The Edmonton chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) hosted a supper for members with Chef Cowan at the Century Group's Hundred Bar & Kitchen on June 7th.
What a delicious TREAT! Every course a delight, no one left hungry, and there were leftovers people politely haggled over. ;-P
My friends over at Gluten Free Edmonton did a great job documenting the events of the evening, so I'll let you read their account in their post.
Showing posts with label Restaurant. Show all posts
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Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Gluten Free at Lit Wine Bar tonight!
104 Street Look out! The Gluten Free Supper Club is heading your way!
Lit Wine Bar -> Uh-Oh. You'll need to check it out later - apparently someone let their domain lapse while they rework the site. Don't worry - they know, and they're excited to be creating a new site for you to visit.
We're excited to go visit and we'll let you know all about it after. Better still - come join us! 6pm!
Lit Wine Bar -> Uh-Oh. You'll need to check it out later - apparently someone let their domain lapse while they rework the site. Don't worry - they know, and they're excited to be creating a new site for you to visit.
We're excited to go visit and we'll let you know all about it after. Better still - come join us! 6pm!
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Sukothai Restaurant Review - cross post
Hi all - here's a link to our friends at Gluten Free Edmonton's review of Sukhothai Restaurant.
I've lived in Edmonton for just over 4 years, and driven past the restaurant a number of times, meaning to try it.
Not once, but three times this week has this restaurant been mentioned in different conversations, with completely different people. I think the universe is trying to tell me something. (And if the universe could please not get involved with spilling my frappuccino on the sidewalk this afternoon *again*, I'd appreciate it.)
UPDATE: FOUR times, and as many people mentioned Sukhothai in the past week!
I've lived in Edmonton for just over 4 years, and driven past the restaurant a number of times, meaning to try it.
Not once, but three times this week has this restaurant been mentioned in different conversations, with completely different people. I think the universe is trying to tell me something. (And if the universe could please not get involved with spilling my frappuccino on the sidewalk this afternoon *again*, I'd appreciate it.)
UPDATE: FOUR times, and as many people mentioned Sukhothai in the past week!
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
Walkabout Pub Redux
Woa. Am I in the same place as 2 months ago?
Really big changes. On the night we visited, a Thursday a few weeks ago, front of house staff friendly & cheerful, and new staff in the kitchen…
Again, the gator bites were super tasty - apparently gator tenderloin costs $70 a pound up here! Tried the garlic shrimp skewers, cooked rather nicely and tasty too.
We had a cobb salad that was fresh, green, and huge. And finally, the pepper crusted kangaroo burger with a twist. The twist was a couple of slices of beet and an egg - not your everyday filling. Don't let the beet scare you - I was told it was a very nice taste combination.
Learned from Ben the manager, that getting unique meat from their game supplier (like ostrich and gator) in Edmonton is more challenging than getting ostrich in Calgary…http://bit.ly/pUmRv0
I understand that quality staff are hard to come by, and I'm glad the owner and management have taken serious action to correct the problems that were going on at Walkabout Pub. And, I'd suggest if you are good at what you do, and love doing it, go talk to them.
Go visit, and check out Walkabout pub for yourself. Oh, and wing night is Wednesday…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
2011 Taste of Edmonton's Celiac Friendly Menu is Available
Check out our friends post about the 2011 Taste of Edmonton's Celiac Friendly Eats over at Gluten Free Edmonton
Visiting Denver & Craving GF Pizza?
Then check out GF Steve's blog post about Pizza Fusion. Even GF brownies and beer!
Pizza Fusion Denver offers gluten free pizza and more
Pizza Fusion Denver offers gluten free pizza and more
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Birthday burger at Red Robin
I like the birthday club at Red Robin.
And I like Red Robin food. They serve gluten friendly meals that taste just as good as their regular menu items. I can order and not worry that I'll have to stay close to home for a couple of days just in case.
Lettuce wrapped burgers are refreshing, and tasty. Fries were HOT and crispy today. Service from Jacqueline was just enough, not too little, not too much. (She's new from Vancouver, hoping to study wildlife biology.)
Restaurant was pretty quiet until the homeless couple came in and set up shop at the next table.
Ran into my friend BB - Biker boy (David) coming in on our way out. Nice surprise, it's been a while since we've run into each other.
Our neighbourhood is a nice 'hood.
And I like Red Robin food. They serve gluten friendly meals that taste just as good as their regular menu items. I can order and not worry that I'll have to stay close to home for a couple of days just in case.
Lettuce wrapped burgers are refreshing, and tasty. Fries were HOT and crispy today. Service from Jacqueline was just enough, not too little, not too much. (She's new from Vancouver, hoping to study wildlife biology.)
Restaurant was pretty quiet until the homeless couple came in and set up shop at the next table.
Ran into my friend BB - Biker boy (David) coming in on our way out. Nice surprise, it's been a while since we've run into each other.
Our neighbourhood is a nice 'hood.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
NEW! Chopped Leaf in DT Edmonton - Review
My friends at Gluten Free Edmonton (@gfreeYEG on Twitter) have blogged about the newest restaurant to open in Edmonton.
Check out the review here
Can't wait until I can take a zip over to try them out! Sadly it's raining pretty good, and being a big sail in my rain cape on the scooter isn't on my fun list today.
Via Twitter:
Hours: MON-FRI 7am-6pm,
SAT 10am-3pm, SUN Closed. Thanks!
Update! 10% off for Card-carrying Celiac Association members, gluten free cookies, and on Saturdays $6 salads!!
Woah, it's a great thing.
Check out the review here
Can't wait until I can take a zip over to try them out! Sadly it's raining pretty good, and being a big sail in my rain cape on the scooter isn't on my fun list today.
Via Twitter:
Hours: MON-FRI 7am-6pm,
SAT 10am-3pm, SUN Closed. Thanks!
Update! 10% off for Card-carrying Celiac Association members, gluten free cookies, and on Saturdays $6 salads!!
Woah, it's a great thing.
Light RainFriday, 6 May 2011
Alleyburger NEWS for #YEG - 10pm tonight
Update: Blog post of his "Review" and photos from Chris (Eating is The Hard Part) who didn't make it in time for a burger, but joined us for the after burger hush.
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Hear ye, Hear YE!!
Tonight, 10pm, in the alley behind 100 bar | kitchen will be an event that has happened only twice before in Edmonton's history!
Look for the RED door in the alleyway, beneath a bright light.
10009 101A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R6(780) 425-0100
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Hear ye, Hear YE!!
Tonight, 10pm, in the alley behind 100 bar | kitchen will be an event that has happened only twice before in Edmonton's history!
Look for the RED door in the alleyway, beneath a bright light.
10009 101A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R6
View Larger Map
Thursday, 5 May 2011
100 (Hundred) Bar | Kitchen Gluten Free offerings
Chef Cowan (@chefcowan on twitter) let me know they now have Gluten-Free BREAD! Kudos to the chef for being open and having options for those of us who are unable to enjoy the usual delightful offerings.
I took a quick drive through the regular menu, and while I'm sad I can't have the Bacon Cheeseburger Perogies, or the Lobster variety, The Gluten-Free Lunch and Dinner menu is really nice!
I can vouch for the Truffled Popcorn, Creme Brulé (IT'S HUGE), and the photos of that King Crab that Chef has on his seafood platter is awesome.
To be honest - EVERYTHING on the Gluten Free Lunch and Dinner menus looks excellent and succulent.
Stop by the restaurant website for the Gluten-Free Lunch menu, and the Gluten-Free Dinner menu.
100 Bar | Kitchen
Located at: 10009 101A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5J 0R6
(780) 425-0100
I took a quick drive through the regular menu, and while I'm sad I can't have the Bacon Cheeseburger Perogies, or the Lobster variety, The Gluten-Free Lunch and Dinner menu is really nice!
I can vouch for the Truffled Popcorn, Creme Brulé (IT'S HUGE), and the photos of that King Crab that Chef has on his seafood platter is awesome.
To be honest - EVERYTHING on the Gluten Free Lunch and Dinner menus looks excellent and succulent.
Stop by the restaurant website for the Gluten-Free Lunch menu, and the Gluten-Free Dinner menu.
100 Bar | Kitchen
Located at: 10009 101A Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, AB T5J 0R6
(780) 425-0100
Walkabout Pub - Walk on, folks.
UPDATE: My other half was contacted by Michael Brown, owner of Walkabout Pub and has asked for another opportunity to enchant us.
Look here for a followup visit & review.
We had tried to visit the pub on Sunday, the Website said they were open, but sadly, the door was locked.
So, we made it out last night, (a Wednesday night). Arriving by 8pm, we sat and waited for service a really really long time. Waitresses came to the table next to us, cruised past to the patio out back, table across from us, even cleared the glasses from the people who had been at the table prior to us - WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT US.
I believe multitasking just isn't within their abilities. After 15 minutes, one came by and said "Do you need something?" Seriously?! We ordered beverages and menus.
Another 10 minutes goes by. Drinks arrive, no menus. Menus finally arrive and we decide what to order, and wait. By now, I've pretty much decided it wasn't worth it, but my other half really wanted to try the exotic meats. So we try to order a Kangaroo burger, I ordered a Chicken Avocado sandwich - no bread after explaining to her "Celiac, no wheat" I'll tell you later what came about that.
She returns to the table - sorry, I can get you the chicken, but not the Kangaroo. "Ostrich?" he asks. No. She goes away to let him decide on something else.
On her return he asks for a beef burger. The menu clearly says "burgers made fresh daily" and they've only been open for 3 hours today so far. Let me check. No, there are NO burgers today. ARE WE KIDDING HERE?!
So we ordered the Gator bites, and a steak sandwich. "What's that marinated in? Oh, I'll Check" - she never gets back to us.
The meals arrive, and my dish has fries that are clearly coated in some kind of flour. Great. They have no idea what celiac, gluten free and no flour means here. Well, I'm not bothering to send it back - just feed it to my partner. The salad was wilted into the plate, and the avocado on my chicken (dry, well done), had brown spots of ugly. Ranch? The sandwich was supposed to have Ranch dressing. "You want Ranch?" It was pretty much a toss and run when she brought it.
She did check back to see how it was. I told her so-so and I meant it. Didn't matter really. They were short 2 waitresses, and speaking to the manager - I don't think that would have had any benefit. This pub is here for the drinkers - I'm surprised they got their drinks at all, but I suppose they did, and wings since it was Wing Wednesday.\
We should have checked the Urbanspoon reviews before we went, but the lure of exotic meats was too good to pass up - take our advice - PASS.
I discourage anyone with special food needs to do anything but order a beverage here - if you can get one without having to charge the bar yourself.
Walk on past Walkabout Pub. It's not the experience you think it will be.
Look here for a followup visit & review.
We had tried to visit the pub on Sunday, the Website said they were open, but sadly, the door was locked.
So, we made it out last night, (a Wednesday night). Arriving by 8pm, we sat and waited for service a really really long time. Waitresses came to the table next to us, cruised past to the patio out back, table across from us, even cleared the glasses from the people who had been at the table prior to us - WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT US.
I believe multitasking just isn't within their abilities. After 15 minutes, one came by and said "Do you need something?" Seriously?! We ordered beverages and menus.
Another 10 minutes goes by. Drinks arrive, no menus. Menus finally arrive and we decide what to order, and wait. By now, I've pretty much decided it wasn't worth it, but my other half really wanted to try the exotic meats. So we try to order a Kangaroo burger, I ordered a Chicken Avocado sandwich - no bread after explaining to her "Celiac, no wheat" I'll tell you later what came about that.
She returns to the table - sorry, I can get you the chicken, but not the Kangaroo. "Ostrich?" he asks. No. She goes away to let him decide on something else.
On her return he asks for a beef burger. The menu clearly says "burgers made fresh daily" and they've only been open for 3 hours today so far. Let me check. No, there are NO burgers today. ARE WE KIDDING HERE?!
So we ordered the Gator bites, and a steak sandwich. "What's that marinated in? Oh, I'll Check" - she never gets back to us.
The meals arrive, and my dish has fries that are clearly coated in some kind of flour. Great. They have no idea what celiac, gluten free and no flour means here. Well, I'm not bothering to send it back - just feed it to my partner. The salad was wilted into the plate, and the avocado on my chicken (dry, well done), had brown spots of ugly. Ranch? The sandwich was supposed to have Ranch dressing. "You want Ranch?" It was pretty much a toss and run when she brought it.
She did check back to see how it was. I told her so-so and I meant it. Didn't matter really. They were short 2 waitresses, and speaking to the manager - I don't think that would have had any benefit. This pub is here for the drinkers - I'm surprised they got their drinks at all, but I suppose they did, and wings since it was Wing Wednesday.\
We should have checked the Urbanspoon reviews before we went, but the lure of exotic meats was too good to pass up - take our advice - PASS.
I discourage anyone with special food needs to do anything but order a beverage here - if you can get one without having to charge the bar yourself.
Walk on past Walkabout Pub. It's not the experience you think it will be.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Gluten Free Poutine - but in Calgary
One of the blogs you might see on the left there, is the Celiac Husband. A Great read, and often the best Gluten-Free food recommendations.
He's posted a great article on their search for Gluten-Free Poutine, and on a Calgary eatery called The Big Cheese.
I shared the info with La Poutine - we might be a little closer to having Gluten-Free Poutine in Edmonton.
I highly recommend checking out the article and if you happen to be in Calgary - drop by and say HI!
He's posted a great article on their search for Gluten-Free Poutine, and on a Calgary eatery called The Big Cheese.
I shared the info with La Poutine - we might be a little closer to having Gluten-Free Poutine in Edmonton.
I highly recommend checking out the article and if you happen to be in Calgary - drop by and say HI!
$2 Tacos for Cinco de Mayo Thursday!
If you haven't heard the buzz on Twitter, Tres Carnales is serving up Tacos for the People!
$2 tacos - 4 varieties from their menu will be served at Red Star Pub at 9pm Thursday May 5th, 2011.
With the opening of their Restaurant just on the horizon, they are hosting a feed-up and gathering (with Drink Specials from Red Star Pub).
I know a few celiacs will be in line, and a bunch of good food lovers too. Don't be late - there's sure to be a crowd!
Here's the link to the Map And the address: 10534 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5J 2A3 - (780) 428-0825
$2 tacos - 4 varieties from their menu will be served at Red Star Pub at 9pm Thursday May 5th, 2011.
With the opening of their Restaurant just on the horizon, they are hosting a feed-up and gathering (with Drink Specials from Red Star Pub).
I know a few celiacs will be in line, and a bunch of good food lovers too. Don't be late - there's sure to be a crowd!
Here's the link to the Map And the address: 10534 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5J 2A3 - (780) 428-0825
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Pizzaria Prego
So we had Groupon coupons for Pizzaria Prego and decided to use them last Sunday night. The restaurant is about 2 blocks from my other half's house, and we weren't feeling like cooking after our stint trying to eat at Walkabout Pub on Sunday, (website says open, door says no). We decided to order a couple of pizzas on their in-house made gluten-free crust using our Groupons, in spite of the in-store promo (buy one, get one half price).
Spudizza and the Spolumbo sausage.
I'm not an expert food reviewer. Just an expert food consumer. (That might be why I don't have a swimsuit photo on my profile ;-) ) My other half is "normal" and eats gluten. However, he'll try the GF options so I can have the leftovers too.
I'll talk about the crust first, since it's the same on both. It's definitely OK and edible. It wasn't soggy, stayed crispy, didn't crumble at all, and it wasn't a strong flavour. Held the pizza toppings just fine. You can order any pizza in 8 or 10" size gluten free, or freestyle it yourself.
So, the Spudizza - it's a take on perogy pizza. No sour cream included, and it usually is. We picked up our pizzas right before 9pm at closing (he seemed a little annoyed), however, sour cream would have been nice to have. The artificial bacon bits - the red is a little frightening, however, he generously covered the pizza with bits. I might take my own home-made or the Costco real bacon bits in a bag variety next time.
The Spolumbo sausage pizza was my favourite. Surprize! Cheesy, meaty enough, and was good reheated. I don't particularly do well with green peppers, but they weren't plentiful enough to cause me an issue. Not as meaty as I thought it might be, but suited me just fine as it was.
On the wall there was a list of Gluten Free items as well…spaghetti, lasagne, chicken nuggets and strips, elbow pasta, ice cream cones (oh yeah, they're not the easiest to find, but they're around), cookies and granola bars. Prices - I'll call them average, maybe a teeny bit more than some places in town, but it's convenient.
I say decide for yourself. Some folks on UrbanSpoon have been vocal, but I can't say I haven't been treated worse by other shopkeepers.
Spudizza and the Spolumbo sausage.
I'm not an expert food reviewer. Just an expert food consumer. (That might be why I don't have a swimsuit photo on my profile ;-) ) My other half is "normal" and eats gluten. However, he'll try the GF options so I can have the leftovers too.
I'll talk about the crust first, since it's the same on both. It's definitely OK and edible. It wasn't soggy, stayed crispy, didn't crumble at all, and it wasn't a strong flavour. Held the pizza toppings just fine. You can order any pizza in 8 or 10" size gluten free, or freestyle it yourself.
So, the Spudizza - it's a take on perogy pizza. No sour cream included, and it usually is. We picked up our pizzas right before 9pm at closing (he seemed a little annoyed), however, sour cream would have been nice to have. The artificial bacon bits - the red is a little frightening, however, he generously covered the pizza with bits. I might take my own home-made or the Costco real bacon bits in a bag variety next time.
The Spolumbo sausage pizza was my favourite. Surprize! Cheesy, meaty enough, and was good reheated. I don't particularly do well with green peppers, but they weren't plentiful enough to cause me an issue. Not as meaty as I thought it might be, but suited me just fine as it was.
On the wall there was a list of Gluten Free items as well…spaghetti, lasagne, chicken nuggets and strips, elbow pasta, ice cream cones (oh yeah, they're not the easiest to find, but they're around), cookies and granola bars. Prices - I'll call them average, maybe a teeny bit more than some places in town, but it's convenient.
I say decide for yourself. Some folks on UrbanSpoon have been vocal, but I can't say I haven't been treated worse by other shopkeepers.
Sunday, 1 May 2011
La Poutine is OPEN!
Sadly, they were closed when we came back. Open until 8 on Sundays!
UPDATE: I have sent an email asking if either of the gravy options happens to be Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free. Stay tuned!
UPDATE May 2: I have received the response!
I also spoke with Sarah from Luzzara and she has also had a chat with the folks at the store and offered to sample their potential choices.
UPDATE: I have sent an email asking if either of the gravy options happens to be Gluten-Free/Wheat-Free. Stay tuned!
UPDATE May 2: I have received the response!
Hi Monica,
At the moment none of our gravies are gluten-free. We are currently trying to find the best one and hope to have a gluten-free gravy in the near future.
We hope to see you soon for a poutine!
La Poutine
I also spoke with Sarah from Luzzara and she has also had a chat with the folks at the store and offered to sample their potential choices.
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Saturday, 30 April 2011
Celiac Cooking Class at Sorrentino's! You bet!
Ok Folks.
I've lived Gluten Free/Wheat Free for over 20 years now. After diagnoses of IBS, "You should seek Professional help", and other discouraging excuses from medical "Professionals", my Chiropractor figured it out.
I grew up with scratch-made food. My family wasn't really well-off like some of my friends, but we were comfortable. We simply didn't have extra money for junk, pre-packaged, pre-made, or other such things. With allergies in the house, it was safer to make it ourselves as well. We made our own bread. We had family on the farm still, and as such had access to the best lamb, pork and sometimes beef. With such a diverse background (Canadian, British, Hungarian) there was a huge variety of food in the house. So I am no stranger to cooking and baking for myself. (BUY cookies? Are you kidding?!)
After today, it again brings home the message Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution has been trying to get the world to understand: It really doesn't take much to make a quick, healthy, and delicious meal at home.
Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying a few hours with 5 other lovely folks as a guest of Chef Chris Hrynyk Catering Manager/Chef of the Sorrentino's Group here in Edmonton, AB.
We made SO much food… GOOD food. We started off with a recipe that has been on the menu at Sorrentino's for 30 years (and they just celebrated 31 years in business! This one's stood the test of time.). Frutti di Mare alla Sorrentino. Prawns, scallops in a sauce of garlic, white wine (Mission Hill - Canadian), olive oil and tabasco or chilli flakes. Minutes - seriously minutes. Throw some pasta in there if you like, or just sop up the sauce with some doughy goodness of your choosing. Mmm.
More after the break!
I've lived Gluten Free/Wheat Free for over 20 years now. After diagnoses of IBS, "You should seek Professional help", and other discouraging excuses from medical "Professionals", my Chiropractor figured it out.
I grew up with scratch-made food. My family wasn't really well-off like some of my friends, but we were comfortable. We simply didn't have extra money for junk, pre-packaged, pre-made, or other such things. With allergies in the house, it was safer to make it ourselves as well. We made our own bread. We had family on the farm still, and as such had access to the best lamb, pork and sometimes beef. With such a diverse background (Canadian, British, Hungarian) there was a huge variety of food in the house. So I am no stranger to cooking and baking for myself. (BUY cookies? Are you kidding?!)
After today, it again brings home the message Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution has been trying to get the world to understand: It really doesn't take much to make a quick, healthy, and delicious meal at home.
Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying a few hours with 5 other lovely folks as a guest of Chef Chris Hrynyk Catering Manager/Chef of the Sorrentino's Group here in Edmonton, AB.
We made SO much food… GOOD food. We started off with a recipe that has been on the menu at Sorrentino's for 30 years (and they just celebrated 31 years in business! This one's stood the test of time.). Frutti di Mare alla Sorrentino. Prawns, scallops in a sauce of garlic, white wine (Mission Hill - Canadian), olive oil and tabasco or chilli flakes. Minutes - seriously minutes. Throw some pasta in there if you like, or just sop up the sauce with some doughy goodness of your choosing. Mmm.
More after the break!
Ooo, ugly presentation, but tasty…
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