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Texas Road Trip: Best Gluten Free Restaurants
Christina Kantzavelos posted an article in Summer 2018 Issue
Celiac.com 07/06/2018 - I had the chance to road trip through Texas. It’s an awfully large state, and there is a lot to see, eat and appreciate. I was surprised by the amount of amazing food I was able to consume without concern of cross contamination. I had the opportunity to visit Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. I compiled a list of my favorite options from each city. Dallas Company Cafe (2104 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206) Ladies and Gentleman, I finally got to eat some DELICIOUS fried chicken and couldn’t have been happier. I also had their version of french toast bites, which tasted a million times better than what I remembered. A 100% gluten free restaurant and bakery. Everything we ate here melted in our mouths. We got to meet the owners, and hear their story, which made the food taste all of the more better. Let them know if you have any dairy allergies, and they will be happy to accomodate you. Also be mindful of their hours, as they are open everyday but only for brunch. Hopefully they expand to San Diego soon, fingers crossed! Back Home BBQ (5014 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75206) Back Home BBQ’s Smoked Meat Selection: Sliced Brisket, Sausage and Smoked Chicken Brought to you by the same owners of Company Cafe. It’s not 100% gluten free, but the BBQ is, as is the cornbread and pecan pie. Authentic BBQ delicious that is safe to eat (yeehaw). HG Sply Co. (2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206) A restaurant where ALL items can be made dairy and/or gluten free. Yaaaasss! We ordered and absolutely loved the HG Chips and Queso (cashew cheese), Beet Poke (actually tastes like you’re eating fish because of the white seaweed), the curried sweet potato soup and Pulled Pork Tacos. They have a second location in Fort Worth. Houston Pondicheri / Pondicheri Bake Lab - Upstairs (2800 Kirby Dr B132, Houston, TX 77098) Pondicheri’s Gluten Free Avocado Dosa Indian, GF and vegan option deliciousness! Chickpea Masala fried chicken… Yes, this is real life. They have a restaurant downstairs, open during specific hours. While their upstairs cafe and bakery is open all day, it has a different menu, as well as enough interesting GF baked goods (like honey mesquite cake) to fill your heart’s desire. They also sell Indian spices, ghee and other fun supplies in their small shop. Be sure to check out India1948 for recipes, their online store and cooking classes. In case you’re wondering, they have NY location. True Food Kitchen (1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056) True Food’s Strawberry & Rhubarb Crisp: almond crumble, chia seed, vanilla ice cream I truly love this place, and it’s no wonder they now have so many locations in the USA. They are known to have a health conscious, organic, and seasonal menu. Although not 100% gluten free, they use all separate equipment if you are Celiac, or have other food allergies. I feel safe and satisfied each time I eat there. My favorite? A side of their gluten-free pita to dip in their ponzu sauce, and their almond ricotta pizza. Now, wait until you try one of their seasonal desserts, with a side of their homemade coconut ice cream. Sign up for their birthday list, and get one for free. You’re welcome. San Antonio 5 Points Local (1017 North Flores, San Antonio, TX 78212) Karma Bowl (v): Fluffy quinoa, roasted rosemary sweet potatoes, whole black beans, fresh kale salad, and drizzled with our chipotle cashew crema aka "Kitchen Crack" An organic, 100% gluten free restaurant, serving ingredients that are all consciously sourced. They cater to all types of diets, and are consistent in tasting delicious. I recommend any of their bowls, and fluffy pancakes. They also have a yoga studio and school attached! Can’t get any cooler. Green Vegetarian Cuisine (200 E Grayson St #120, San Antonio, TX 78215) Since most restaurants in San Antonio are closed on Mondays (still not entirely sure why), this was a great option for us. Located in the very hip Pearl Brewery District, this is a fun little vegan restaurant with gluten-free options. I was quite happy with my nachos and enchiladas (the plates are huge FYI), and cupcake. The best part of our experience, was our waiter, Heath. He made the experience a lot of fun. Parking in the lot there allows you to explore the river walk a bit, which we loved. They have a another location in San Antonio, and one in Houston. Larder Coffee (Hotel Emma, 136 E. Grayson, San Antonio, TX 78215) Larder’s gluten Free Avocado Toast with house smoked salmon. And their Gluten Free Bagel with cream cheese, housemade jam and strawberries. This is attached to my new favorite hotel, Hotel Emma, also located inside hip Pearl Brewery District. It is an adorable coffee shop, that serves many dairy alternative options, and gluten free toasts and treats. There is also a small market inside. Be sure to check out the bar area right next door, and the hotel, which has the coolest architecture. P.S. They also have a restaurant attached with Gluten Free options, called Supper. Austin Picnik (4801 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756) Picnik’s Chicken Tenders: Rice flour tempura, honey-mustard aioli. Available at their brick-and-mortar restaurant on Burnet Road. Our friend half-joked when she said she moved to Austin from LA because of this restaurant… I now can understand how that might be a real thing. They are 100% gluten, corn, soy and peanut free. The food is just, wow, and can be modified to fit most dietary restrictions. Did we visit twice in less than 24 hours? Yes. The chicken tenders aren’t like anything else, and I would recommend ordering at least two orders to start off with, including two of their honey aioli sides. They also have a couple grab and go trailers in Austin. Wild Wood Bakehouse (3016 Guadalupe St., Ste. 200 Austin, Texas 78705) Another great 100% gluten free restaurant and bakery. They serve some yummy comfort food, like fried calamari and chips, chicken and waffles, biscuits, sausage and bakery. Did I mention their amazing bakery? A mountain of gluten free options. Thanks for treating me well Texas...until we meet (I mean eat) again. As Always, Buen Camino-
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Celiac.com 07/27/2018 - As we all know, traveling either on driving vacations or internationally presents challenges to those of us with celiac disease. We normally pack enormous amounts of baked goods and look somewhat silly as we travel. I believe however that with a little research, we can now cut down on our extra “baggage”. When we travel in Michigan, the first thing I do is Google “gluten free groceries”. With some luck, I usually find a local specialty market with some gluten free items. This is followed by an email with specific requests such as bread, baked goods, etc. The markets are more than willing to share this information, and I can pack my food supply accordingly. I then follow up with a Google search for “gluten free restaurants”. Again, I normally get a few responses and I look at the menu section of their websites to verify the selection. I was very impressed with a recent trip to Marquette Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. Since Marquette is in the very northern section of Michigan, I was worried about finding a gluten-free groceries, much less gluten-savvy restaurants. Was I in for a surprise! They had bakeries, groceries (Marquette Food Co-op) as well as a number of excellent restaurants that had gluten free selections. I was in heaven. Besides being in one of the most beautiful cities in Michigan, I could actually go out and have a wonderful, gluten free dinner. Be sure to check out the Lagniappe Cajun Grille, the Border Grill, Sweetwater Café and Aubrees Pizza. All have exceptional food. I was curious as to why the restaurants were so up to date on celiac disease so I asked at a local bar / grill. The answer is Northern Michigan University. It seems that cities with universities are more aware of the needs of folks who want to remain gluten free. Some of the residents have made this choice either out of necessity after being diagnosed with celiac disease or as a healthy life choice. With this in mind, it may be beneficial when travelling to look for cities close to colleges and universities for groceries and restaurants. Now let’s look at international travel. Since retiring three years ago, my wife and I plan on one big trip every year. We usually alternate between cruises and land-based trips. We have seen a dramatic increase in gluten free accommodations on board ship. Our cruise line of choice has been Princess although I suspect other lines have similar menus. Princess gave me the next night’s menu so I could order in advance. They would prepare what I wanted, gluten free. As a bonus, the chef would prepare a surprise dessert every evening for me. This is what keeps me coming back to Princess. We recently took a cruise to Norway and again, were curious about what kind of gluten free restaurants would be available in port. I emailed the Norwegian Youth Celiac League and received a mountain of information. I got bakeries, restaurants, alcoholic beverages with addresses and phone numbers so I could visit these places. They were so helpful and made the trip that much more enjoyable. We had a funny experience on a trip to Peru a few years ago. We had just returned from Machu Picchu and stopped at a local restaurant for a snack. I had ordered chips and guacamole and since there was so much corn farmed there, assumed they would have corn chips. Wrong!!! I received a plate of chips that resembled a fried, flour tortilla chip. I gave the waiter my “I have celiac disease, please don’t make me sick “ card which he read and took to the restaurant owner. He looked horrified and asked if I liked French fries. I indicated I like fries as long as precautions were taken. He returned with a grin on his face along with a huge glob of guacamole with these enormous fries stuck in the glob. Not wanting to offend our host, I ate the somewhat interesting mix and enjoyed every bite. Whenever traveling internationally, always carry a dozen or so of these cards to give to waiters. They are available free at celiactravel.com in all languages. Most will go out of their way to accommodate your diet restrictions. I think the implied message of these cards is that “If you feed me anything with gluten, I will get horribly sick on the floor and scare away your customers”. It has an enormous impact. My final thought is that allowing celiac disease to control your leisure time is not necessary. A little research and a few emails can save you a tremendous amount of aggravation when planning a vacation. As more and more vacations destinations become aware of the needs of celiac patients, I believe traveling will become more enjoyable. One final note, always compliment the restaurant owner on having a gluten free menu. It will encourage both that establishment as well as others to follow suit. Bon Appetit!
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The Top 10 Food Cities for Gluten-Free Diets
Roxanne Bracknell posted an article in Gluten-Free Travel
Celiac.com 06/22/2018 - The rise of food allergies means that many people are avoiding gluten in recent times. In fact, the number of Americans who have stopped eating gluten has tripled in eight years between 2009 and 2017. Whatever your rationale for avoiding gluten, whether its celiac disease, a sensitivity to the protein, or any other reason, it can be really hard to find suitable places to eat out. When you’re on holiday in a new and unknown environment, this can be near impossible. As awareness of celiac disease grows around the world, however, more and more cities are opening their doors to gluten-free lifestyles, none more so than the 10 locations on the list below. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the U.S is a hotbed of gluten-free options, with five cities making the top 10. Chicago, in particular, is a real haven of gluten-free fare, with 240 celiac-safe eateries throughout this huge city. The super hip city of Portland also ranks highly on this list, with the capital of counterculture rich in gluten-free cuisine, with San Francisco and Denver also included. Outside of the states, several prominent European capitals also rank very highly on the list, including Prague, the picturesque and historic capital of the Czech Republic, which boasts the best-reviewed restaurants on this list. The Irish capital of Dublin, meanwhile, has the most gluten-free establishments, with a huge 330 to choose from, while Amsterdam and Barcelona also feature prominently thanks to their variety of top-notch gluten-free fodder. Finally, a special mention must go to Auckland, the sole representative of Australasia in this list, with the largest city in New Zealand rounding out the top 10 thanks to its 180 coeliacsafe eateries. The full top ten gluten-free cities are shown in the graphic below (Image Below: https://www.travelsupermarket.com/en-gb/holidays/gluten-free-cities/):- 1 comment
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