Diane

Light Bistro

Ohio City

lightbistro.com

2801 Bridge Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113

216-771-7130

From Gay:
Last night we stopped at Light Bistro (Ohio City neighborhood) for a late evening bite.
The general manager stopped to chat and assured me that the kitchen is always willing to work with the gluten-free requests coming from folks with CD. I ordered my favorite “small plate” of lamb meatballs in a tomato sauce plus a side salad with a fresh vinaigrette dressing.
When I go in at lunch, I typically order their fresh fish or chicken entree for the day.
Have you tried this restaurant? Please add your comments.

Update 3/14/2013: Gay says: If life brings you to the Ohio City neighborhood in Cleveland, Light Bistro located at 2801 Bridge Ave., now has a printed, gluten-free menu. In addition, they often have specials that can be prepared gluten-free. I especially enjoy their salmon or chicken entrees at lunch. And Nicole adds: I have also eaten there before and they were easily able to accommodate anything I wanted.

Pancake Breakfast at Holden Arboretum

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.

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.