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Wonderful restaurant alert. It's called the Native Bay Restaurant, Open Original Shared Link

If you call 2-3 days ahead to let them know your needs and make a reservation, the owner/chef will make sure your meal is gluten-free and (time permitting) will even make a special bread for you.

(My husband and I actually went to HS with the owner)


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