Celiacs Laugh Dining Out
CSA San Diego Chapter
“The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source
of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction.” – L.
Colwin
TBD
Please RSVP to kimberlyduvall@yahoo.com
Kimberly Duvall, from our CSA San Diego Support Group is the original organizer of these Dining-Out events that meets once a month or every other month. Michele Vargas and others are now also helping to set up these events. Anywhere from
6 to 40 people have attended in the past.
The following are some of the
previous locations that these special dining events have taken place:
Outback
Steakhouse
Ki's restaurant in Cardiff
PF Chang's in La Jolla
A private home in La Jolla (catered)
Alfresco's Italian Buffet in San Marcos
The Firefly Bar and Grill in Encinitas
Pomegranate Russian-Georgian Restaurant in San Diego
Claim Jumper
Pamir Kabob House in Poway
Aubrey Rose Tea Room in La Mesa
Mr. Charlie’s Fortune Cookie Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo
(In the Mercado).
Mountain Mike's Pizza in Clairemont
Azul's in La Jolla for their happy hour menu
The Ritual Tavern on 30th St. in San Diego
PF Chang's (La Jolla)
Claim Jumper (Carlsbad)
Borrelli's Pizza and Italian Food (Encinitas) - 7/08
A note from Michele Vargas
about the Celiacs Laugh Dining Out group, 8/06:
"When I was diagnosed with CD 9 months ago, my entire way of life
changed, especially where dining out was concerned. I soon realized
that one of my favorite
activities could no longer be taken for granted. It had become a stressful
event, starting
with the choice of a restaurant, and progressing to an 'interrogation'
of managers, servers and chefs. Of course, one positive aspect of this past
year has been
my membership in CSA.
When Kim Duvall announced the idea of celiacs dining
out together, I was IN! So far, we've enjoyed delicious GF meals
at two restaurants;
Outback
Steakhouse
in Poway, and Ki's in Cardiff. Kim has done much of the 'groundwork'
for us by speaking to restaurant personnel far ahead of time. Although
all
of us accept
some risk when eating out, Kim's communication with the staff can actually
help
educate all those involved in the preparation of our food. For me,
it's also been enjoyable to dine out with a group of very nice
people who
live and/or
understand GF. . . "
Review of "Dining-in" in September,
2006
"Roxie and Terry Johnson were our hosts for a wonderful evening
of wining and dining at their goreous home in La Jolla. While gazing
at the beautiful
sunset, palm trees, and the ocean, we were treated to appetizers, delicious
quiche, yummy pineapple-carrot cupcakes, cookies, and coffee. All,
of course, were
gluten-free,
and prepared by Chef Marilyn Kovach, personal chef service. Chef
Marilyn can be reached at 760-753-7343 or chefmarilyn1@netscape.net.
Thanks to our hosts for opening their home to our group."
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