Green's Gluten Free Beer Review - Magically Delicious

Green's Gluten Free Beer (3 types).

I was given 3 Green's Gluten Free Beers to try for my birthday a while back.  They were a bit of an extravagant treat, as I usually would not have spent so much on a bottle of beer.  Now that I have tried them, I am willing to pay to have them again, as they were quite different (and pretty darn strong).  They are each 500mL, so larger than a normal beer (if that allows one to justify spending more money on them).  If you care, they are a Belgian import.  You can usually find them at BevMo or Total Wine.  Here is their North American site.

I will give them each a brief review ordered by descending alcohol content...Notice the large Gluten Free text on each bottle...puts your mind at ease.

Green's Tripel Blonde Ale (gluten free)

1. Green's Tripel Blonde Ale (8.5% ALC/VOL).  Potent. Yellow gold. Tangy kick. Lot of head. Consider adding lemon or orange slice.

Green's Dubbel Dark Ale (gluten free)

2. Green's Dubbel Dark Ale (7% ALC/VOL). Dark. Nutty brown. Fizzy. Like a less sweet Newcastle (if you ever tried that before becoming Gluten Free).

Green's Amber Ale (gluten free) - sorry it's a bit blurry...

3. Green's Amber Ale (6% ALC/VOL). Sweet. Dark cranberry red. Frothy. Little fizzy.  Good with piece of chocolate...random, I know.

Wingstop - NO LONGER Gluten Free Wings of ANY kind(Beware)

Once upon a time there were GF wings offered atWingstop.

I went on their website to find a location near me and decided to double check the allergens. 

Egad!  ALL of their food now is listed as containing gluten because of the way they filtrate their oil in the cleaning process, even the bone-in wings may have trace amounts of gluten...and can no longer be called completely gluten-free.  (I'm guessing that means that they mix the boneless and bone-in wing oil during the cleaning process.)

Don't believe me (or don't want to believe me)? 

Their allergens can be found on the website here.

Looks like I will be going to TGI Friday's for some bone-in wings that are GF from now on.  Several locations now offer a gluten free menu...ask at the one nearest to you.  I'll post some photos when I get around to it.

I guess this shows that it is always good to double check that allergen information at a restaurant has not changed since your last visit....

GF Restaurant Review - Seasons 52 at South Coast Plaza

A few weeks ago I visited Seasons52 in the South Coast Plaza.

Their name comes from a "seasonally-inspired" menu (their words). They use fresh ingredients and promise that nothing on the menu is over 475 calories. 

Seasons52 Coaster

Their alternative menus (including gluten free) can be found here.

I had a nice beef meal, with seasonal vegetables and tasty potatoes.  The sauce was tasty, but probably too spicy for most people (I really enjoyed it).

Gluten Free Lunch @ Seasons 52 in South Coast Plaza

 I enjoyed the meal, but was rather hungry a few hours later (the downside of a low calorie lunch).

Service was attentive and unobtrusive.  The interior was nicely designed, though some of the dining room chairs looked rather battered.

Seasons 52 Interior

The wait for food was about 20 minutes, because it was cooked to order, so make sure you are not in a rush. 

The official address is:

Seasons 52
At South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol St Suite # 2802

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(714) 437-5252

 

It is located on the outside of the mall, the entry looks like this:

Seasons 52 Costa Mesa Entry

CeliacsUnited.com Hits 10,000 page views

Thanks to you readers, celiacsunited.com got its 10,000th page view yesterday.  Thanks for using my gluten free resource as your resource also.  I'll be trying a small format change in the future, with more top 5 lists going forward.  Let me know how you like it.

Gluten Free in Mammoth Lakes

I was up in Mammoth two weeks ago and found a few gluten free places to eat.  If you are up there for camping/fishing/biking/skiing/snowboarding/... here are some places to consider.

Stellar Brew and Deli
3280 B Main St.
Serve Breakfast and Lunch (coffee shop with alcohol).
They had many gluten free and vegan options on the weekend, and a few on weekdays.
 I tried two of the muffins and enjoyed them both.
They also have GF sandwiches for lunch.
Great GF Option.  Cozy eat in area, or take your food to go.

Angel's Restaurant. 
On the corner of Main St and Sierra Blvd, across from Quality Inn.
Wood smoked BBQ with several gluten free options.  Gluten free options are not online, but ask at the reservation desk in the restaurant..  Has a slightly different taste since it is wood smoked.  Their homemade bbq sauces were gluten free.  Not overly pricey (~$20ish).  I'd eat here again (and would probably enjoy the meal more if I were fresh off the slopes).  Nowhere near as good as Blue Smoke in New York, or Newport Rib Company (both reviewed elsewhere on this site), but celiacs can't be all that picky when it comes to finding places that you can eat out in smaller towns.

Gluten Free in Boston (gf travel) Ideas

I'm heading to Boston in the near future for a trip. 
Places on the list are possible options while sightseeing...I have not been to them yet, so reviews will have to wait until my return.  The list is more for my own reference while there.  If you are going, this may also help you.
I will be based just north of Harvard University, in Cambridge (Porter Square Transit Stop).  I hope to find some options near there....

 Elephant Walk Restaurant - several locations, link is to menus.
2067 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
617-492-6900
Brunch - Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm  (cost is $10-15)
Lunch - Monday-Friday 11:30am - 4:00pm (generally $10-$15)
Dinner - Monday-Friday 4:00pm - 10:00pm (entrees are $15-$25)
Dinner - Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm - 10:00pm (entrees are $15-$25)
other locations:
Boston: 900 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215     617-247-1500
Waltham: too far east for the casual tourist. 

B.Good - several locations. including but not limited to back bay, downtown boston, and harvard. 
Burgers, with gluten free bun.

Chipotle - lots of locations. Closest to me will be One Brattle Square 02138 (@ Harvard Square)
Downtown location at 101 Summer St [Bedford and Lincoln]

PF Changs - 3 locations: 
Cambridgeside Galleria (near the museum of science) Lechmere is closest Transit
100 CambridgeSide Place, Suite C101
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-250-9965

Downtown (southwest of Boston Common) Arlington is closest Transit
8 Park Plaza Space D-6
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 573-0821

Prudential Center  (Prudential Station is closest Transit)
800 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 378-9961

Trader Joes - first 2 locations are closest but not really transit convenient....
211 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone Number: 617-498-3201
Trading Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm No Alcohol Sold
 View Map

748 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone Number: 617-491-8582 Trading Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Alcohol: Beer & Wine Sold M-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm  View Map

1317 Beacon Street Brookline, MA 02446 Phone Number: 617-278-9997 Trading Hours: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Alcohol: Beer & Wine Sold M-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm View Map

Whole Foods Market - several around. check website for locations.
115 Prospect St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 USA   617.492.0070
 --seems most convenient. Central Square is Transit.

Also one in Charles River Plaza (Bowdoin is Transit)
181 Cambridge St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 USA  617.723.0004


The Ginger Exchange - 1287 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 250-8618
(closest cross street is prospect)
GF pad thai and singapore rice noodles are some of the gf options (currently priced at $8)
interesting idea for lunch. also not too transit convenient.  dished that are spicy = very... (reviewers say)
*****free delivery with $15 order minimum
12 - 3, 5 - 11, bar closes at 12am (monday-wed)
12 - 3, 5 - 12, bar closes at 1amc(thursday - friday)
12 - 12, bar closes at 1am (saturday)
12 - 10 (sunday)
 Closed Monday - Friday from 3 - 5pm

Myers + Chang -
separate gf menu includes Indonesian fried rice at $14.
1145 Washington St (South End)
Boston MA 02118
617.542.5200
open from 11:30am until 10pm (11pm some nights)


East Coast Grill - 1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 491-6568
said to do well with food allergies. seafood place. $20-30 for entrees.  pricey. not transit convenient.

Wagamama - 3 locations. gf options. great idea for lunch. $8-15ish
faneuil hall, harvard square, prudential center

Stone Hearth Pizza -  1782 Mass Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140   617-492-1111
Just south of Porter Square. GF Pizza. 11:30 am til 9 or 10pm.
GF Pasta is about $10. GF Pizza is $8-$20 depending on size/toppings.


Zing Pizza - 1925 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA (617) 497-4300
GF slice night on Wednesdays. in Porter Square. gf available other times?
Closed Mondays.  Open 12pm til 9 or 10pm.
Delivery available after 3:30pm within a 2 mile radius.

Nebo Restaurant - has gf menu. italian. pricey $25ish. looks good. opens at 5pm.
90 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114   (617) 723-6326
Boston's North End/Bullfinch Triangle  () ‎

Bertucci's Brick Oven - 799 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139-3509 (617) 661-8356 () ‎ 
Near Lafayette Square. Italian Food. Chain store found in several states.
entrees at $15-20. separate gf menu.

Kickass Cupcakes
378 Highland Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 (Davis Square Transit)
They ask: Please call to check on today's gluten free flavor availability in the store.
Phone: 617-628-CUPS
Hours:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
11-7	11-7	11-7	11-8	11-10	11-10	12-6

NOT ON THIS LIST (as of July 2011)
Outback Steakhouse - not currently in Boston
Dennys - not currently in Boston

GF BBQ in the OC and Long Beach (newport rib company)

It is nice to find somewhere that serves celiac friendly food, and an added bonus if the food is actually decent.
Newport Rib Company is GREAT!

Their menu identifies menu items as being gluten free or gluten/casein free. 

They have a large menu.  There are salads for the non-carnivores, but I'd recommend vegans eat elsewhere and save the table space for people that want some excellent GF BBQ.

In Costa Mesa, they are called "The Newport Rib Company."  The Long Beach location is called "Naples Rib Company."  I ate at the Newport Rib Company, so all comments and pics are from that location.
The first picture is of their BBQ sauce.  I don't know why there are babies on the bottle (bit strange), but their BBQ sauce is free of gluten and casein.  They sell it at some local stores, and I got a bottle to take home w/me.  The sauce is great, and can be slathered liberally on anything (except maybe your morning cereal).

Gluten Free BBQ Sauce from the rib company

 

The next picture is of "The Combo."  It is a Ribs, Chicken, Brisket, and Louisiana Hot Sausage platter.

"The Combo"

I tried to consume an entire BBQed Baby Back Ribs Platter (A Very Large Size).  My sides were BBQed beans and Mashed Sweet Potatoes (both GF and good).  I managed to defeat the ribs, but was unable to eat for about 18 hours as I was so incredibly full.  They were lovely and were so large that they draped off the edge of the plate.

BBQed Baby Back Ribs (A Very Large Size)

All dinners are served with cornbread, fresh vegetables (corn for me), fruit (in this case pineapple), and your choice of 2 sides (extensive list).  They have 2 types of cornbread, GF and regular.  It was nice to see that the GF variety had a different shape, so that there was absolutely no confusion about which one was the GF.  The GF cornbread was warm and steaming. Excellent.

Gluten Free Cornbread

I highly recommend Newport Rib Company for anyone looking for GF BBQ.  Non-celiacs will love it too.