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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.

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

 

Orale!

Ohio City

 

Archived by Diane on 5/28/18 – restaurant closed.

Information from Gay: Orale! at 1834 W. 25th St in the Ohio City neighborhood on the west side of Cleveland offers a number of menu options that they are willing to make gluten-free.  Today I tried their lobster gazpacho and the Pollo Ahumado.  I requested that my corn tortillas be cooked separately (i.e. not in the communal fryer) and they baked them for me. The staff is eager to please and the manager, Ann, is attentive to details. Both of my items were delicious and I will definitely return to try additional soups and entrees.  In addition to the friendliness of the staff, the restaurant is spotless – very reassuring when we are concerned about accidental cross-contamination. They are open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm during the winter. I do suggest that you call ahead (216-862-3117) if there will be more than one GF-oriented diner so as to give Ann and her staff a heads-up. The restaurant has a small, but very cheery, dining area. Sounds really tasty!  If you have eaten there, too, please share your experience by commenting below.