Tag: East

Nothing Bundt Cakes

South Euclid, Avon, Canton

First the bad news: Nothing Bundt Cakes makes beautiful (mostly) gluten filled cakes.

The (maybe) good news is that “gluten-free flavor is available at select bakeries”.

This bakery makes only bundt cakes in a variety of sizes. There were a number of flavors on display, one of which was gluten free chocolate chip.

The counter clerk shared a binder with cake ingredients and assured me that separate pans and utensils are used in preparation.

The “Bundtlet” was a large muffin size, moist and dotted with mini chocolate chips. It was topped with their signature cream cheese frosting. A truly decadent treat.

Two sizes are available gluten free. The “Bundlet” was $5 (50 cents more than the gluten filled options) and 8 inch for $25 ($3 more). The clerk said that cakes are available with 20 minutes notice.

I visited the South Euclid store located on the North side of Cedar Center – 13949 Cedar Rd, South Euclid, OH 44118.

Other nearby stores are in Avon (35925 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011) and Canton (4468 Belden Village St NW, Canton, OH 44718). They may have the gluten free cakes.

Chapati

Archived by Diane 10/13/22 – permanently closed per Google and website no longer works

chapatiindiangrill.com

Chapati Uptown
11440 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

P: 216-505-5470

Chapati CSU

2215 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

P: 216-303-9780

and food trucks in our area! Chicago and Columbus too!!

Indian food with lots of options. I can only speak to the Uptown location where the manager came to the line and prepared my dish to order. Wonderful service, knowledgeable staff, great food.

Chutney B

Shaker Heights

Archived 6/23/2021 by Diane -> closed

chutneyb.com

Van Aken Market Hall

Stall 206
Shaker Hts., OH 44122

(216) 713-1002

Simple menu! Simple Price!

Fully gluten-free options (prepared in a shared kitchen)

I had the rice bowl with Indian Masala, added the meatballs and finished with the coconut cake!

All options were awesome!

Batuqui Cleveland

Adjacent to the Shaker Sq. area of Cleveland.

batuquicleveland.com

12706 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH

A beautiful restaurant located in one of the houses of the commercial stretch of Larchmere. Don’t be intimidated – enter the front door – be enchanted and welcomed to an amazing experience.

216-801-0227

It seems like we have been trying to get to Batuqui forever. After finally making it happen we will most definitely not waste any time getting there for a repeat visit. We made a reservation for our visit and were thrilled to be seated at a table right at the front window overlooking the porch and outdoor dining area. As it was a bit of a chilly evening we loved the view and the comfort of the dining area. This also gave us the benefit of being served by Tiffany who was welcoming, wonderfully attentive, and very knowledgeable! Lovely service was the first success of this amazing meal.

We started with a plate of Pao de Queijo – little round cheesebread bites – bites of deliciousness – accompanied with delightful salads – the Bossa Nova and the Palmita. We rounded this course out with a glass of red wine (guest) and a caipirinha (mine, one of the best I’ve ever tasted).

For our meals we selected the Feijoada and Picanha Acebolada. Both dishes were substantial, both were perfectly prepared, both were delicious. We had each chosen four items for our entree selections so we made the decision to start at the top of the listings figuring we’ll work our way down the menu on subsequent visits. Dilemma solved! But, there is also a daily specials menu so it is probable that the menu and its possible combinations will never be exhausted!

While the dessert list was inviting we were both completely and fully satiated and knew we would not be able to enjoy desserts this visit. Next time we’ll save room.

Pinstripes

Pinecrest, Orange Village

111 Park Avenue
Orange Village, OH 44122
216-415-8010

https://pinstripes.com/cleveland/

Pinstripes is a sprawling entertainment and dining facility in Pinecrest.

From their website:

Pinstripes was built from a passion to gather, to celebrate, and to experience sophisticated fun. Gather around our outdoor fire pit, rival friends in a game of bocce, or lace up the bowling shoes in our grand rendition of the classic American pastime while you enjoy our Italian/American cuisine served from our scratch kitchen.

I enjoyed dinner in the Bistro on a recent spring evening. The hostess produced a gluten friendly menu when asked about gluten free availability. The server assured me that once she notes the “allergy” my food would be prepared separately in the kitchen.

The gluten friendly menu included salads, pastas, pizzas and entrees. The server said that pasta is prepared separately but pizza is made in a shared oven.

I enjoyed a Cobb salad with beautifully arranged ingredients and super fresh taste.

Gluten eating companions enjoyed a vegetable flatbread and salmon sandwich. No sandwiches on the gluten friendly menu, though I wonder if items could just be ordered without the bread.

Happy hour is available in the bar area and pizza is on the menu. Might be worth a try.