Archive for the ‘Virginia’ Category

I’ve always found it odd that California Pizza Kitchen had a gluten-free menu but hadn’t ventured into offering a gluten-free crust..untill now, that is. They recently began offering an extensive list of pizza choices   Read the rest of this entry »

Not Your Average Joe’s has had a gluten-free menu for sometime now, but they recently revamped their menu to include gluten-free buns!  The buns are both gluten and dairy-free (contain egg whites and soy)  Read the rest of this entry »

Burton’s Grill recently opened their newest Massachusetts location which is conveniently located in the Northshore Mall in Peabody.   Just like the other locations, they have an outstanding gluten-free menu  which is endorsed by the Gluten Intolerance Group.

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Shopping has just become more enjoyable.  Nordstrom’s  Blue Stove and Cafe Bistro will deliciously and affordably accomodate gluten-free diners! Read the rest of this entry »

Maggiano’s Little Italy will substitute gluten-free pasta for any of their pasta dishes! The exception to this is the lasagna and ravioli.   After speaking with the folks at our location (Boston), I was told that, in addition,  any protein dish (chicken, fish, pork or beef) is available gluten-free too but one must order without the sauce.  Just be sure to tell your server so they can work with you to create a perfect dish. Read the rest of this entry »

On a recent visit to The Melting Pot we enjoyed an event held every Monday called  Girls Night Out.  Besides enjoying displays of jewelry and  handbags for sale, and a visit to a Tarot Card reader, we spent a lovely, slow paced and relaxed evening dipping tidbits of food into delicious fondue.  Having heard that the Melting Pot in Littleton, CO, is very accomodating, Read the rest of this entry »

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse  in Boston, Providence, RI and West Hartford, CT  is an allergen-friendly restaurant that even has a food allergy guide  for its guests!  If your dietary needs require you to be gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut and tree nut-free, or avoid MSG, this steakhouse may be able to accomodate your needs.  Many of their regular menu offerings are naturally gluten-free, or can be altered to become so.  If dairy is an issue, entrees can be Read the rest of this entry »

     Bar Louie Tavern & Grill  is ideal for the most “Hip & Urban” adults, but at the same time, it is welcoming to families too (they have a kids’ menu).  Though I don’t fit into the first category, I would still like to visit this restaurant to try food from their gluten-free menu.  There is also a helpful allergen information page on the website.  In addition to the eight most common allergens, it also lists MSG and sulfites.  Read the rest of this entry »

Pizza Fusion, a franchise, offers” fresh, organic and earth friendly foods”.  They are a “green company” and support local agriculture.  Preservatives, growth hormones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats are avoided. Their menu includes items that  are marked gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and lactose free.  Read the rest of this entry »