After a long day of work yesterday, nothing sounded better than a glass of wine and french fries from Ripple in Cleveland Park. I found out via Twitter that their fries are “100% gluten free and delicious”, as well as their soft shell crab (fried in tapioca flour).
While my girlfriends enjoyed these crazy breadstick things and some cheeses, I tried to make a decision between all of the yummy dishes on their menu.
I wanted one of everything, especially the roasted shrimp, heirloom tomato salad, and the bluefish (no quail for me, thankyouverymuch!).
But that crab was calling my name.
It came on top of green beans with some kind of crazy cumin marinade.
Guess the fries will have to wait until next time.
Afterward we needed something sweet to fuel our trip to the National Cathedral, so we hopped over to Cacao, where they had a nice selection of French macaroons.
An Americano and a vanilla one for me. Usually I go for the more exotic flavors, but this was really good.
I don’t know if there’s a soft shell crab “season”? Either way, I need more of it. Immediately. For every meal of the day.
The bartender at Ripple was really great and knowledgeable about the menu as well, which is always a plus. He said that on any night about 90% of their menu is gluten free (in yesterday’s case, everything but the gnocchi).
I think I’ve found my neighborhood wine bar 🙂
3417 Connecticut Ave NW, DC
Gluten Free? Gimme Three! 