Canada
http://www.grandoakculinary.ca/
4600 Victoria Avenue
Vineland, ON
L0R 2E0
Canadian phone T: 289.567.0487
Our guest Janden writes:
This is a great market, deli, and bakery.
They serve wonderful GF wraps, sandwiches, and baked goods, with a full GF kitchen.
My #1 stop on the way to Toronto! I
n fact I usually call a couple of days ahead to have my favorite muffins ready for pick up.
Playhouse Square
https://www.zaytoonlebanesekitchen.com/
(216) 795-5000
1150 Huron Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Diane writes:
I enjoyed lunch at Zaytoon before a Playhouse Square matinee.
The small restaurant has just 2 tables and seating on stools along the windows.
The menu has items designated gluten free and the woman taking the order seemed aware of GF options and kitchen procedures. And the kitchen is open so you can watch the chef make your lunch.
Chicken soup was served piping hot with lots of chicken and an interesting touch of cinnamon. The falafel plate comes with 2 sides and I chose hummus and fries. All was really tasty.
Cleveland
https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/lakefront-reservation/merwin-s-wharf
1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-664-5696
Myself, my husband and another friend ate lunch here Sept. 28. As it was a nice day we ate outside, with a lovely river view, rose bushes in bloom yet and very pleasant overall. I was presented with a laminated gluten-free menu that contained a nice selection. Most sandwiches were available gluten-free with lettuce replacing the usual bun, which was fine. Service was very good and my meal (Cuban type sandwich but on lettuce with green beans on the side) was tasty and filling. Prices were a bit on the high side, but the value was well worth it. Afterwards we strolled the waterfront and examined the information signs detailing the area’s history. A pleasant time and I’m sure we will return. FYI In addition to a fire pit area outside, there is also a huge outdoor fireplace with comfortable seating. I can imagine that evenings here are fabulous.
Avon
http://www.stripsteakhouse.com
3684 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
440-934-9900
Anne Writes:
My husband and I dined at this restaurant July 25th to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. We were very pleasantly impressed with the atmosphere (restored Evers Barn 1851 in historic Olde Avon Village), menu selections, serving sizes and service.
They have an extensive (laminated!) gluten-free menu. I chose almond prawns appetizer, lobster bisque, 6 oz. steak filet with Béarnaise sauce, garlic buttered broccoli, scalloped potatoes and crème brulee for dessert. My husband had a huge steak and house pierogis. The side dishes come family style and, although they are presented for 2 servings, they could easily serve 3 to 4.
This restaurant is famous for its meats – all are of the highest quality and are aged 21 days in a vacuum seal. They were perfectly cooked and extremely tender and juicy. Our server could not have been nicer nor more efficient. We must have spent about 2 hours there slowly dining and enjoying ourselves.
Lastly, all this comes at a price (but we had a $150 gift certificate to use, so we were splurging). Even so, we will likely go back there again, perhaps for a special occasion, as the food was scrumptious and we truly enjoyed our evening (especially the gluten-free ordering ease!).
East, Little Italy, University Circle
12200 Mayfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
216.795.2355
Mariann writes:
Mia Bella – Little Italy, located at the corner of Murray Hill Rd. and Mayfield Rd., has much to offer the g-f diner. In every section of the menu – Soups, Salads, Appetizers, Pizzas, Entrees and Sides there are items to choose.
Our party of 6 had a reservation this past Saturday evening and we were happy that we reserved in advance. The dining room is small and super busy, but we were impressed that they are sufficiently staffed to make it all happen.
Reservations are most highly recommended!!
We chose salads to start our meal off. The selections at our table included Roasted Beet Salad, Caesar Salad, and Albanian Chopped Salad. All were freshly prepared with nice crisp vegetables and great dressings. The entrees chosen by our party included Seafood Risotto (the scampi were huge), Cheese Tortellini (pictured here)
Cheese Ravioli with Artichoke Hearts, and Mushroom Risotto.
My fellow diners declared each and every dish to be wonderful!
For the g-f diner Mia Bella offers a g-f pasta with most pasta dishes able to be modified to accommodate. According to the on-line menu there is also the option for g-f pizza although I did not notice this while in the restaurant so will need to go back and do some investigating on that. The Risotto dishes are g-f – the seafood option has a red sauce and the mushroom option has a white sauce. G-F Entree options include Lamb Chops, Ribeye Steak and Scallops. To finish the meal my fellow diners chose Espresso’s or digestive liqueurs – me – I chose the Spumoni Gelato!
I’m looking forward to going back to dine at Mia Bella – to try the pizza or one of the pasta dishes and also the calamari appetizer.
And to have another Spumoni…….
