To those in the northeast, hope y’all are staying safe during the never ending series of snowstorms this winter! I had meant to write about this wonderful joint in Philly sooner, but with all the snow, other snow day recipes took priority. About two weeks ago, I went to In Riva, an Italian restaurant located on the banks of the Schuylkill River, for a close friend’s birthday celebration. The location is superb as it has breathtaking views of the river, especially in the summer time. We had contacted the manager ahead of time, and he informed us of quite a few gluten-free selections. The set up was a four course meal with tapas-sized plates. I had the Caesar Salad (with no potato or crostini), Tomato Conserva served with cucumbers, Arugula and Mushroom Salad (with no crispy shallots), and Pea Soup (with no crostini). I have to say, the pea soup was surprisingly my favorite! It was simply green pea soup topped with parmesan and cream. I would go back just for this soup! The tomato conserva was a refreshing bruschetta and cucumbers that made a light bite. In the past, when I dined at In Riva in the spring, I had a fresh and colorful beet salad. They are very accommodating to your gluten-free needs. Definitely to check it out if you’re in Philly!

Cheers!

Anika