Diane

Choolaah Indian BBQ

Chagrin Road, CELIAC BEWARE!!

choolaah.com

27100 Chagrin Blvd,
Orange Village,
Ohio 44122
CALL: (800) 459-8860

Our site guest Rob E. writes (5/10/16)

As a celiac, I am on the fence about this place. The foreign cashier at the register was friendly, but he clearly did not understand that my food needed to be prepared separately. I had to speak with one of the other servers who was extremely understanding and had them re-prep the “gluten free” dish with new gloves. Nonetheless, I became good friends with the bathroom 60 minutes later.

The food was very good, but I am skeptical that the prep area is safe enough for true celiacs, especially given all the fresh Naan being handled by the staff. I may give this place another try and will post an update; in the meantime, celiacs should use extreme caution here.

Diane writes:

Stopped by the new Choolaah Indian BBQ. The greeter at the door was knowledgeable and explained that while they do have gluten free items indicated on the menu, they are not appropriate for those of us with celiac disease. “Too much flour around”.

It’s a shame. It really smelled great and I was disappointed I could not eat there.

Information for Vendors

The Northeast Ohio Celiac Network is sponsoring a Gluten Free Vendor Fair on Sunday April 19, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The event will be held at Memorial Hall in the recreation complex of Rocky River, 21012 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116.

The event is free to the general public.

NOTE: All Vendor spaces are filled.

More information for vendors.

Vendor Agreement.

Press Release

Original Pancake House

Woodmere, Fairview Park

Woodmere
28700 Chagrin Blvd.
Woodmere, OH 44122
216-292-7777
https://originalpancakehousewoodmere.com/

Fairview Park
3000 Westgate
Fairview Park, OH 44126
440-333-5515
originalpancakehousecleveland.com

Diane writes:
Had the pleasure of eating breakfast at the Original Pancake House on Chagrin last week. GF pancakes are listed on the menu. The server was not knowledgeable about GF preparation and opined that I would not be able to order an egg dish. However the manager offered numerous options and confirmed that the canadian bacon and eggs with GF pancakes would be prepared GF. The restaurant was full at 9am on a weekday.

Pastativo

Beachwood Place

Archived by Diane on 4/14/2019: Location closed.

pastativo.com

Beachwood Place Mall – food court
26300 Cedar Road.
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
216-360-7278

Diane writes:
There’s a new place to try at the Beachwood Place food court, located next to Chick-fil-a. It’s a Piada-type place, but has gluten free pasta. While you watch, the chef creates a pasta or salad with your choice of toppings, meat, sauce. The meatballs have gluten and there are croutons, breadsticks and gluten filled desserts. But they use a clean pan and spoon and the chef used clean gloves and was aware of issues of cross-contamination. I had GF pasta with marinara sauce and lots of vegetables. The previously cooked GF pasta (confirmed cooked in clean pot – new water) fell apart with reheating in the sauce, as GF pasta will do. But it was a huge portion, very reasonably priced, fresh and tasty. Companion enjoyed a colorful salad – another GF option.

Phuel Cafe

Playhouse Square

phuelcafecleveland.com

1350 Euclid Ave
Cleveland
216-795-5175

Had lunch before show at Playhouse Square. Entrance right at Euclid on 14th. Eclectic menu with many GF labelled choices. Server reassured that kitchen takes care using pan cleaned after each use. I enjoyed Szechuan tofu dish with the kale salad side. The served all-day breakfast includes omelets.