the second time I got glutened. Eventhough I explained that it needed to be cooked in clean pot with new water, it came out much quicker than the first time. They assured me all was ok, but I got sick. Won't go back there again eventhough I loved the texture of the pasta (i hate rice pasta) but I found out they use lentil bean pasta, so I will buy it on my own!) Jill ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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June 11, 2007

I wrote Pasta Pomodoro -- not, perhaps, the clearest possible letter, but I wrote. I'll let you know if I get a response.

H.

In a message dated 6/10/07 9:09:43 PM, aelfie@... writes:

They don't advertise it, but its clearly marked on the menu that they offer gluten free pasta.

Jen

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June 11, 2007

They don't advertise it, but its clearly marked on the menu that they offer gluten free pasta.Jen ----- Original Message ----From:

Lillyth Denaghy Keogh-Quillan <lillythdenaghykeogh@...> Sent: Saturday, June 9, 2007 10:15:09 AMSubject: RE: [ ] Beware of Pasta Pomodoro

I’ve been told the only “safe”

time to eat there is right when they open, that way you know you’ve got a

fresh pot of water. Also, last time I checked, they don’t

advertise “gluten-free” pasta, they advertise “low gluten”

pasta. (Though that may have changed). Low gluten? What’s the point?

I guess we’ll just get “a little” sick instead of a lot. That’s

worth paying for. Not.

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Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:55

AM

Subject: Re: [ ]

Beware of Pasta Pomodoro

What a pity. I

had been delighted to hear they were serving GF pasta. But, to advertise such

dishes and then not carry through on their safety is quite horrible. In Italy , I'm told

that there are some places that will let you bring your own GF pasta and then

cook it for you in "fresh" water -- but I've never been sure I would

trust it. (Besides, the world is full of other good things to eat.)

Before CD, I used to eat at the original Pasta Pomodoro, in the Marina , more nights than

not, because it stayed open late. Then, the owners, a young husband and wife,

were the main cook and server -- and they also were the carpenters who built

the restaurant. The food was spectacularly good and inexpensive. And the

servers were always really, really cute!

Then, the owners divorced and the little restaurant became a chain. Pre-CD, I

ate there one time, but the food had become mediocre.

Too bad.

H.

In a message dated 6/9/07 8:42:55 AM, jillerscroft writes:

Jen,

I ate there once successfully, but the second time I got glutened.

Eventhough I explained that it needed to be cooked in clean pot with new water,

it came out much quicker than the first time. They assured me all was ok,

but I got sick. Won't go back there again eventhough I loved the texture

of the pasta (i hate rice pasta) but I found out they use lentil bean pasta, so

I will buy it on my own!)

Jill

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June 12, 2007

I hope you'll send this information to Pasta Pomodoro headquarters.

H.

In a message dated 6/12/07 2:57:43 PM, raladue@... writes:

On Fri, 8 Jun 2007, Aelfie wrote:

> Even though they offer gluten free pasta, I got glutened tonight.

> Normal pasta got into my dish, which I didn't notice until after I'd

> eaten most of it. The manager was quite indifferent about it when I

> told him that I had Celiacs and that he had a contamination problem.

> He didn't charge me for the meal, but he just blew me off.

They cook thier GF pasta in the same water as the wheat pasta, so it

is possible to get glutened eating the GF pasta. I have tried a few

times to get them to cook me pasta in clean water, but they won't do

it.

--Ruth Anne

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June 12, 2007