Gf Restaurants In Atl?

[bluelotus]

Anyone know of any specifically gluten-free restaurants in ATL? I know there is that one in NY city, though I have forgotten the name. I wish that people would take advantage of our market and buying power. I miss eating out I refuse to eat at restaurants now - too many bad experiences. But, a dedicated gluten-free restaurant would really ease my mind.

[MySuicidalTurtle]

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[bluelotus]

Thanks for the threads, but I was hoping for a restaurant that only makes gluten-free food. That way, no asking for a special chef, no explanations to the waiter. Just go in, and its cool, people know what they need to do .......... But, I do appreciate the heads up.

[kimjoy24]

Hi bobcatgirl-

I live in Atlanta and run a website about the city, and I think we are out of luck when it comes to dedicated gluten-free restaurants here. As you already mentioned, totally gluten-free places in NYC are still rare, and it will probably take Atlanta awhile to catch up.

I write restaurant reviews as part of my freelance writing career, and I have continued to do so even after receiving my fecal test results that confirmed by gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, and severe malabsorption issues. Just yesterday, I attended Harvest Midtown, the sidewalk food/wine festival. Talk about navigating a minefield! It's not easy, but it's worth it to me, as dining out is one of my main forms of entertainment, not to mention, part of my livelihood.

I would love to know the population size of those with celiac disease or other food sensitivities/allergies in metro Atlanta. I'm working on putting together a guide of local gluten-free resources for my website.

[Guest nini]

Hi Kimjoy, I am in Marietta and belong to a support group here, I can't give you specifics of population of celiacs in ATL but maybe if you contact some of the local support groups, that will give you a better idea.

[kimjoy24]

Thanks nini, in my research I did come across at least a couple of metro Atlanta support groups. I do need to follow up with them.

[MySuicidalTurtle]

Most of the places in NY do gluten and gluten-free cooking. I enjoy going there so much because of the gluten-free menus. The only things we have here are the ones in the other threads. I have my Ritters menu somewhere but other than there and PF Changs no where else in Atlanta has a gluten-free menu. If you picked a favourite spot and worked with them then you can have a gluten-free place. Most of those places in NY were started by one individual going in and makeing it happen. Some used the gluten-free restaurant set-up packets to help them learn to be gluten-free.

[bluelotus]

Thanks for the tips. Wish I had the business know-how and I'd start one myself - likely to go out of business in a year b/c of lack of business, but, hey, at least I would have made my point.

[Guest nini]

I was thinking (I know, this can be dangerous } That those of us in the Metro ATL area should really put our collective resources together and really start contacting as many local restaurants as we can and educating them as to the needs of the gluten free community!

[MySuicidalTurtle]

You should bring that up to Markee and at the next meeting people will have to step up and volunteer and it could be good. I don't ever eat out much in Atlanta but I'd like to have places to eat out.

[Guest nini]

are you coming to the next meeting?

[MySuicidalTurtle]

If I remember I will. When is it, again?

[Guest nini]

Sat. Oct. 22 at 10 am...

[bluelotus]

I'll make an attempt to come to the meeting as well. Informing people would be a good thing.....make our lives a little easier, and there's no complaining there.

[terri]

I just returned from a business trip to Atlanta and had WONDERFUL meals at Rathbuns, Trader Vics and Citiclub. I did alert Rathbuns and Trader Vics that I would be coming, but the Citiclub was totally unaware. In fact, I was their first Celiac and they were very interested and asked for lots of information. I will be returning in April for 10 days and am optimistic that I will have a great time and not be glutened. What a cool city!!!

[sonjaf]

Hi! I am so glad that I am not the only one in Atlanta with celiac disease. I haven't joined a support group because I am too busy!!! I have heard that PF Changs is good, and they do have a gluten-free menu (check their website). There are several Atlanta locations. I also am able to eat at Longhorn's. I haven't had a problem there, just make sure that they don't add croutons to your salad, and I usually just use the olive oil for dressing. I ask them not to season my steak. Otherwise, it's great eating. There is also several gluten-free food stores, that carry prepackaged foods. I just found one on the internet that I plan to shop at next week. It's in Dunwoody- Atlantis Natural foods. Check their website too: atlantisnaturalfoods.com.

Good Luck!

Sonja

[MySuicidalTurtle]

Atlantis Natural Foods is too far from me and I only go if I have to. Life Grocery and Harrys Farmers market are good, to..

[Guest nini]

Did any of you make it to the gluten-free product tasting at Harry's on Powers Ferry today??? We went and took my hubby and he was really excited to try new stuff... He absolutely loves the Whole Foods Gluten Free Bakehouse line. My daughter was too excited to be able to try anything and everything in the room!