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Traveling To Atlanta

jaten

By jaten
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jaten Enthusiast
jaten
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I'll be in Atlanta Dec 8-12 for a conference, and I'll be staying at the Hilton Atlanta. I think that's downtown. I've read that I should have some pretty good options for eating out in Atlanta, and I know that a lot of you live there. What can you recommend in the area where I'll be staying, or within reasonable driving distance?

Suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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There is a PF Chang's in Atlanta. Also, Chick-Fil-A lists their gluten free items on line (all of these places depend on your level of comfort with cross contamination, but their fries are supposed to be fried in dedicated fryers)

There are some other options that I never went to (I lived in Auburn, AL for two years, one of which was my first gluten free). I think there are some others on the board who can tell you more about the area...Nini I think is knowledgable. Hope you enjoy your trip. :)

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There is a PF Chang's in Atlanta. Also, Chick-Fil-A lists their gluten free items on line (all of these places depend on your level of comfort with cross contamination, but their fries are supposed to be fried in dedicated fryers)

There are some other options that I never went to (I lived in Auburn, AL for two years, one of which was my first gluten free). I think there are some others on the board who can tell you more about the area...Nini I think is knowledgable. Hope you enjoy your trip. :)

Thank you! Yes, we have Chick-Fil-A around here, and so far so good. I haven't tried a PF Chang's. I'm hoping there will be some wonderful, new and most importantly safe experiences in Atlanta. There aren't too many options for eating out safely here.

You lived in Auburn, eh? Does that make you a Tiger fan? We (Ole Miss) play Auburn here today. I'm admitting it now before the game with full knowledge that I may not want to admit it after the game.

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jerseyangel
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jaten,

floridanative is very knowledgeable on restaurants in the Atlanta area. Hopefully, she'll see this, if not, you could try PM'ing her. :)

I used to live there myself, but have been away now for almost 10 years.

Guest nini
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check out this thread Open Original Shared Link

There is a local Celiac Meet Up group that Floridanative has contact info on that has been to a lot of restaurants.

The Sheakspeares Tavern downtown was very accomodating when I went to a dinner theater performance. I called ahead and spoke with the chef, she has a friend with Celiac and has created several dishes so her friend can eat there, just call ahead if you want to go.

Maggiano's carries gluten-free pasta (also recommended to call ahead to make sure they have it in stock)

Ritter's in Marietta can also accomodate you as well as R. Thomas Grill

Outback, PF Changs and Ted's Montana Grill all have gluten-free menus available on their websites

Cafe Life at Life Grocery in Marietta has a wide assortment of raw and living foods many of which are naturally gluten-free, and any of the sandwiches can be prepared with gluten-free bread for $1 more, they usually have at least one gluten-free dessert available (the menu is Vegan)... Again, if you call ahead you can find out what the menu is going to be for the day and what foods on the hot bar or cold bar are gluten-free. (Bonus while you are there you can shop in the newly expanded gluten-free section!) and if you let me know when you are coming maybe I can meet you there!

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Jaten, Happy you got some more responses! I loved Atlanta.

And yes, I am a huge Auburn fan! I was there for graduate school 2003-2005. War Eagle! Today is a big football day in my house....my undergrad is from Penn State (1999-2003) and they are playing too!

Love my Lions and Tigers :)

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Thanks, everyone! Nisla, those all sound like great suggestions. If our schedules work out it would be great to have a bite and shop at Cafe Life. I'll pm you as it gets closer.

My dh may be coming with me. If so, and your dh & kids are up for it, maybe we could all meet for a meal. Whatever works out. I'll let you know more about my schedule and whether or not dh is coming, a week or 2 before.

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Thanks, everyone! Nisla, those all sound like great suggestions. If our schedules work out it would be great to have a bite and shop at Cafe Life. I'll pm you as it gets closer.

My dh may be coming with me. If so, and your dh & kids are up for it, maybe we could all meet for a meal. Whatever works out. I'll let you know more about my schedule and whether or not dh is coming, a week or 2 before.

YAY!!! I'll be looking forward to it!

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If you are downtown (I work downtown right near where you are staying), Ray's in the City (seafood - on Peachtree ST.) is a good place (prices are about $15 and up per meal), and any of the Buckhead LIfe Group restaurants (www.buckheadrestaurants.com) can accomodate you - they are all good but not for kids, and more for charge-in meals :) Also another charge in would be Bone's or Morton's (both steakhouses). Just ask to speak to the chef at any of these. When I go out to lunch downtown (and I'm paying), I usually go to Chipotle and just order a bowl with only the rice and beans and meat - nothinig they have to touch - and have always been fine. I never eat the chips even though they claim they are safe. I've also had good luck at TEd's MOntana Grill (mentioned earlier) and Houston's on Peachtree ST. (call ahead and talk to manager). Further up (about 15 minutes) in Buckhead there is Roy's (another seafood and pricey) and there are plenty of Outback Steakhouses and Chili's, both of which have gluten-free menus online (and SMokey Bones - my favorite bbq place).

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If you are downtown (I work downtown right near where you are staying), Ray's in the City (seafood - on Peachtree ST.) is a good place (prices are about $15 and up per meal), and any of the Buckhead LIfe Group restaurants (www.buckheadrestaurants.com) can accomodate you - they are all good but not for kids, and more for charge-in meals :) Also another charge in would be Bone's or Morton's (both steakhouses). Just ask to speak to the chef at any of these. When I go out to lunch downtown (and I'm paying), I usually go to Chipotle and just order a bowl with only the rice and beans and meat - nothinig they have to touch - and have always been fine. I never eat the chips even though they claim they are safe. I've also had good luck at TEd's MOntana Grill (mentioned earlier) and Houston's on Peachtree ST. (call ahead and talk to manager). Further up (about 15 minutes) in Buckhead there is Roy's (another seafood and pricey) and there are plenty of Outback Steakhouses and Chili's, both of which have gluten-free menus online (and SMokey Bones - my favorite bbq place).

Dionek, that's fantastic information! Thank you!

"...Also another charge in would be..." What's a "charge in"? Sorry that's not a term I'm familiar with.

Ray's in the City sounds good....seafood....yum!

I'm a Smokey Bones fan, too. I've had good luck at one about 50 miles from here. What do you order? When you check Clan Thompson's, it says the "grill favorites" are safe. What the heck are grill favorites? No one at Smokey Bones seems to know what they're refering to. I love the Sierra Chicken. What do you eat that's safe at Smokey Bones?

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Sorry, a "charge in" means the company is paying for it (versus coming out of your own pocket) :)

The Smokey Bones I go to is at Perimeter mall (about 20 min. or so from downtown) and is probably the closest (unfortunately there isn't one in downtown Atlanta where you will be). I usually stick with the pork plate, or bbq chicken, but I think most of their dishes can be made gluten-free. The kitchen manager is very knowledgeable at the one I go to (he knows all about cross contamination, etc.).

Ray's in the City is great for seafood. Also, if you do venture out to the Perimeter area (where Smokey Bones is), there is a PF Changs and Cheeseburger in Paradise there, which both have gluten-free menus (there is also a Mimi's and Seasons 52 that supposedly can accomodate, although I haven't been to either of those yet).

Enjoy!

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