History
What started out as a family-owned Italian res- taurant has evolved into a gluten-free food haven. Vallario, who is also the chef, says his restaurant of- fers the largest gluten-free selection in the world. At Grandma's Grotto, those on restricted diets or Celiac patients can indulge in deep-fried delicacies, pastas, breads and sweets -- items that are usually off limits. Those with Celiac disease, a digestive disorder that can develop at any point in life, react negatively to gluten, a protein that is found in foods contain- ing wheat, barley or rye, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The disease cannot be cured but can be managed with dietary restrictions, which usually require the patient to cut out such items as bread, pasta and cookies.