Tag: East

Julia’s 1902

https://www.julias1902.com

37819 Euclid Ave, Willoughby, 44094

Located in Willoughby House, a newly renovated mansion turned Inn, Julia’s 1902 opened in 2024.

From Julia’s 1902 website:

Julia’s 1902 is a restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of Willoughby House, an inn that offers ten unique suites. Executive Chef Jose Coronado takes inspiration from the flavors of his native country, Guatemala, as well as Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American cuisines.

Julia’s 1902 offers a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience with a variety of dietary options made from locally sourced ingredients.

I have the pleasure to dine at Julia’s a few times in the past months. Each and every time I was able to order a dish prepared specifically to be gluten free. Not only were each of the items I ordered perfectly prepared and served but the server was knowledgeable and attentive. Check out their menu, it is clearly marked for gf options. Weekly/Daily Menus with TuesdayMenu – Tapas. Weekends – Brunch.

Be sure to make a reservation. Note that this is a no-tip establishment but there is a 20% gratuity attached to your bill. Valet parking is essential as the parking lot is a bit tight.

Boaz Fresh Lebanese

University Heights, Ohio City

boaz.com

I love Boaz for the wonderful delicious gluten free bowls.

From their website:

Whether you’re an herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, gluten-free, or vegan, you can create the bowl of your dreams at Boaz. With our fresh ingredients, your next meal will be one you won’t soon forget.

They label items gluten free on their menu.

I get the Build Your Own Bowl and really love the pickled veggies, garlic sauce and seasoned chicken. So much flavor!

There are two locations: University Heights and Ohio City

ZHUG

Cleveland Hts/Cedar-Fairmount

zhugcle.com

Zhug, located in the Cedar Fairmount area of Cleveland Heights, is a casual dining – urban space offering Mediterranean Mezze. Along with fancy small plates Zhug has desserts and a full bar with both mocktails, cocktails and wine options.

Zhug was voted one of 2020’s Best New Restaurants by Esquire Magazine.

Small plates at Zhug include many gluten free offerings, both vegetarian and omnivore options, including: gf flatbread and dishes with beans, eggplant, olives, hummus, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, falafel, octopus, shrimp, lamb, and beef! Menu changes are seasonal so there is lots to try now and new stuff coming all the time!

NATURE’S OASIS

Larchmere

https://www.naturesoasisstores.com/

Check out the Cafe

With a commitment to healthy dishes, artisanal beverages, locally roasted coffee, locally sourced teas, locally baked breads and pastries, local procured dairy and produce sourced locally whenever possible!

Stopped at the Cafe today to grab a smoothie, many on the menu to pick from, along with a ‘create your own’. Requested banana, pineapple, coconut yogurt and orange juice. Super creamy and tasty! Also tried the Protein Power Bowl. Seasoned rice base with kale, tomato, feta and chopped chicken (tempeh option offered). Everything was wonderfully fresh, beautifully presented and super tasty!

The shop carries dry goods, supplements, produce, bottled beverages and much more. Check it out! If your friends choose another dining option from one of the other local vendors you can take your order to go and all share a table at the Market Hall. Across the street – Mitchell’s Ice Cream – what could possibly be better?