Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×
  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.




  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):



    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):


  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Traveling To The Grand Canyon, Where To Eat


Lizanne

Recommended Posts

Lizanne Newbie

Hi all - My husband and I are taking a trip to Las Vegas in September.  I am all set with the many food choices there. 

 

However I am nervous about the 2 days we will spend traveling to the Grand Canyon.  We are staying overnight in Tusayan, Arizona and the hotel has a fridge.   I know to pack a cooler and that there is a Safeway in Williams.  But we also want to dine out.  Can anyone recommend or know of a restaurant that is in Tusayan and vicinity that would work?

 

Thanks so much ! :)


Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):



Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):



cyclinglady Grand Master

Will you have a microwave?  If so, you can buy a rotisserie chicken at Safeway (check the label to see if it's still gluten-free).   Grab a bag of self steaming micro veggies, salad, and potatoes.  I did this in Williams, but at the time we were in an RV.  There are a few restaurants in Williams, but not sure how many are gluten-free.  You can always order soft tacos (corn tortillas) and ask about the meat and possible gluten.  Don't eat any fried tacos or chips because of cc issues (usually)

 

 If you want to eat out go to the El Tovar Hotel in the park for plenty of gluten-free options.  You must walk around this historic hotel when you're on the south rim.  It was built by the Fred Harvey Company (remember, Judy Garland in the movie "The Harvey Girls"?)  Folks used to disembark on the old Santa Fe train for food and accommodations.  The hotel is still run by the Fred Harvey Company.    Besides the great dining room, there is a café which also has gluten-free options.

 

Have fun!  Bring water and DON'T HIKE DOWN TO THE CANYON DURING THE DAY IN SEPTEMBER!  If you must go to the bottom, take a night hike and bring plenty of water, and wear headlamps and bring flashlights.  Sturdy boots, pants are a must since rattlers are out, along with scorpions and tarantulas.  It's an experience you'll never forget!

 

If you're going through Kingman when it's time to eat check out In-n-Out.  Dedicated fryer for fries.  They'll wrap your burger in lettuce (protein style) and tell them you have an allergy.  It's written on the ticket and they'll grill it on a separate grille and change their gloves.  Stop by the visitor's center there as it's all about Route 66.  It's well worth it and you can even bring your dog inside.  There's an ghost town off US 93 (coming from Hoover Dam to Kingman) call Chloride.  It's a fun stop and we at lunch there and didn't get glutened but it's not as good as eating at In-n-Out considering the options.  If you have time, visit Oatman off old Rt 66 (follow the signs) another Ghost Town famous for their wild donkeys/mules.  Plus, you'll pass Cool Springs which inspired Radiator Springs in the movie "Cars". 

 

Have lots of fun!

Lizanne Newbie

Hi - Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post!  You gave me such great information!

I am adding the El Tovar hotel to my list for when we go to the Grand Canyon.  We had already planned to stop in Kingman and Williams so I will add your tips from there as well.

I also appreciate your information regarding the Grand Canyon and Route 66.  We definitely will check out the ghost towns.

 

Thank you again!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):



  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,787
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748

    SClark
    Newest Member
    SClark
    Joined

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):


  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):




  • Who's Online (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):



  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Waterdance
      Thank you for saying that. That doctor diagnosed me with IBS with no follow-up so the relationship is already concluded. If I pursue diagnosis further I'll request someone else. 
    • Rejoicephd
      Hey everyone. Thanks again for your suggestions. I wanted to give an update and ask for some follow-up suggestions from you all.  So I did go through all of my food items and stopped eating things that were “gluten free” and switched over to the “certified gluten free” ones (the ones with the g symbol). I also stayed away from restaurants except once and there I ordered something raw vegan and gluten free hoping for the best. I also stayed away from oats and soy and dairy. I've also been increasing my vitamin B complex. I've been doing this for about 12 days and while I know that's not that long, I'm still getting sick. Sometimes having diarrhea. Sometimes getting headaches and having necklaces. Sometimes waking up feeling horrible brain fog. I did go to my GI doc and they did a blood test and found my TtG-IgA was in the negative range (and a lower number than I'd had before). I also had normal levels of CRP. My stool showed no elevation of calprotectin and no pathogens. My GI doc said the symptoms could be related to a gluten exposure or to IBS. I'm keeping a food diary to see if I can narrow down whats going on. I know I have good days and bad days and Im trying to isolate what makes a good day versus a bad day. Generally so far it looks like if it eat something super cautious like raw vegetables that I chopped myself into a salad and almonds, im fine but if I eat something more complex including, say, chicken and rice (even if packaged and certified gluten free or made by me with gluten free ingredients), it may not go so well. I may end up with either a headache, neck tension, brain fog, and/or diarrhea that day or the morning after. Any other thoughts or suggestions? I am planning to start tracking my foods again but I wanted to do it in more detail this time (maybe down to the ingredient level) so are there any common ingredients that celiacs have issues with that you all know of that I should track? I've got dairy, oats, soy, eggs, corn, peas, lentils on my “watch list”. Other things I should add? I'm hoping if I track for another two weeks I can maybe pin down some sensitivities. Appreciate the help and tips. Thank you so much!!
    • trents
      "My GI doctor ruled out gluten celiac entirely because I didn't have skin rash." Are you serious? The overwhelming majority of people with confirmed celiac disease do not have the rash. It's called dermatitis herpetiformis. It is found in only about 10-15% of those with celiac disease: https://www.celiac.ca/gluten-related-disorders/dermatitis-herpetiformis/ If your GI doc is operating on that piece of misinformation, I would start looking for a new GI doc because I wouldn't trust him/her in general. 
    • Waterdance
      Thank you so much for your informative reply. My GI doctor ruled out gluten celiac entirely because I didn't have skin rash. I had a histamine response to wheat and milk by scratch test by an allergist. I'm not always symptomatic but the older I get the worse it gets. I've found through trial and error that I can react to all grains. Buckwheat and corn included. I tolerate some rice but I wouldn't want to eat it every day. Potato is pretty good for me but I can't eat it every day either. I compromise with squash. I tolerate it well. The Best I feel is while fasting. When I'm in pain and discomfort it's easy to fast even long term, it helps. The problem I'm having is I'm great with my diet for 3-6 months then I start to cheat again. When I don't get immediate symptoms I get this foolish false security. I react then go back to my diet. Rinse and repeat. I suppose discipline is my real issue. I'm very tired of perusing a diagnosis. The constant gaslighting and dismissal is exhausting. Thanks for your suggestion of the autoimmune protocol. I will give it a try. Perhaps the guidelines will help me to navigate better.   Thanks again.
    • Scott Adams
      This isn't the first potential celiac disease treatment in the pipeline that failed. There have been others...
×
×
  • Create New...