Robert shares:
RP’s Pasta. Heinen’s and Raisin Rack. FRESH linguine, fetucine, spinach fetucine & fusili. Located with other fresh pastas. This is the best GF pasta I have ever had!
Barilla GF Pasta. Also at Heinen’s. New from this old Italian pasta maker. Spaghetti, elbow macaroni & fusili. Really good, but not delicate, traditional dried GF pasta.
Diane adds: I am a big fan of the Barilla GF Pasta. I’ve seen it at many local stores. Now I’ll have to try the RP Pasta!
Columbus
IB shares about a restaurant in the Columbus area:
We went out to eat at Portia’s restaurant which is a vegan and GF restaurant. Small, hippy like. I ordered a wrap which they make fresh and is so delicious – light and fluffy, not hard. No bad aftertaste. Exquisite.
Toni shares:
FRENCH TOAST BAKE
Easy and OH SO incredible on a Fall morning!
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 loaf of thickly sliced GF bread
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Cinnamon for sprinkling
1. Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar….stir till mixed.
2. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9 x 13 pan….spread around.
3. Beat eggs, milk, & vanilla
4. Lay single slices of bread in pan
5. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer
6. Sprinkle some cinnamon over bread/eggs
7. Add 2nd layer of sliced bread
8. Spoon on remaining egg mixture
9. Cover & chill in fridge overnight
10. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes (covered for the first 30 minutes)
11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar & cinnamon
12. Serve with warm maple syrup
Hudson, Westlake, Pinecrest/Harvard/Chagrin
http://www.3palmspizzeria.com/
60 VILLAGE WAY
Hudson, OH 44236
330.342.45453
281 Main Street
Westlake, OH 44236
440.455.1443
Nicole writes:
I dined this past Saturday at 3 Palms Pizzeria in Hudson, at First & Main. I had their gluten free pizza and it was incredible. While it is not a dedicated kitchen nor do they have a specific gluten free menu, they do make their own crust in house. There was a $3 upcharge for the GF crust. Obviously a concern given that there are other flours, but I spoke with the manager who said that all pans were separate and they take precaution. I was fine and didn’t get sick at all. It was by far the best crust I have ever eaten out. They also have gluten free desserts in the case, and my mother in law had purchased a decadent chocolate cake for my birthday from there over the summer.
Oct 2018, Mariann:
Lunch at the new 3 Palms was really good. Invited to dine with a friend there and not knowing anything about the restaurant I had no expectations.
The salad I chose was the Chopped Italian – if I recall – there are two g-f salad options and this looked inviting. It was really quite incredible and the small was perfect for a starter. My dining companion and I shared the beans and greens dish was also super tasty and g-f. I chose a pizza mostly so I could test it out and bring the rest home for a later meal. I don’t recall the name of the pizza I chose ( and I’m not seeing it on the webpage list ) but suffice it to say, it was loaded with prosciutto, it was quite good.
When exiting the restaurant I noted that the bakery case had quite a selection of g-f items. I was disappointed to see the g-f items in the case with the traditional baked goods. That’s pretty much a no-no in my book but this is not a dedicated kitchen establishment so the risk of dining here or consuming anything is assumed by the guest at every level.
Flats/Tremont Area
https://www.fatcatstremont.com/
2061 West 10th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-579-0200
Bette shares:
GF Menu?: No What did you order?: hanger steak with veggies Was the server GF knowledgeable?: Yes, very knowledgeable Comments: We went to Fat Cats on a busy Saturday night. The server was extremely accommodating and knew precisely what I needed. She pointed out gluten free options, and indicated that the chef could modify many of the menu options to make them gluten free. The food was delicious, the service friendly. The ambiance was enjoyable, kind of a funky old house. I would recommend the restaurant. A couple tips: bring a slice of gluten free bread for the excellent (gluten free) tapenade. And be prepared to do a little negotiating about what is/isn’t safe to eat.
Thanks, Gay:
We had brunch on a Saturday at Fat Cats, 2061 W 10th, Cleveland (Tremont neighborhood) and the staff was eager to assist me with my gf needs. My choice was a mushroom omelet and they made sure to pan fry red skin potatoes so I could enjoy potatoes with my meal. Both were delicious and reasonably priced. I have had light bite type suppers in the past and have been successful with their salads and soups. The owner is often in the kitchen and he has a positive attitude towards working with his customers. An added bonus is if you eat outside, you can glimpse Cleveland’s great skyline.
