Gluten Free Menu

[Daxin]

Calling all Saskatchewan celiacs,

I just learned today that there is a restauraunt in Regina called "The Creek in Cathedral Bistro". It is a small but pricey little bistro type place. (13th Ave)

Apparently if you tell them you are a Celiac, you get your own special menu

I have not been there, and am looking forward to my first visit.

Also, I have heard that the italian place called "Poverino's" which is on Victoria Ave East will make most of their pasta dishes with brown rice pasta if you ask them too.

Anyone been to these places?

[Cindy Chabot]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to be in Regina in October to see the Stones and I might try out those places.

[num1habsfan]

Calling all Saskatchewan celiacs,

I just learned today that there is a restauraunt in Regina called "The Creek in Cathedral Bistro". It is a small but pricey little bistro type place. (13th Ave)

Apparently if you tell them you are a Celiac, you get your own special menu

I have not been there, and am looking forward to my first visit.

Also, I have heard that the italian place called "Poverino's" which is on Victoria Ave East will make most of their pasta dishes with brown rice pasta if you ask them too.

Anyone been to these places?

I've gone to Poverino's! If you go on Monday or Tuesday its even cheaper. You only have to pay $1 extra for the rice noodles (i found out they are Tinkyada penne). But you get a HUGE plate full! Its very filling. Are you a member of the CCA? I got a list from my Regina chapter last year of all the restaurants in Regina that have something gluten-free. If you want I can find it and type them up!

~lisa~

[Guest Doll]

I've also gone to Poverino's! I just moved from Winnipeg to Regina for school and I have found Regina to be extremely Celiac friendly overall! It's great! All of us SK Celiacs should get together for meal sometime! Maybe we can convince Poverino's to add gluten-free beer to their menu!

Hey, I can dream, right?

Tony Roma's on South Albert was also great at accommodating me. I love Old Fashion Foods on Albert, and I believe the gluten-free cake my bf ordered came from J&R's (????) bakery. It was excellent and I did not get sick!

Cheers to fellow Sask. people!

[Daxin]

To top it all off, I just found out the Pasta Prima on Albert also has gluten free noodles upon reuqest.

Go Queen's city!

[Guest Doll]

To top it all off, I just found out the Pasta Prima on Albert also has gluten free noodles upon reuqest.

Go Queen's city!

Go Daxin!

I wonder if they have gluten-free food at Taylor Field? That was my other issue aside from which team to cheer for for the Labour Day Classic...a bit of a conundrum if you will...hehe

I think maybe I'll wear a Riders hat and Bombers jersey...wait that'll just get me beat up by BOTH sides! LOL!

P.S. The McDonald's by the U of R has also been really good with my "NO BUN!" Big X-tra requests.

Honestly, I think Regina is one of the best places to live in Canada if you are a Celiac. So far, so good.

[num1habsfan]

OK fellow Saskatchewanians I found my list, this is from 2005 so I am probably missing some, but heres what I got for places to eat in Regina...

• Vietnamese Gardens ... 419 Broad St. N. ... 949-7833
  
• Smitty's Restaurants ... All locations (I've eaten a lot of their breakfast menus that are definitely gluten-free)
  
• Golf's Steakhouse ... 1945 Victoria Ave. ... 525-5808
  
• The Keg Steakhouse ... 4371 Albert St. ... 585-1717
  
• The Cottage ... 4409 Albert St. ... 584-1313
  
• Brewsters (gluten-free Mushroom Caps) ... All Locations
  
• Western Pizza ... 2108 Grant Road ... 585-0233 (I've had the pizza, they only charge $3 extra for the gluten-free crust, just gotta ask what toppings are OK, a bit pricy but good!)
  
• Tim Horton's ... All Locations
  
• Poverino's Pasta Grill ... 2633E Star Lite St (only $1 extra for the gluten-free pasta, cheaper on monday/tuesday, very filling!)
  
• Luiggi's (has a complete gluten-free menu) ... 470 Albert St. N. ... 949-7427
  
• Mediterranean Bistro ... 2589 Quance St. ... 757-1666
  
• Melrose Place North ... 1410 Albert St. ... 757-9999
  
• Kelsey's ... 1875 Victoria Ave E. ... 761-9000 (i've had the balsamic chicken, its soooo good. I actually had a chef come out with a book of all meals/ingredients and verify its gluten-free!)
  
• Kelsey's ... 2665 Gordon Road ... 585-8883
  
• Montana's Cookhouse ... 2655 Gordon Road ... 569-1557
  
• Tony Roma's ... 4450 Albert St. ... 586-7427
  
• Buttertart Bake and Eatery ... 405 Broad St. ... 545-1419
  
• Stones Throw Café ... Kramer Blvd (been a while since I was there, only went there once with a friend, but they have some sort of gluten-free desert there everyday!)
  

Hope this helps you guys!! And I agree, we should all meet up sometime .. I've never ate out before without another Celiac!

~lisa~

[beerlow77]

My girlfriend was at Poverinos this week for a work function and saw the rice noodles option. She brought me home a to -go meal and it was great. I also agree that Tony Roma's is very accomadating. Other independant resataurant' that have goen the etra mile for me are The Chimney, Skara and the Willow. The chimney makes a special french onion soup for me without the bread.

Old Fashioned Foods on South Albert is probably the best one in the city-the staff is super-helpful.

I have just joined the Regina Chapter and missed the fall meeting hopefully I will see many of you there next time.

P.S. The only gluten free option I know of at Taylor Field is the Rum and Coke! Haha!

[num1habsfan]

My girlfriend was at Poverinos this week for a work function and saw the rice noodles option. She brought me home a to -go meal and it was great. I also agree that Tony Roma's is very accomadating. Other independant resataurant' that have goen the etra mile for me are The Chimney, Skara and the Willow. The chimney makes a special french onion soup for me without the bread.

Old Fashioned Foods on South Albert is probably the best one in the city-the staff is super-helpful.

I have just joined the Regina Chapter and missed the fall meeting hopefully I will see many of you there next time.

P.S. The only gluten free option I know of at Taylor Field is the Rum and Coke! Haha!

Yeah i love those people at O.F.F. on south Albert...its weird i only got there every so often yet the always recognize me and remember what I had bought the last time! Or maybe its because everytime I leave there I end up spending $90 + lol

~ lisa ~

P.s: At Taylor Field I have eaten the hotdogs (but its been a couple years since i was there)--the lady found me a label with ingredients listed and charged me less for it!

[Prairie Girl]

I was so excited to find this topic today!! I was diagnosed with celiac disease in november 2003, but am new to this message board. I had seen it before but never signed up.. and I am glad I have! I had no idea that western pizza served gluten free pizza! I used to go to a place called "passionate pizza/sensuous sushi" but it was only open for a few months after I was diagnosed and then shut down. I also did not know that kelsey's restuarant had anything. I usually eat out at luiggi's, tony romas and montanas. I am getting a little bit tired of these places though so it would be great to try something new! also, mcdonalds is great for their fries!! Thanks so much for posting your list Lisa! I look forward to sharing more information with fellow Regina people!

[Daxin]

Just to keep the thread alive, ZEST is now serving gluten free menu items. I believe it is near the science centre in Regina, but am not to sure. I had a look at the online menu and it has notyet been updated, but in the article I read, they are going to be having everything from appetizers to desserts available. Way to go Regina!

[num1habsfan]

I should also add that I finally ate at Luigi's a while back...the only reason I went in that direction was because I had them allergy tests just across the road. Obviously I only tried 1 meal but its SO cool that you get your own menu and theres soooooooo many choices. I had a chicken alfredo or somethin like that, best stuff I EVER tasted.

if you ever feel like driving basically out of the city and have never been to Luigi's yet, I suggest you make a purpose of it sometime

~ lisa ~

[Prairie Girl]

I emailed Zest to get the scoop on the Gluten free meals and got a response today. I will paste it into this post.

I checked out the website and there are a lot of interesting things! Some sound a little strange for my typical tastes, but I am sure they would be very good. I like that the chef worked with Shelly Case on the menu as well! I feel quite confident about eating here

Hi Courtney,

Executive chef Rob fuller has worked closely with Shelley Case,PHD who represents celiac association around the world, to create a celiac/low gluten friendly menu. We have several items on our evening menu and a few choices on our lunch menu. Our evening menu can be viewed on our website and celiac friendly foods are notated with an asterisk. The lunch menu still needs to be updated and that should happen in the next week. The website is www.zestrestaurant.ca. All products are stored separately and we do are best to insure that there will be no cross mixing of products.

Thank you for your intrest and we look forward to your visits to our restaurant.

Vince Medak

[Prairie Girl]

Also, I just noticed the post about "The Creek in Cathedral Bistro". I have eaten there once about 6 months ago and it was really good! I actually had forgotten about it. I went for lunch and I did get a separate menu that had stars by the things that were gluten free. I felt good after the meal so that is always a good sign! I think I had pork tenderloin and a salad and potatoes of some description. I would recommend checking it out!

[Prairie Girl]

Vince from Zest just emailed me again to let me know about an article in the paper (todays). I don't get Leaderpost, but I am getting it from a friend. She said it is a long article.. I thought someone might be interested!

Hi Courtney,

extra info for you on page A 8 of Saturdays leaderpost, they ran an article on Rob and Shelleys work.

Thank you,

Vince Medak

[Daxin]

Just thught you would all like to know that the Mongoli Grill has gluten-free options as well. When we asked the server, she presented a sheet containing the selections that were NOT celiac friendly. I was VERY impressed. Not to mention the food was awesome.

[Prairie Girl]

I ate at ZEST restuarant last night and it was DELICIOUS!! We had an appetizer that was like a bean/chili sauce on top of cucumbers and it had so much flavour! Then I ordered a halibit dish that had a caramel sauce and was on wild rice.. it was really good! i also tasted the chicken dinner.. it was stuffed with a rice and walnut filling and was on sweet potatoes mixed with regular mashed potatoes and it was really really good! if i were to order again, i would get either thing.. but probably preferred the chicken dish. I noticed that there were no stars beside any dessert items and asked about them and she said they didn't have any gluten free choices at this time. the menu changes, so even the main dishes may not be the same the next time you go. and they do have gluten free desserts sometimes. i would recommend this restuarant for sure!

[January Flower]

Did anyone else hear that M & M Meats has a list of gluten free meals?