Dining Out Gluten Free

Sorry for the lack of post yesterday.  My computer keeps doing this weird pixelating thing, but only when I am at home and not at computer store (of course!).  Well, as I started typing my blog last night it did it, so I shut my computer so I could show the computer guy.  But we are back up and running and blogging away!

Every once in a while a meal out is a nice break!  It can also be challenging when you are eating gluten-free!  A lot of restaurants use ready-made products that contain gluten.  Here is a small guide by cuisine on gluten-free dining out!

Mexican/TexMex- Most Mexican cuisine is made of corn and not flour.  Just be sure to ask about chips and tortillas.  Some more commercial Mexican restaurants use wheat in the sauces, so the more authentic the better (but you probably knew that any way!)

Gluten Free Restaurants- Cantina Laredo, On the Border

American- American food can be tricky.

Gluten Free Restaurants- Goode Restaurants, Boston Market, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, Chili’s, Joe’s Crab Shack, Jason’s Deli

Steak House- Because steak houses are usually al carte, they might be the easiest places to eat.  Just check the seasoning but order a piece of grilled chicken, steak or fish with some steamed or sautéed vegetables.

Gluten Free Restaurants- Outback Steak House, Eddie V’s, Capital Grille, Fleming's

Chinese/Asian- a lot of Chinese food contains gluten mainly because soy sauce contains gluten and is used in so many dishes.  Find a dedicated gluten-free restaurant in your area and stick to it! 

Gluten Free Restaurants- Pei Wei, P F Chang

Italian- Because pizza and pasta are both full of gluten, I never think of Italian food as an option.  But because most Italian restaurants make sauted or grilled protein to top a pasts, just order a protein with a gluten free sauce on top! Think marinara, Bolognese, vodka sauce, etc! With a side of sautéed spinach.  

Gluten Free Restaurants- Carraba’s Italian Grill, Carino’s Italian Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Olive Garden, Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Pizza- yes, pizza is a no-no until now! Many restaurants are offering gluten-free pizza crusts and they are actually pretty good.

Gluten Free Restaurants- Boston’s Pizza, Gatti’s Pizza

For more information:

http://www.glutenfreerestaurants.org/

http://www.glutenfreeregistry.com/