Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Off the Menu: Guero's Taco Bar

Guero's is awesome. Not only are they located on South Congress, but they also boast fantastic margaritas, live music on their outdoor stage and a very "Austin" atmosphere. I love that they were one of the first to have a full, printed gluten-free menu in this city, and they know what they are talking about. And, as always, when I can eat queso somewhere it is a win-win.

Please note: no rice here!! They sub potatoes.

Breakfast: don't forget to ask for corn tortillas!
- Tacos: choose two fillings - egg, cheese, bacon, ham, mushroom, spinach, tomatoes, beans or potatoes.
- Migas
- Huevos Rancheros

Appetizers: complimentary chips and salsa
- Black Bean & Cheese Tamales
- Chile con Queso
- Guero's Dip
- Guacamole
- Nachos Grande

Soups & Salads:
- Puebla Dinner Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Taco Salad
- Tortilla Cheese Soup
- Black Bean Soup

Enchiladas:
Fillings: Chicken especial, beef, pork, picadillo, cheese, spinach & mushroom, sauteed veggies
Sauces: Roja, verde, fresca, chipotle, ranchero

Tacos:
Fillings: Chicken especial, beef, pork, picadillo

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Off the Menu: Gusto Italian Kitchen

For my friend Maha's birthday bash she chose Gusto Italian Kitchen off Burnet Road - and of course made sure they had some gluten-free for me (such a great friend!).

As usual I called ahead to make sure and got an overwhelmingly confident response about their offerings and understanding of the diet. Upon arrival, I felt the same confidence from our waiter and the manager so I successfully ordered a VERY yummy pizza!


They let me know that the following items (all toppings and sauces included) can be made gluten-free so I will definitely be back - I miss Italian food and the more places I can get it the better :)

Please let your waiter know when you are ordering gluten-free and be sure to ask and make sure none of the menu options have changed.





Pastas:
Gemelli Pollo
Spinach & Three Cheese Lasagna
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Pappardelle Bolognese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Linguine & Mussels

Pizzas:
The Italian Job
Margherita
Four Cheese
Mushroom
Soppressata
Bacon

Then of course - there are salad, cheese and side options upon request. Bon Appetit!

Friday, June 8, 2012

Off the Menu: Austin Terrier

I want to thank some more friends in the MBA program for bringing this location to my attention! Austin Terrier prides itself on being healthy, fresh and community oriented. They also have a great variety of gluten-free options and are very kid and family friendly! I urge you to give it a try as soon as possible:


Build your own Pizza - gluten-free pizza crust available and all toppings are OK



CHEESE
Parmesan, Mozzarella, Goat, Feta, Brie

TOPPINGS
Black Olives, Broccoli, Jalapeños, Mushrooms, Pineapple, Spinach, Marinated Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cilantro, Basil

MEAT
Chicken, Sausage, Pepperoni, Ham

SPECIALTY
Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Pesto, Bacon



Specialty Pizzas:


WILLIE
Sausage, red onions, jalapeños,
black olives

TRAVIS PIE
Grilled chicken, pesto, feta, red
onions, basil

TASSO’S PIE
Feta, artichoke hearts, black olives,
red onions, oregano

SPICY TERRIER
Jalapeños, red onions, grilled
chicken, cheddar

CAPITOL PIE
Marinated Tomatoes, Italian
sausage, mushrooms, roasted red
peppers

HYBRID
Grilled Chicken, artichokes, basil,
red onions, parmesan

HAWAIIAN
Ham, pineapple, jalapeños

ZILKER LOVE
Spinach, red onions, marinated
tomatoes, feta, pesto, black olives

SXSW
Broccoli, Chicken, Red Onions,
Cheddar, Cilantro

THE ORIGINAL
Tomato sauce and cheese

THE STANDARD
Pepperoni, fontina & mozzarella

FIVE POINTS PIE
Mozzarella, provolone, fontina,
parmesan and feta, with tomato
sauce.

Soup:
Seasonal Carrot Ginger


Salads: 
ADD CHICKEN OR STEAK $2.95  •  ADD AVOCADO $1.95
DRESSINGS: House Vinaigrette, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

HOUSE SALAD
Fresh Romaine lettuce, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and
feta cheese with our house vinaigrette

CAESAR SALAD (NO CROUTONS)
Fresh Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and crispy croutons with a
traditional Caesar dressing

APPLE & BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Organic Mixed Greens, sliced apples, blue cheese crumbles, walnuts, and
house vinaigrette

GREEK SALAD
Fresh Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, marinated tomatoes, shaved red
onions, feta cheese, roasted red peppers and black olives, with house
vinaigrette

SOUTHWEST SALAD
Organic Mixed Greens, diced tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans,
avocado, cilantro and feta cheese, with chipotle ranch dressing

CHOP’D SALAD
Fresh Romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, black olives
shaved red onions, and fresh avocado, with ranch or blue cheese dressing

SEASONAL ORGANIC SALAD

Sandwiches: Served on Romaine Leaf


CHICKEN 
JACKSON  
Chicken breast, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, garlic mayo, and cheddar

GETTY
Chicken breast, pesto mayo, marinated tomatoes, spinach topped with
melted provolone cheese and feta

BUSTER
Chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions and red peppers with melted brie

CHARLIE
Chicken breast, avocado, lettuce, red onions, marinated tomatoes and mayo

HUTCH
Chicken breast, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, onions, olives, pesto mayo
and feta cheese

BUDDY
Chicken breast, spinach, marinated tomatoes, lettuce, garlic mayo,
parmesan with provolone and cheddar cheeses

CHAMPION
Chicken breast, lettuce, marinated tomatoes, garlic mayo, mozzarella,
and feta

TURKEY 
SALLY  
Turkey breast, marinated tomatoes, lettuce, pesto mayo, and brie

PEYTON  
Turkey breast, bacon, marinated tomatoes, lettuce, onions, blue cheese
dressing, Dijon horseradish, and swiss cheese

DANCER
Turkey breast, lettuce, diced tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and avocado with
garlic mayo

TOMMY
Turkey breast, alfalfa sprouts, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, and provolone


ROAST BEEF
BUFFY
Roast beef, garlic mayo or Dijon mustard, and melted brie

JACK
Roast beef, bacon, lettuce, diced tomato, horseradish and spicy Dijon
mustard, and blue cheese

FRITZ  
Roast beef, lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado with blue cheese dressing
and cheddar

REAGAN  
Roast beef, turkey breast, coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing, and swiss cheese

MEAT
FRANKIE
Genoa salami, turkey breast, lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, mayo, a
touch of oil and vinegar and provolone cheese

SCOTTIE
Bacon, organic greens, and marinated tomatoes  with avocado

FINNEGAN
Ham, turkey breast , lettuce, diced tomatoes, onions, oil and vinegar with
melted provolone

EMMA
Hot pastrami, roast beef, coleslaw, Dijon mustard, and melted swiss

LOGAN
Sliced steak marinated in an Adobo sauce garnished with a red wine
onion reduction, cheddar cheese, garlic mayonnaise, organic greens and
tomatoes served on a baguette.

VEGGIE
TORO
Avocado, broccoli , mushrooms, alfalfa sprouts covered with melted
provolone, and pesto mayo

ROADIE
Hummus, marinated tomatoes, red onions, alfalfa sprouts and lettuce
with feta

NELLIE
Spinach, marinated tomatoes, artichoke hearts, feta, fontina and basil mayo



Wednesday, June 6, 2012

UPDATED Off the Menu: Third Base Sports Bar

Hey all! It has been awhile since I posted up about Third Base, and I've been there many times since. However, when I went in on Saturday I was presented with a fancy new gluten-free menu that I wanted to be sure to share with you! The options are much more extensive than the original...and they have multiple locations!

Go Team!


BAR SNACKS

CHIPS & SALSA
GUACAMOLE
TRUFFLED POPCORN
QUESO
+ black beans, guacamole or ground beef  .5 each
STUFFED TOTS  
crawfish, andouille sausage, cheese

SOUPS & SALADS

TORTILLA SOUP
chicken, peppers, onions, corn, tortilla strips, avocado,
cheese
THIRD BASE SALAD
butter leaf, romaine, iceberg, and arugula, with carrots,
tomatoes, oregano, parmesan, Third Base vinaigrette
+ grilled chicken
+ smoked steak, seared ahi, BBQ salmon, grilled shrimp
BEEFY BLUES ON THE GREENS
smoked tenderloin, red potatoes, green beans, house
lettuce mix, pickled red onions, red wine blue cheese
vinaigrette
COBB SALAD
romaine, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, egg,
creamy blue cheese dressing
+ chicken
+ smoked steak, seared ahi, BBQ salmon, grilled shrimp
SOUTH AUSTIN CAESAR
romaine, jalapeño caesar dressing, tortilla strips, corn
+ chicken
+ smoked steak, seared ahi, BBQ salmon, grilled shrimp
CAPRESE  
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sundried tomato pesto

SIDES

Garlic Cheese Grits
Crushed Red Potatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
Creole Potato Salad
Lemon Pepper Grilled Asparagus
Fresh Fruit Salad
Blue Cheese Slaw
Sautéed Vegetables
Chips |  Fries
Chili Spiced Pineapple + Strawberry

STARTERS

CHICKEN DIABLOS  chicken, peppadew chiles, bacon, sweet chile sauce
WINGS  6 wings   |  12 wings   |  24 wings
sweet chile, smokey BBQ, spicy ranch, teriyaki, jalapeño lime, spicy garlic,
hoisin-honey mustard, lemon pepper, cajun, mild, medium, hot or habanero
with ranch or blue cheese
CHICKEN KABOBS  chicken, zucchini, squash, peppers, onions, sweet chile sauce
TRES BASE
+ HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE to any item
NACHOS  tostadas, cheese, beans, sour cream, jalapeños, pico, queso fresco  
+ chicken or beef
TILAPIA TACOS  cabbage, jalapeño cilantro ranch, escabeche carrots, grilled  
AHI TACOS  seared ahi tuna, cabbage, jalapeño cilantro ranch, escabeche carrots
CARNITAS TACOS  slow roasted pork carnitas, salsa doña pickled red onions,
queso fresco, cilantro
SHRIMP TACOS  cabbage, jalapeño cilantro ranch, escabeche carrots, grilled
tacos include rice and black beans, corn tortillas

ENTREES

BBQ SALMON  Atlantic salmon, garlic cheese grits, lemon pepper grilled asparagus
RIBS  applewood smoked St. Louis pork ribs, blue cheese slaw, fries
PORK CHOP  applewood smoked, bone-in, creole potato salad, apricot chipotle glaze
TUSCAN CHICKEN  organic chickenbreast, lemon, garlic, oregano, crushed red potatoes,
wilted spinach

SANDWICHES
house pickle, blue cheese slaw, and choice of chips or fries

SMOKEY BLU  smoked steak, arugula, pickled red onions, blue cheese, Udi’s roll
GAUCHO’S POLLO  chimichurri chicken breast, avocado aioli, Udi’s roll
BUFFALO CHICKEN  grilled chicken, medium wing sauce, lettuce,
tomato, blue cheese dressing, Udi’s roll
TURKEY BLT  smoked turkey breast, peppered bacon,
lettuce, tomato, mayo, Udi’s whole grain bread
CAPRESE SANDWICH  grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,
sundried tomato pesto, Udi’s roll

BURGERS

+ PEPPER BACON to any burger
CLASSIC CHEESE BURGER  cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion
MUSHROOM SWISS RANCH BURGER  sautéed mushrooms, ranch dressing, swiss
S.O.B.  garlicky black bean puree, guacamole, jack, cheddar, jalapeños, lettuce

BEERS

Red Bridge      $4.50
Greens Discovery Amber  16.9oz  $8.00