55 South and SOL in Franklen

Friday night I had a incredible meal at 55 South Franklin. The restaurant is connected to SOL as well. There was a Gluten Free Menu or both locations. I had blackened Shrimp, Dirty Rice and the best tasting broccoli I have ever eaten.

Dubmplin's in Franklin

Yesterday we ate at Dumplin's on Maine Street.  I was thrilled when I saw they had a Gluten Free Menu along with the women who sat us, said she has Celiac and understood my needs. There were many salads to choose from (no g-free crackers) G-free soup of the day, jello and a desert. I choose the Briar Club Salad with white chicken, mandarin oranges, raisins and cashews. Served with yogurt dressing. It was very good.

McCabe Pub, Nashville

Since 1982, this restaurant off Murphy Rd, has been a favorite. Last night we sat outside eating their wonderful food.  The restaurant served me Gluten -Free grilled chicken, baked potatoes and grilled veggies.  I was impressed that she didn't serve the plate with bread.

Taco Mamacita, Nashville

Taco Mamacita has a gluten free menu!
One thing, their chips are fried in the same oil with white flour fried foods. That was sad not to be able to each corn chips. The waiter brought me out some triangle corn shells as snack while others were munching down on corn chips.
They are located on 1200 Villa Place (Edgehill & 16th Ave S)
the cutest little shopping area with a dress shop, children's shop, desert shop ect. the whole experience was very nice

Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp & Grits/Talk of the Town Tomorrow

Please join Heather Heath this Tuesday, March 8th, otherwise known as 'Fat Tuesday' where I will prepare a delicious Cajun dish to honor her native Louisiana! You can find her on Channel 5's Talk of the Town at 11 am. She will be preparing her delicious and Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp & Grits with Andouille Sausage

Pei Wei Asian Diner, Nashville

GLUTEN FREE MENU
Pei Wei has a nice gluten free menu to choose from. You can go on line to view it.

Last night I ordered the Fried Rice and asked for no soy sauce. This is not on the g-free menu but I spoke to one of the cooks and he had no problem doing it. He also confirmed there wasn't anyhting else in the dish that had gluten in it.

It was very good. I had a soy sauce travel packet in my purse that I used to spice it up.

Maggiano's Little Italian Restaurant

I think most are aware, you can go into Maggiano's and order anything off the menu- gluten free.

I get the Rigantoni D each time.

Nothing better to order Rigantoni D and gluten free beer while listening to Jeff who plays the piano.

Yum...makes for one of my favoirte evenings out.

Ruby Tuesday has a gluten free menu, Nashville

Sarah is one of the managers of the Green Hills Ruby Tuesday. She provided me with a menu that is gluten free.
suggestions:
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Salmon Salad
Creole shrimp Salad
Fresh Garden Bar
Creole Catch
Grilled Salmon
Petite Sirloin
top Sirloin
Rib Eye
Chicken Fresco
Chicken Bella
all of the sides are Gluten free but I did find it interesting that one waitress said she would hold the butter and sour cream. I think sometimes people think dairy is gluten.
Burgers
berry good yogurt parfait (no granola)
Mini Benedicts
Western Omelet
Steak & Eggs
Kids' Menu is:Beef Mini Burgers
Chop Steak
Grilled Chicken

Urban Flats Restaurant, Nashville, TN

Had a great gluten free meal at Urban Flats in the Gulch this week. The waiter was very familiar with Celiac and needs of a gluten free meal.

He guided me to several things but what I picked was Urban Baked Chicken with fresh seasonal vegetables and mashed red potatoes. It was incredible. I loved how they grilled the vegetables. $11

Amerigo's Restaurant, Nashville, TN

I had a wonderful Gluten-free meal at Amerigo's Restaurant on West End Avenue yesterday.
Great menu to include:
Caesar Salad, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad, Arugula Salad with Flame Grilled Apples and Caprese Tower. Any of them can add grilled chicken or grilled salmon.

Entrees:Spaghetti Pomodoro, Spaghetti Alfredo, Chicken Acuto, Flame Grilled Salmon Acuto, Chicken Vesuvio, Veal Piccata and Steak Trattoria.

I had the Spaghetti Pomodoro, G-free pasta tossed with diced tomatoes, capers, garlic and fresh herbs in an olive oil sauce with grilled shrimp.

Hats off to Amerigo's!!

Bricktop's restaurant in Nashville

Love this restaurant! Second time I have eaten there and love that they have a Gluten Free menu!

Tonight I had Ribs, twice baked potatoe and devel egges.

Difficulty in eating out with Celiac

I find it harder and harder to eat out with Celiac. Or myabe it just takes more patience.

I have been trying to call ahead like most chef's suggest to do.

The last two places both said "everything we serve here is full of Gluten".

I ask if they serve salads and they say yes. I ask if they serve balsamic vinaigrette with their saled, they say yes. So it's just taking time to educate each location.

Granted, I can tolorate cross contamination more than others. If I was very sensative to cross contamination,I might not be able to eat out as much as I do. Everyone must do what they know they can do.

Today I ate at The Cottage Cafe in Nashville. 163 Belle Forest Circle. www.berenicedenton.com. Located in Bellevue off Old Hickory Blvd. behind TJ Max and next door to the Bellevue Antique Mall.Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30-2:30,673-2223



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I odered mini burgers (three to a order) with no seasoning or sauce or buns. I also got a fabulous Organic Baby Spinach Salad. All it had on it was onions, tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette. It was a wonderful meal.

The owner asked me to mark on his menu, what he had that was Gluten Free. I suggested for him to purchase a box of Gluten Free Crackers and serve them with his Tuna, Chicken and Pimento Salads. He loved the idea.

Check them out, they welcome the challenge, they are good.

PF Chang's

I hope everyone is aware, PF Chang's has a gluten free menu. It is incredable.

Today I ate at the Cool Springs PF Chang's.

One thing I like is, the gluten free menu is on the back of the regular menu. Normally you have to ask for the gluten free menu.

Today I had g-free lettuce wraps and Chicken Stir Fry.

They even have a flowerless chocoate cake!

Sitar Indian Cuisine

Tonight I really stepped out of my confort zone and went to Sitar Indian Cuisine restaurant in Nashville. 116 21st Avenue North.

The owner didn't know what Gluten was but once I showed him my card I carry around and explained to him....he said you can get any entre gluten free. Obviously, stay away from the bread they give each table but all of their dishes use spices and natural foods.

It was delichous! I can't wait to go back.