Jump to content

  • 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

Thinking Of A Vegas Trip

Moongirl

Recommended Posts

Moongirl Community Regular
Moongirl
Posted

im thinking about going to vegas for a long weekend trip... any good advice on where to stay,who is accomdating to our diet needs (ie hotels) where to eat out?

Any advivce would be great.

thanks :D

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted

I'm sure Broncobux will have the best advice.

We stayed at the Westin, right off the strip. There is a restaurant in the lobby and I ate a Fritatta there every day for brunch. They gave us a refrigerator in our room for snacks.

We ate at the Eiffel Tower, don't know the name of the restaurant, but they took good care of me. I remember that I ordered a dessert there and I could tell that they had just removed the cookie from it. The manager was very apologetic and brought me a new dessert that had never had a cookie in it -- so watch for that.

We also ate at Smith and Wollenski, again, they took good care of me and even called the guy who made the ice cream at home to see what the ingredients were (it was gluten-free, btw).

Both of those are expensive restaurants, but we were there with a vendor so we were eating fancy!!

The third night we ate at Spago. I was disappointed because their solution was to just leave all the flavorful sauces off my food. They don't put salt and pepper on the table, so there was no seasoning at all. I expected a place like that to be a little more creative in serving someone with a restricted diet. But, I didn't get sick. I wouldn't bother with them though, why pay so much and have to bring your own salt?

VegasCeliacBuckeye Collaborator
VegasCeliacBuckeye
Posted
im thinking about going to vegas for a long weekend trip... any good advice on where to stay,who is accomdating to our diet needs (ie hotels) where to eat out?

Any advivce would be great.

thanks :D

I always recommend the Tuscany Suites Hotel and Casino. Its on Flamingo and every room is a suite. The rates are reasonable (in Vegas terms for being on the strip). You will get much better rates Sunday - Thursday rather than the weekend.

As far as places to eat, you have many choices.

I like all of the restaurants in the Mirage (Samba Brazilian BBQ -- they know Celiac and serve you accordingly, Carnegie Deli -- Bring your own bread and have the best reuben of your life or pastrami or whatever, Stack -- upscale, but the chef understands Celiac and how to serve you).

Other good places are Craftseak in the MGM, Fix steakhouse in Bellagio, PF Chang's in the Aladdin, Fatburger (Bring your own bread) on the Strip, In N Out Burger, any of the Buffets for breakfast, Rio's Seafood Buffet at Dinner or Lunch, Aladdin's sushi Buffet, El Molino in cesars Palace, Joes in Cesar's Palace, Simon at Hard Rock - the chef was on Iron Chef!!!, etc)

Have fun and eat a ton!

Bronco

Lymetoo Contributor
Lymetoo
Posted

Thanks for the tips on Vegas, Bronco! I will be going again next Spring. I went to Vegas in May but didn't know I was gluten intolerant. I ate at alot of buffets. Can't remember the names of them right now. Great food, but I'm sure I had plenty of gluten there! [wasn't feeling so hot and had D several times]

popoki321 Rookie
popoki321
Posted

I was in Las Vegas in May for my wedding and had a wondeful gluten free time! :D

We stayed at The Barbary Coast...great little hotel in the center of everything. Not fancey and a little older but I think it's a wonderful value for the money. We had a really nice suite with 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms , Living room, eating area and a bar with a fridge and a sink. No pool but the location makes it worth it. This was my 5th time in Vegas. I've stayed at The Hard Rock ( nice, but off the strip), The Venetian (not a great value for the money), The Rio ( good pool..but again, far from the strip) Harrahs ( good hotel, great location) and The Aladdin ( would not say there again).

This was the first time since getting Celiac Dx.....We ate at Pf Changs twice (at the Aladdin). My server was knowledgable about Celiac and otok the utmost care in serving me. The Asian Pear Mojito's are to die for!

We ate at Aquanox ( at the Venetian) I spoke with the chef ahead of time to make certain my dinner would be safe ( this was our wedding night dinner) It was great! We had a seafood plateau that had an assortment of raw and cooked shellfish. I had an awesome seafood soup for dinner...stuffed with mussels, clams, shrimp, lobster....VERY GOOD!

We ate at The Mirage Carnegie Deli.....good pastrami....bad experience. I was sick for 2 days. I didn't have the bread but they probably sliced the meat with the same knife they cut the sandwiches with? I don't know..but it wasn't a great experience!

We ate at Toby Keeiths - I Love This Bar and Grill- TERRIBLE.......waitress was not helpful in any way. We should have left but we didn't and I ate something I thought was ok and it was not...my own fault...but my husband, who does not have Celiac, wound up throwing up after his meal..so I can't recommend this place at all.

We had Sushi at Nobu ( at The Hard Rock)...Awesome......Best Sushi EVER!

Breakfast was the hardest meal....I had strawberries and cream one morning which was good and I had a lox platter w/cream cheese,caapers and tomatoes that was good ( both at The Barbary Coast Coffee Shop). I brought some things that I could eat from home for breakfast so I usually just had a cup of tea while my husband ate.

Hope you have a wonderful trip.

I can't wait to go back....We plan on eating at Samba( atthe Mirage) next time...we had to cancel our reservations because we got so drunk one night and we decided not to eat dinner!

VegasCeliacBuckeye Collaborator
VegasCeliacBuckeye
Posted

When I referred to buffets in my earlier post, I was referring to breakfast buffets.

At those buffets, I normally get cheese and veggie omelettes (made by the omelette dude), fresh fruit and berries, OJ, coffee and occasionally some smoked salmon or salad.

I had the corned beef reuben at carnegie deli (no bread) and I was fine. They serve Boar's Head luncheon meats there, so the meat should not be a problem as Boar's HEad and Cheese are the only things cut on the slicer.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted

I lived there for 4 years... biggest adivce? Levae all credit cards at home :D

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


popoki321 Rookie
popoki321
Posted

As far as the Carnegie Deli goes I was told the pastrami was carved by hand , not on a slicer, so I assume that's where my contamination occured. I can't say for certain, but all signs point to that.

I was so afraid to do a buffet....maybe I will try one next time. I'm just so super sensitive and cross contamination seems to be the big problem with buffets. It was so weird to be in Vegas and not go to one!

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
Posted
I lived there for 4 years... biggest adivce? Levae all credit cards at home :D

LOL!! I don't gamble, I take my money straight to the mall, which is funny because in general I'm not much of a shopper. Just doesn't seem like money counts when you're on vacation!

The only buffets I eat at are breakfast buffets. I, too, go to the omlette guy. If the fruit looks safe from crumbs, I'll get some, if not, I don't. I like being able to watch the guy who makes my eggs! I've never trusted breakfast places, so a breakfast buffet is a real treat. I don't actually get an omlette (what good is an omlette with no cheese???), I get my eggs over easy, but they're happy to do that for me.

Pegster Apprentice
Pegster
Posted

We go to LV about 2-3 times a year. We stay at Ballys or Paris usually. I have eaten lots of places and usually I get lots of help from the staff. I take my own muffins (from Kinninnick) for breakfast, and put cheese, rice crackers, fruit, etc. in a cooler in our room. We eat out once a day. There is an OUTBACK on the strip. I've done okay at the Paris buffet because the chefs are very knowledgable. But it's too expensive! The cheesecake factory at cesars always comes up with something I can eat (pork chops and mashed potatoes). It's not too hard!

  • 2 weeks later...
Bootin'TheGluten Newbie
Bootin'TheGluten
Posted

We are heading to Vegas this coming weekend for our 10th anniversary. My DH called ahead to two restaurants at the MGM and they were knowledgable and are ready for us. One is called NobHill and the other is a french restaurant. I looked at the menus and instead of pasta they have polenta!

I am planning on bringing some glutino apple bars for breakfast and then will hope for the best for lunch! Dinner is expensive, but for a special occasion it is probably worth it.

Tara

Archived

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

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,551
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Newest Member

    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Scott Adams
      Taken Seriously

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Your post demonstrates the profound frustration and isolation that so many in the Celiac community feel, and I want to thank you for channeling that experience into advocacy. The medical gaslighting you endured for decades is an unacceptable and, sadly, a common story, and the fact that you now have to "school" your own GI specialist speaks volumes about the critical lack of consistent and updated education. Your idea to make Celiac Disease a reportable condition to public health authorities is a compelling and strategic one. This single action would force the system to formally acknowledge the prevalence and seriousness of the disease, creating a concrete dataset that could drive better research funding, shape medical school curricula, and validate the patient experience in a way that individual stories alone often cannot. It is an uphill battle, but contacting representatives, as you have done with Adam Gray, is exactly how change begins. By framing it as a public health necessity—a matter of patient safety and protection from misdiagnosis and neglect—you are building a powerful case. Your voice and your perseverance, forged through thirty years of struggle, are exactly what this community needs to ensure that no one else has to fight so hard just to be believed and properly cared for.
    • Scott Adams
      Looking for a gluten-free roomie in Denver CO

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I had no idea there is a "Louisville" in Colorado!😉 I thought it was a typo because I always think of the Kentucky city--but good luck!
    • Scott Adams
      Allergy medication: cetirizine by the HealthA2Z is it gluten free?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Navigating medication safety with Celiac disease can be incredibly stressful, especially when dealing with asthma and severe allergies on top of it. While I don't have personal experience with the HealthA2Z brand of cetirizine, your caution is absolutely warranted. The inactive ingredients in pills, known as excipients, are often where gluten can be hidden, and since the FDA does not require gluten-free labeling for prescription or over-the-counter drugs, the manufacturer's word is essential. The fact that you cannot get a clear answer from Allegiant Health is a significant red flag; a company that is confident its product is gluten-free will typically have a customer service protocol to answer that exact question. In situations like this, the safest course of action is to consider this product "guilty until proven innocent" and avoid it. A better alternative would be to ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you identify a major national brand of cetirizine (like Zyrtec) whose manufacturer has a verified, publicly stated gluten-free policy for that specific medication. It's not worth the risk to your health when reliable, verifiable options are almost certainly available to you. You can search this site for USA prescriptions medications, but will need to know the manufacturer/maker if there is more than one, especially if you use a generic version of the medication: To see the ingredients you will need to click on the correct version of the medication and maker in the results, then scroll down to "Ingredients and Appearance" and click it, and then look at "Inactive Ingredients," as any gluten ingredients would likely appear there, rather than in the Active Ingredients area. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/   
    • Scott Adams
      Protein or fat?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you're describing is indeed familiar to many in the Celiac community, especially in the early stages of healing. When the intestinal villi are damaged from Celiac disease, they struggle to properly digest and absorb fats, a condition known as bile acid malabsorption. This can cause exactly the kind of cramping and spasms you're seeing, as undigested fats can irritate the sensitive gut lining. It is highly plausible that her reactions to dairy and eggs are linked to their higher fat content rather than the proteins, especially since she tolerates lean chicken breast. The great news is that for many, this does improve with time. As her gut continues to heal on a strict gluten-free diet, her ability to produce the necessary enzymes and bile to break down fats should gradually return, allowing her to slowly tolerate a wider variety of foods. It's a slow process of healing, but your careful approach of focusing on low-fat, nutrient-dense foods like seeds and avocado is providing her system the best possible environment to recover. Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal. This article may be helpful: Thank you for sharing your story—it's a valuable insight for other parents navigating similar challenges.
    • Beverage
      Diagnosed celiac for 1-2 months ago and everything makes me bloated.

      By Beverage · Posted

      I had a very rough month after diagnosis. No exaggeration, lost so much inflammatory weight, I looked like a bag of bones, underneath i had been literally starving to death. I did start feeling noticeably better after a month of very strict control of my kitchen and home. What are you eating for breakfast and lunch? I ignored my doc and ate oats, yes they were gluten free, but some brands are at the higher end of gluten free. Lots of celics can eat Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oats, but not me. I can now eat them, but they have to be grown and processed according to the "purity protocol" methods. I mail order them, Montana Gluten-Free brand. A food and symptoms and activities log can be helpful in tracking down issues. You might be totally aware, but I have to mention about the risk of airborne gluten. As the doc that diagnosed me warned . . Remember eyes, ears, nose, and mouth all lead to your stomach and intestines.  Are you getting any cross contamination? Airborne gluten? Any pets eating gluten (they eat it, lick themselves, you pet them...)? Any house remodeling? We live in an older home, always fixing something. I've gotten glutened from the dust from cutting into plaster walls, possibly also plywood (glues). The suggestions by many here on vitamin supplements also really helped me. I had some lingering allergies and asthma, which are now 99% gone. I was taking Albuterol inhaler every hour just to breathe, but thiamine in form of benfotiamine kicked that down to 1-2 times a day within a few days of starting it. Also, since cutting out inflammatory seed oils (canola, sunflower, grapeseed, etc) and cooking with real olive oil, avocado oil, ghee, and coconut oil, I have noticed even greater improvement overall and haven't used the inhaler in months! It takes time to weed out everything in your life that contains gluten, and it takes awhile to heal and rebuild your health. At first it's mentally exhausting, overwhelming, even obsessive, but it gets better and second nature.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.