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Vacation To Laval/montreal

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kmcmahon Newbie
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I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease a little over a month ago. I am still adjusting to the gluten free diet, but have tried to take a very optimistic outlook on it all. I will be traveling to Montreal in a couple of weeks to visit my boyfriend and would love any help on restaurants that either have gluten free menus or are aware of Celiac disease. My boyfriend has already found where I can purchase my gluten free products, but I am more concerned about eating out. I found some information online, but not a whole lot. He lives in Laval and I would love it if anyone could let me know some great places to eat at in Laval or the surrounding area.

However, if you don't have any ideas for me, I would still love your input on eating out. I have only eaten out a couple times since my diagnosis and it went pretty well. I had curry at a Thai restaurant and sushi where I brought my own soy sauce. They have a wide variety of cusine in Montreal, but I am not sure what places are safer than others. I am positive that there will be more than one night that we will go out with all of his friends to eat, therefore, what would be a safe option?

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I was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease a little over a month ago. I am still adjusting to the gluten free diet, but have tried to take a very optimistic outlook on it all. I will be traveling to Montreal in a couple of weeks to visit my boyfriend and would love any help on restaurants that either have gluten free menus or are aware of Celiac disease. My boyfriend has already found where I can purchase my gluten free products, but I am more concerned about eating out. I found some information online, but not a whole lot. He lives in Laval and I would love it if anyone could let me know some great places to eat at in Laval or the surrounding area.

However, if you don't have any ideas for me, I would still love your input on eating out. I have only eaten out a couple times since my diagnosis and it went pretty well. I had curry at a Thai restaurant and sushi where I brought my own soy sauce. They have a wide variety of cusine in Montreal, but I am not sure what places are safer than others. I am positive that there will be more than one night that we will go out with all of his friends to eat, therefore, what would be a safe option?

Congratulations on your optimistic attitude about eating out and joining in with firends. Eating out always poses a risk for Celiacs but I believe it is a risk worth taking to insure you enjoy the full spectrum of life and of relationships. i eat out frequently and rarely have a problem. i would suggest to you that the simpler the better especially in the beginning. Many of the chain restaurants have gluten-free menus...Steak houses are my personal choice becouse the food is easy to prepare simply and is often delicious without fuss..a grilled steak or fish with a baked potatoe , steamed veggie and a great glass of red wine makes a wonderful evening out. Have fun!!

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