Join us at the Holden Arboretum on Saturday, March 16, for their 2013 Spring Hikes And Pancake Breakfast. Dr. Diane Chernin, our Medical Advisor, will speak at 10:30am on the topic: Avoiding Gluten Pollution – Gluten Free Restaurant Dining. Plan to join us at the 9:45am seating or choose one of the other breakfast times (9am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 11:15am and noon). Reservations will be accepted between Feb. 22 and March 11 by calling 440.946.4400, ext. 224, and requesting gluten free. Adults $15, Ages 4-10 $10, Ages 3 and under free. Explore on your own or join a guided hike on the grounds to search for signs of spring and work up an appetite or work off calories.
Author: Diane
The Oak Barrel
Valley View
I much enjoyed lunch yesterday at The Oak Barrel. They have an extensive gluten free menu and the server was very knowledgeable and made several trips to the kitchen confirming french fries were gluten free, but the house made blue corn chips were not made in a dedicated fryer. They do not have GF bread, so you would have to byob (bring your own bun) for a burger. I had the Yucatan BBQ Pork taco, sans shell, and the tender well-flavored pork was served platter style with a bowl of tasty slaw. I did not miss the shell. I also tried the Chef’s Garden Pickled Vegetables and was treated to a nice selection of pickled radish, carrot and rutabaga slices in addition to the expected cucumber. There are a number of vegetarian friendly menu items. The server said the restaurant would soon announce a Sunday brunch menu and promised it would have gluten free options.
5975 Canal Rd.
Valley View, Ohio 44125
216.520.3640
Gluten Free items are listed on the menu.
Garden Lites
Multiple Locations/Locally and Nationally
Thank you Diane for sharing!
Great finds in the frozen food section at Costco today. Garden Lites Zucchini Chocolate Muffins were well priced at $9.99 for 14 individually wrapped GF muffins. At 120 calories each with 4g of protein and 5g of fiber, I can easily justify one for breakfast or a guilt free snack. I also bought Garden Lites Zucchini Souffles – 7 for $9.69 after $3.25 instant coupon. What do you buy at Costco? Share your favorites by leaving a reply below.
Marra’s Market
Eastsiders have a new place to find gluten free items. Marra’s Market is a small store which has a good assortment of gluten free products, including some I have not seen elsewhere. Prices are as expected for GF foods but the website has printable coupons to help offset the cost.
Located near Wilson Mills at 845 SOM Center Road in Mayfield Village, 440-684-0054.
I wouldn’t make a special trip, but stop by if you are in the neighborhood. And if you are in the neighborhood, visit the Heinen’s across the street for even more GF merchandise.
Happy shopping!
Heinen’s of Mayfield Village
860 SOM Center Road
Mayfield Village, OH 44143
Phone: (440) 449-4478
Update 7/31/14 from Joan: The market is closed.
Press Wine Bar
Tremont
Closed – Archived – 8/12/18 Diane
News from Gay:
“Last night we had dinner at the Press Wine Bar in Tremont. The experienced chef, Rachel, had marked gluten-free items on one of their menus for me and I had numerous options. I selected the Arrtic Char on a pureed sweet potato base…it was perfect. (Artic Char is similar to salmon for anyone who has not tried it.) Currently the restaurant opens at 4 pm but does plan to add lunches soon. To see their menu and location in this near west Cleveland neighborhood, go to www.presswinebar.com. or 216-566-9463.”
2221 Professor Avenue • in Historic Tremont • Cleveland