Celiacs Laugh Dining Out
“The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source
of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction.” – L.
Colwin
Volunteers needed to sponsor a Dining Out event!
Kimberly Duvall stepped down as the sponsor for the Dining Out events in January 2010. We all thank her for providing so many fun dining-out experiences for us (see the Restaurant list below). The Celiacs Laugh Dining Out program now depends on volunteers to sponsor or co-sponsor a dining out event. Support a local restaurant that is sensitive to the gluten-free diet while also providing a fun, safe, stress-free dining experience for our gluten-free group!
Kimberly will still serve as a resource for sponsors of dining out events. She will be available to answer any questions, suggest gluten-free friendly dining establishments, and outline procedures to sponsor an event. Contact Kimberly at kimberlyduvall@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering!
When: Saturday, September 11, 5 pm
Where: La Farfalla Cafe, 155 South Orange Street, Escondido, 92925
Cost: $7.95 - $10.95 per entree, $1.50 - $2.95 per dessert
Sponsored by: Michelle Vargas
RSVP: No later than September 6 to Michele Vargas at tv17620@sbcglobal.net
Owner and accomplished chef Terry Meihaus will prepare some of her delectable gluten-free specialties:
Entrees
Pasta and Meatballs (Dairy Free)
Lasagna
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Lemon Rosemary Chicken (Dairy Free)
Italian Salad/Greek Salad (Dairy Free without cheese)
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Fig and Strawberry Salad (Dairy Free)
Mac 'N' Cheese
Entrees will include a side salad and Terry's delicious gluten free, dairy free bread. If you would like Terry to prepare Lasagna or Mac "N" Cheese dairy free, please request when you RSVP.
Desserts
Tiramisu
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Carrot Cake
Cream Puffs
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Bars
Space is limited; RSVP to Michele Vargas no later than September 6 at tv17620@sbcglobal.net.
Kimberly Duvall, from our CSA San Diego Support Group, is the original organizer of these Dining-Out 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, Poway
Ki's restaurant,Cardiff
PF Chang's, La Jolla
A private home in La Jolla (catered)
Alfresco's Italian Buffet, San Marcos
The Firefly Bar and Grill, Encinitas
Pomegranate Russian-Georgian Restaurant, San Diego
Claim Jumper
Pamir Kabob House, Poway
Aubrey Rose Tea Room, La Mesa
Mr. Charlie’s Fortune Cookie Restaurant, Rancho Bernardo
(in the Mercado).
Mountain Mike's Pizza, Clairemont
Azul's, La Jolla (for their happy hour menu)
The Ritual Tavern, San Diego (on 30th St.)
PF Chang's, La Jolla
Claim Jumper, Carlsbad
Borrelli's Pizza and Italian Food, Encinitas - 7/08
Whole Foods, Hillcrest - 9/08
Borollos, La Jolla 1/09
Healthy Creations, Encinitas - 2/09
Uno Chicago Grill, Fashion Valley - 3/09
GNI Bakery, Escondido - 5/09
The Ritual Tavern, North Park - 7/09
La Farfalla, Escondido - 8/09
PECTOPAH Russian Georgian Restaurant, El Cajon - 9/09
The Boston Pizza, Encinitas - 10/09
PF Chang's, Carlsbad - 1/10
California Bistro, Aviara Resort, Carlsbad - 6/10
A private home in Encinitas, catered by Jana Huff from The Pantry Door - 8/10
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. . . "
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