Mariann

NEWS NOTES and things to KNOW!

Progressive Field 2017

As of the date of this newsletter we do not have the complete list of stands at Progressive Field but we do have at least one stand visited on opening week! In section 156 – out on the main concourse, next to the fan services office, a dedicated gluten-free stand where you can get hot dogs on buns, burgers on buns, Redbridge beer, some packaged snacks but, as of this week, no pretzels in sight.

Here’s the GREAT crew who was manning the stand this week!

They were gracious and helpful even while they were challenged with frozen buns they were trying desperately to get thawed out for a long line of guests. I’d like to see the stand offer bags of chips and I also heard guests asking for popcorn. The need to travel all over the stadium in search of things to eat becomes ever more challenging if you have wait a long time for the line and the buns to thaw.

If you go to the game and stop in at the stand follow up with a message to the vendor and fan services. Let them know about your experience so that they can address issues AND/OR post your comments here and we’ll follow up.

As always, civility and polite requests are most welcome:)

Have Fun, Enjoy your Eats, and GO TRIBE!!

…….AND check out the discussion from cleveland.com on making your best choices for adult beverages!

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/04/which_alcohol_choices_are_safe.html

IN THE NEWS: Is a virus sparking our genetic predisposition to CD?

https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/04/heres-how-an-otherwise-humdrum-virus-sparks-celiac-disease/

Help!! I’ve been glutened:(

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/what_to_do_if_youve_been_glute.html

COMING SOON!!

Cleveland’s First G-F Craft Beer.

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/sibling_revelry_brewing_makes.html

ON THE ROAD: TRAVELING WITH YOUR G-F DIET….

Recently we had a guest to our site reach out asking for information on dining out recommendations for another city. Because we have not been keeping a log of all our travels we can only offer as suggestions the tools we have used in the past while traveling.

Here are some sites you can look to for assistance on your travels!

http://www.findmeglutenfree.com/

https://www.glutenfreeliving.com/gluten-free-foods/shopping-gluten-free/top-10-gluten-free-apps/

yelp.com/add the name of the city you are interested in searching.

tripadvisor.com/add the name of the city you are interested in searching.

Comments about Dining Out G-F in NEO

Last month (March 2017) in my ‘Dining Out…’ post I shared the pleasure of my experience with having a g-f pancake breakfast at The Original Pancake House. After the newsletter hit the email circuit I received an email criticism for writing that post. I’m not sharing the original post titled ‘Concerned in Cleveland’ because the author of the post chose to use both an anonymous name and contact information leaving me no ability to respond directly. Still, it occurs to me that the ‘concern’ of one individual may reflect the concerns of others who did not write so I want to make sure I share with those following the posts at this site.

One of the points made in the email message was with regards to possible cross contamination due to the prevalence of airborne traditional flour from the mixing of the traditional batter. While this is always a possibility – in any traditional restaurant – that is a point we must each be aware of when making our choices. There is no reason to assume that a pancake house has any more airborne particles than any other traditional restaurant kitchen. Airborne flour in a bakery or pizza kitchen would be a concern for me due to the potential of this to happen with the rolling and flouring of the products being produced. For me, I have not witnessed any activity at the pancake house that gives me reason to believe that ‘flour is all over the place’. In any kitchen, cross contamination can happen with use of pans, utensils, plates, ovens, toasters, hands, crumbs, etc. Again, as I have previously posted – Always be your own advocate. If something from the kitchen doesn’t seem o.k. – question it! Share your needs with your server, if the server does not seem interested or knowledgeable talk with the manager. Understand that any kitchen that is not g-f dedicated will have higher need for your diligence.

If you have not already seen our Tips to Dining Out page – check it out here https://www.neohioceliac.com/going-out-tips-for-eating-gf/

The dining out post also brought us comments from guests with suggestions for additional restaurants to try and suggestions for already posted restaurants to be modified and updated. This is a project we will be working on moving forward. AND, we have received information about a new gluten-free beer soon to be introduced from one of our very own local brew houses – Sibling Revelry! More on that in the coming months:)

So, stay posted for information every month to keep yourself connected. And consider coming to a meeting or to one of “Dinner With…..” member planned events.

More to Say on G-F Beer…….

It’s March! The month of St. Patrick’s celebrations! And, what is St. Patrick’s day without the opportunity to share beers with friends? And, lots of strangers too! But, if you have CD you may be finding that all of the places you like to gather don’t have any offerings for you to enjoy.
It’s a bummer. Plain and Simple and Irritating.
While I was cruising information sites today in search of news on G-F beers I came across this post (link below) from GLUTENDUDE.COM that somehow I missed previously. So, I thought I’d share it up here.

At the same time I’m asking the community of friends to our website to share where they are finding their favorite G-F beers in their neighborhood bars and restaurants so that we can create a guide list/map to assist us all in our search!

I’ll start us off with what I know….

The Fairmount in Cleveland Hts., Cedar Hill area, offers Bard’s
Harvest Kitchen in Solon offers Bard’s and also has Glutenberg listed on their menu.
Jilly’s Music Room in Akron offers Bard’s
Skye Bistro in Mentor offers Redbridge
Lopez on Lee in Cleveland Hts. offers Green’s

Additionally, I’d like to shout out to all our readers to open a discussion with their thoughts about how we can promote more establishments to offer legitimate G-F beers to their guests. Petitions, phone calls, personal requests when dining, letters, emails, notes left at your table??? Any others!

http://glutendude.com/alcohol/ultimate-guide-to-gluten-free-beer/

Philomena Bake Shop at Phoenix Coffee – Coventry

https://www.facebook.com/PhilomenaBakeShop/

When your next trip to Coventry Village in Cleveland Hts. guides you to have breakfast/lunch/dinner at Tommy’s, browse books at Mac’s Backs, grab a laugh at Big Fun, check out music at Record Revolution, consignment share or get a haircut/tattoo/piercing make sure to leave yourself time for a stop at Phoenix Coffee! The pastry case now carries baked goods from Philomena Bake Shop.

Today’s options included 3 varieties of cookies – Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk as well as 2 muffin options – Sweet Potato Fudge and Apple Streusel.