I'm going to start by admitting that downtown Chicago was not the easiest spot to find gluten free, dairy free, AND mostly vegetarian eats. Further complicating the situation, I really don't like to eat out for Italian food - I always feel it's never better than anything I can make at home with higher quality ingredients. So with all these needs and preferences of mine, downtown Chicago was just not my cup of tea. However, I did manage to dig up a couple of good eats all within walking distance of my base at the Weston River North Hotel.

Eat OutAdina Marguerite PeaseJune 10, 2014Chicago, Illinois, Gluten Free Comments

Gluten Free on Kauai's East & South Shore

We stayed in a historic cottage quite a bit off the beaten path on the South Shore of Kauai. All the way past the turn off to Waimea Canyon, in the town of Kekaha. Since we mostly spent our time eating in, we scoured the area for the best gluten free friendly grocery stores, farmers markets, and still stopped by a couple of spots recommended by so many others.

Eat OutAdina Marguerite PeaseApril 15, 2014Kauai, Hawaii Comments

My Top Five Food Experiences in New Zealand

When people ask me what's so great about New Zealand and why I'm always singing it's praises, there are three things I tell them about; the wonderfully kind people, the amazing scenery, and the delicious FOOD!

Eat Out, TravelAdina Marguerite PeaseMarch 5, 2014New Zealand Comments

Gluten Free On Kauai's North Shore

If you enjoy eating fresh and local foods, Kauai's North Shore is a dream for eating gluten free and generally allergen friendly. In Hanalei alone, we enjoyed some of the best fresh fish we've ever eaten, tried all sorts of new fruits, and were never stuck without safe eating options.

Eat Out, TravelAdina Marguerite PeaseFebruary 26, 2014Kauai, Hawaii, Gluten FreeComment

Traveling For A Gluten Free Lunch

Let's be honest, sometimes we all just want a good ol' sandwich for lunch. Unfortunately, this can be quite the rarity while on the road and eating gluten free. Especially if your standards for gluten free bread are as high as mine (thanks to some of these bakeries).

Eat Out, TravelAdina Marguerite PeaseFebruary 19, 2014Gluten Free, Lunch Comments

Traveling For A Gluten Free Breakfast

Following up on last week's post of gluten free bakeries - this week I'm sharing my picks for gluten free breakfasts worth traveling for. As someone with a gluten, cows milk, AND soy intolerance - I've found breakfast to be one of the most impossible meals to eat out safely. I'm also not an omelet kind of person - since plain eggs don't work well we me either.

Eat Out, TravelAdina Marguerite PeaseFebruary 5, 2014Gluten Free, BreakfastComment

Traveling For Gluten Free Bakeries

When I first started traveling while gluten free, all things food related felt rather terrifying.

Would I be able to find safe foods to eat at the grocery store? Would I be able to eat anything other than steak and a salad? Would I have to go out to dinner with my coworkers and awkwardly not order? How would I prepare any of the "toast for best quality" gluten free breads in my hotel room?

Eat Out, TravelAdina Marguerite PeaseJanuary 29, 2014Gluten Free, bakery Comments

Gluten Free In Washington, District of Columbia: At the Chef's Counter

On this last trip to Washington D.C. I got stuck in the National Geographic lobby during an insane thunderstorm, never adjusted to East Coast time, and ate at the chef's counter of an absolutely fantastic restaurant. It was a pretty wild trip.

That last experience was up there with my top gluten free dining experiences ever. Let me start by recommending that you make reservations at Birch & Barley the second you find yourself in Washington D.C. - don't let the name fool you either, they are incredibly gluten free friendly. By some amazing source of luck, I wandered in without a reservation and got seated at the chef's counter on a Thursday evening. Serious win.

As I walked in I asked the hostess about my dietary needs, specifically gluten and dairy, and was assured they would take care of me. Sitting down, I noticed the menu has a kind notation about welcoming substitutions to accommodate your needs. This was definitely my kind of place.

Eat OutAdina Marguerite PeaseOctober 16, 2013District of Columbia, Gluten Free, Gluten Free In...Comment

Gluten Free in Vancouver, British Columbia

Strange as it is, being just a few hours north of Seattle, I've barely spent any time in Vancouver, British Columbia. On our most recent trip, I made sure that at least our route remedied that situation and allowed for a drive and the most important kind of stop in this mostly new-to-me city. That most important stop of course was an all gluten free bakery that I've seen Brooke from Gluten Free Authority post about oh so many times.

Eat OutAdina Marguerite PeaseOctober 2, 2013British Columbia, Canada, Gluten Free, Gluten Free In..., VancouverComment

Gluten Free In Seattle: For the International Food Bloggers Conference

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When I moved to Seattle in 2010, I was absolutely thrilled by the relative abundance of gluten free friendly restaurants. Prior to that, I was living in a little town on the California coast with NO options - in fact, I was frequently told by restaurant staff that I could not be accommodated. So moving to Seattle was like moving to a gluten free friendly wonderland. Three years and a heck of a lot of travelling later, I think Seattle is just starting to catch up with it's biggest rival in terms of gluten free friendliness; Portland, Oregon. More and more restaurants are including information on their regular menus to indicate gluten free items or ones that can be adapted.

Since Seattle has just over 300 people descending upon it this weekend to attend the International Food Bloggers Conference (IFBC) and I'm positive I'm not the only gluten free one in the bunch, I thought I'd share some of the spots I keep returning to for great gluten free eats throughout the city. I've also included a number of links to other resources to query for even more ideas.

Let's take this one step further as well; if you find a great gluten free friendly establishment during your weekend at IFBC - share it on twitter or instagram with the hashtag; #IFBCgf.

Eat OutAdina Marguerite PeaseSeptember 18, 2013Gluten Free, Gluten Free In..., Seattle, Vegan, Vegetarian Comments

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