[Mal]

So, my 21st birthday is ON thanksgiving this year, and i boycotted this yr, and said were going to celebrate...of course i decided this when i was able to eat anything....soooo, does or has anybody been there and know of a good place to eat, here is a listing of the resturants they have....


Big Bubba's BBQ
Fidelia's
Jasper White's Summer Shack
Johnny Rockets
Lucky's Lounge
Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafe
The Cove
Uncas American Indian Grill

Seasons Buffet
Sunburst Buffet

Ben & Jerry's
Cawhee
Granny Squannits
Imus Ranch Coffee
Krispy Kreme
Starbucks Coffee

Casino of the Earth Food Court
Geno Auriemma's Fast Break

Bamboo Forest
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Pompeii & Caesar
Rain
The Longhouse
Todd English's Tuscany

Bow & Arrow
Cabaret Bar
Leffingwells
Lucky's Lounge
Taughannick Falls Bar
Star Bar
The Brew Pub
The Dubliner
Ultra 88 Night Club

so there is DEFF a big selection, i just feel like im going to be in big trouble with the food situation, but maybe i'll win a couple mill and put a gluten-free resturant in!!

hope someone can help!!

thanky all!!! <33

[lorka150]

happy birthday!
i would call those from the list in advance, and see who is familiar, or look at the menus online and then see what ones you are fond of and speak with them.

[lauriel234]

My daughter has eaten at Johnny Rockets a few times. They have a gluten free menu online. She's had the fries and grilled chicken with no problems. Just call & double check that they have a dedicated fryer at that location.

[mamaw]

I have no problems at Johnny Rocket's.....

[Januhl]

I was at Mohegan Sun this past Friday. I was unable to eat anything at the BBQ resturant - all sauces have soy, and do list wheat as an ingredient. I was able to have grilled fish at "Summer Shack". I asked the waitress about gluten in the Chowder. She didn't go check, because she was "sure" it contained gluten. (I think she was just too lazy to go ask.)

[blueeyedmanda]

Are we talking about the Mohegan Sun Casino in Scranton?

[HAK1031]

Hey, there are people from CT on the board, lol, I haven't seen any for a while. I have no idea about Mohegan Sun, but I can offer help with the Greater Hartford area

Amanda, I think the OP meant the one in CT as this is where they are from...but there's one in PA too? cool!

[blueeyedmanda]

HAK1031, on Mar 2 2008, 09:57 PM, said:

Amanda, I think the OP meant the one in CT as this is where they are from...but there's one in PA too? cool!

PA is finally allowing casinos....we are so behind. Mohegan Sun Casino in PA opened up last spring/summer I cannot even remember. But a month ago, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Raceway opened and that is 10 minutes from where we live. We were there today....I think Atlantic City is more fun.

[babysteps]

No knowledge of Mohegan Sun restaurants - try calling the concierge at their top on-site hotel & ask them?? Or the "Eggs up Grill" the gluten-free restaurant in Portland CT, that's not so super far away, might have insight. Good luck and happy celebrating! Or Aleia's in Old Saybrook CT, same concept - close enough that they might know something.

But while we're on CT - had dinner recently at Ibiza in New Haven - called ahead to 'warn' them as I was part of a large group having a set (nothing to do w/gluten-free) menu. In my experience this can be tricky, but everything was wonderful! They substituted or adjusted everything, I only had to mention I was the gluten-free diner once, and when someone else at our table realized during course 3 that course 4 had shrimp in it, they brought him a shrimp-free version pronto. The substitutions were even thoughtful, for example course 1 was four small bites, one was a blue cheese croquette (covered in breadcrumbs) - their gluten-free substitute was a baby fresh mozarella on a skewer with a grape tomato. When I thanked Juan Carlos (the maitre d' --is that how it's spelled??) afterwards, he graciously thanked me and said as long as they have notice they are happy to accommodate.

Any other CT experiences to share? Hopefully the GFRAP list will grow, until then word of mouth (so to speak hee hee) is very helpful

[HAK1031]

I haven't made it down to Aleia's yet...but they sell their cookies at whole foods, and those things are AMAZING!!
Other CT restaurants I like:
-Manchester's Texas Roadhouse has a celiac manager, so although they don't have a gluten-free menu they'll hook you up

-Green Tea in Avon- Chinese Restaurant, and WOW are they helpful. I have talked to the same guy twice when I've ordered there (I think he might be a manager or owner or something) and he understands allergies really well. He made me special fried rice w/o soy sauce, and he even put my food in a separate bag, even though I didn't ask. And he knew not to put in fortune cookies!

-Chili's in Avon- their waitstaff is really well trained, I told the waitress I couldn't have wheat, and before I even had a chance to ask for the gluten-free menu, she said, "All gluten or just wheat?"

[kmort]

Hi there! I live in CT too. I just moved to CT a year ago and would love any tips on good restaurants that offer gluten-free menus in the Hartford area. Suprisingly, I have not found the restaurants in New Haven to be very accomodating.

Thanks!

HAK1031, on Mar 2 2008, 06:57 PM, said:

Hey, there are people from CT on the board, lol, I haven't seen any for a while. I have no idea about Mohegan Sun, but I can offer help with the Greater Hartford area

Amanda, I think the OP meant the one in CT as this is where they are from...but there's one in PA too? cool!

[dragonmom]

Mal, on Nov 21 2006, 11:45 PM, said:

So, my 21st birthday is ON thanksgiving this year, and i boycotted this yr, and said were going to celebrate...of course i decided this when i was able to eat anything....soooo, does or has anybody been there and know of a good place to eat, here is a listing of the resturants they have....


Big Bubba's BBQ
Fidelia's
Jasper White's Summer Shack
Johnny Rockets
Lucky's Lounge
Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafe
The Cove
Uncas American Indian Grill

Seasons Buffet
Sunburst Buffet

Ben & Jerry's
Cawhee
Granny Squannits
Imus Ranch Coffee
Krispy Kreme
Starbucks Coffee

Casino of the Earth Food Court
Geno Auriemma's Fast Break

Bamboo Forest
Michael Jordan's Steak House
Pompeii & Caesar
Rain
The Longhouse
Todd English's Tuscany

Bow & Arrow
Cabaret Bar
Leffingwells
Lucky's Lounge
Taughannick Falls Bar
Star Bar
The Brew Pub
The Dubliner
Ultra 88 Night Club

so there is DEFF a big selection, i just feel like im going to be in big trouble with the food situation, but maybe i'll win a couple mill and put a gluten-free resturant in!!

hope someone can help!!

thanky all!!! <33

[babysteps]

kmort, on Mar 23 2008, 06:05 PM, said:

Suprisingly, I have not found the restaurants in New Haven to be very accomodating.

Two downtown New Haven ideas:
Foster's (no gluten-free menu, but chef very accommodating, will come out & help you order, although he didn't know if the miso was actually all-soy or not so I avoided that, has a few gluten-free desserts, and can do gluten-free birthday cake if you call ahead)

Ibiza (ate there as part of a group, they were very aware, also dealt with another diner's seafood allergy well).

In both cases I'd make a reservation (phone or opentable) and note you're gluten-free. And re-announce that when seated & to your server.

One more idea, not as pricey - Uncle Willie's (barbecue) is now in New Haven on N Whalley Ave (up toward the Merritt), but not as good as they used to be imho - however, their ribs & brisket & pulled pork are all gluten-free, as is the vinegar-based dipping sauce (not sure about the other sauces). beans & rice is gluten-free as a side dish. It's still pretty good bbq (and fast) - I prefer Wilson's in Fairfield at the moment (ribs, brisket, pork all gluten-free; sausage is not).

Good luck dining!

[babysteps]

Hey, all weekend away from computer and I forgot to post-

The arepas at Valencia in Norwalk (Main Ave) ARE gluten-free
and very tasty
these are Venzuelan corn cakes, fried, split and filled with your choice of items (breakfast or lunch)
Valencia is a tiny restaurant - really a lunch counter but no counter if that makes sense, just a few tables
Yummy food, kid friendly, perfect for breakfast or lunch (also open for dinner, although I've never been)

I'm very happy that Valencia can stay a part of my breakfast options now that I'm gluten-free

[Kelynn]

HAK1031, on Mar 2 2008, 09:57 PM, said:

Hey, there are people from CT on the board, lol, I haven't seen any for a while. I have no idea about Mohegan Sun, but I can offer help with the Greater Hartford area

Amanda, I think the OP meant the one in CT as this is where they are from...but there's one in PA too? cool!

I'm in the greater Hartford area- any thoughts on good restaurants?