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

Mr. Gatti's Gluten-Free Pizza!!

I was so excited to not only receive this picture of an insert for Gatti's gluten-free pizza thanks to my friend Jeff, but also to drive by and see a nice, big poster too! Gatti's is taking g-free mainstream at all of its Austin locations according to the advertising - and I couldn't be happier!

As many of you have noticed from Domino's recent news, cross-contamination is a huge problem when it comes to eating gluten-free in a mainstream location. Gatti's requires their employees to take a training course on gluten-free, take a test to ensure they understand and then follow strict procedures in the kitchen to avoid any problems. This means that even Celiac customers are safe and can have this pizza without fear, and you don't have to worry about mix-ups with orders because there is a designated gluten-free specialist who fields them all.

While I know other restaurants offer gluten-free pizza here in town, Gatti's has a great price point that is hard to beat and offers a 12" option that is better for families. Let me know if you try and what you think!

On their website they still list only 6 locations -  but don't worry, the inserts never lie! Added bonus - they actually do it right...

Off the Menu: Cover 3

Cover 3 is right down the street from both  my house and my new internship, with the added bonus of being centrally located for almost everyone! It is a great happy hour location with free wi-fi if you have business meetings.

In addition to the official gluten-free menu items listed below (from their on-site menu) you can get the hamburgers without a bun as long as you make sure to explain that it must be kept from cross-contamination.

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Cover 3 Salad
Mixed greens, candied walnuts, sliced fuji apples & crumbled goat cheese, raspberry-dijon vinaigrette

Allendale
Baby spinach & mixed greens with brick chicken, applewood smoked bacon, dates, avocado, chopped egg, red onion, blue cheese & candied walnuts with honey-balsamic vinaigrette

Brick Chicken
Semi-boneless 1/2 chicken with classic Sicilian vinaigrette & garlic mashed potatoes

Jumbo North Atlantic Scallops
White wine & goat cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon & toasted almonds

8oz. Filet Mignon
With gorgonzola butter & garlic mashed potatoes

Sides: sauteed spinach, seasonal vegetables

Off the Menu: Bartlett's Austin

Bartlett's is located at Anderson and Burnet and boasts a WIDE variety of gluten-free dishes. Their sandwiches have buns courtesy of Smart Flour Foods and the remainder of the menu is delicious and full. Check it out!

STARTERS & SIDES
Home Smoked Salmon without toast points    15Artichokes (when available)   13Shoestring French Fries   5Cole slaw   5Seasonal Vegetable   5Wilted Spinach   5True Idaho Baked Potato   6

Burgers and Sandwiches

All burgers and sandwiches are served without buns Add a gluten free bun from Smart Flour Foods for $1.50 CHEESEBURGER*   15 Fresh ground chuck with Cheddar, tomato, lettuce, pickles, and onion CANADIAN BURGER*   15 Canadian bacon, chopped Cheddar and onion BRENTWOOD CHICKEN SANDWICH   15 Marinated chicken breast with Jack cheese, red onion, tomato, and arugula FRESH FISH SANDWICH*   17 Grilled 6 oz fillet with leaf lettuce, tomato, red onion and our Chef's dressing + Choose: Coleslaw, French Fries or Seasonal Vegetable Salads GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD   15 Mixed greens and corn tortilla strips with honey-lime vinaigrette CLUB SALAD   15 Grilled chicken with mixed greens, smokehouse bacon, avocado, egg, and tomato SASHIMI TUNA SALAD*   MKT Pan-seared ahi tuna with cilantro-ginger vinaigrette, mixed greens, red onion, avocado, mango and tomatoes *Please specify no soy sauce ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD   19 Rotisserie chicken with avocado, mango, and herbs in Thai dressing CAESAR SALAD   10 Crisp Romaine with Reggiano and our eggless Caesar dressing TRADITIONAL SALAD   10 Mixed greens, carrots, corn, chopped egg, and smokehouse bacon +Dressings: Blue Cheese, Mustard-Honey, Buttermilk Garlic, or Vinaigrette Entrees: TODAY'S FRESH FISH*   MKT Filleted in house daily, simply grilled over hardwood, with seasonal vegetable SEASONAL VEGETABLE PLATE   17 This season's hand-selected vegetables ROTISSERIE CHICKEN   19 Half a roasted chicken with crushed herbs, served with wilted spinach DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOP   26 Cured in-house and hardwood grilled, served with a baked potato ROASTED PRIME RIB*   33 Aged prime rib roasted on the bone, served with a baked potato *Please specify no Au Jus HAND-CUT FILET*   36 Beef tenderloin grilled over hardwood, served with wilted spinach +Caesar or Traditional Salad to accompany your entrée   6 Dessert: Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream   2 Orange Chocolate Pot de Creme 5

Off the Menu: Corazon at Castle Hill

Corazon at Castle Hill is FANTASTIC for gluten-free diners!!! Please note also that many items below are without empanadas, flour tortillas or croutons to make them gluten-free. All items are marked on the menu with a heart symbol.  Enjoy!!

Dinner
Soups:
Sopa de Elote
Posole Blanco

Salads:
Nopalitos Salad
Corazon House Salad
Southwestern Caesar Salad add either chicken or grilled shrimp
Interior Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad
Spicy "Hacked" Chicken Salad
Grilled Salmon and Arugula Salad

Entrees:
Grilled Black Angus Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Half Rack of Lamb
Sauteed Gulf Redfish
Pan Seared and Roasted Duck Breast
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
New York Strip with Red Wine Sauce
Potato-Corn Sope with Wild Mushroom
Vegetable Chile Relleno
Shrimp Enchiladas

Differences in Lunch Menu:
Soups and Salad Same as Above


Casual Plates:
Al Pastor

Entrees:
Beef Carne Asada
Yucatecan Style Seared Fish
Chicken Enchiladas Mole Negro

Off the Menu: The Steeping Room

The Steeping Room is located at the Domain and highly recommended. Easy to just stop in while you are shopping or sit outside with a snack! Find the location here: http://thesteepingroom.com/default.asp?contentID=686


The following items can be made gluten-free just ask the waitstaff!

Breakfast

The Morning Meal
two eggs scrambled or fried, side of bacon or
veggie soysage, wheat or white toast, jam
and your choice of fruit or balsamic dressed
mixed greens (GF)
sub a scone for toast add $1.50
sub rice or spelt toast add $.50

Breakfast Bowl
black beans, potatoes, and your choice of sour
cream or vegan cashew sauce with balsamic
dressed mixed greens (V, GF)
add an over easy egg for $1.50

Mushroom Tarragon Omelet > $6.95
two egg omelet with goat cheese, mushrooms
and tarragon. Served with wheat or white toast,
jam and your choice of fruit or balsamic
dressed greens (GF)
add ham to your omelet for $1.50

Seasonal Scramble > $6.95
two eggs or organic tofu scrambled with potato,
caramelized onion and basil. Served with wheat
or white toast, jam and your choice of fruit or
mixed greens (V, GF)
add our mix of cheddar and gruyère cheese
to the scramble for $1.00
to sub a scone for toast add $1.50
to sub rice or spelt toast add $.50

Chilaquiles Frittata > $8.95
a baked egg dish with corn tortillas, tomatoes,
onion, roasted jalapeños and queso fresco.
Served with a roasted tomato salsa and choice
of fruit or salad (GF)

Breakfast Sandwich> $3.50
scrambled egg topped with white Vermont
cheddar. Choice of spicy or regular on
wheat or white bread (GF)
add ham, bacon or soysage $1.50
add tomato $.50
sub rice or spelt bread add $.50

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich > $3.50
baked tofu with hummus, cilantro and spicy
sriracha. Choice of wheat or white bread (V, GF)
sub rice or spelt bread add $.50
sub soysage for tofu add $1.00
add tomato $.50
Kid's Breakfast > $3.75
one scrambled egg, one piece of wheat
or white toast, jam and kid’s fruit (GF)
sub rice or spelt toast add $.25

Lunch & Dinner

Napa Rolls > $6.95
two soft spring rolls filled with your choice of tofu or natural chicken, napa cabbage, julienned carrots, and a blend of fresh mint, basil, cilantro and scallions. Served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce (V, GF)

Cheese Plate > $13.95
three cheeses from Antonelli’s cheese shop,
fruit, rosemary honey and crackers. Ask your
server for today’s selections (GF)

Mediterranean Plate > $8.95
dolmas, olives, hummus, feta, and flatbread (V,GF)

Soups of the Day (V, GF)
cup > $3.25  bowl and to go > $5.25

Soup and Scone Combo (V, GF)
cup > $5.50
bowl and to go combo > $7.50

Soup and Salad Combo (V, GF)
cup > $5.75
bowl and to go combo > $7.75
soup and a side salad of mixed greens
cashew caesar or tao of green add $1.50

Soup and Tea Sandwich Combo (V, GF)
cup > $7.25
bowl and to go combo > $9.25
soup and a half order of tea sandwiches
add $1 for jasmine gravlax
Seasonal Fruit Cup (V, GF) > $4.75
add organic White Mountain Bulgarian
yogurt > $1

Chilaquiles Frittata > $8.95
a baked egg dish with corn tortillas, tomatoes, onion, roasted jalapeños and queso fresco. Served with a roasted tomato salsa and a mixed green salad (GF)

Curry Bowl > $ market price
today’s curry dish served with our grain
of the day (GF, often V) 


Buddha Bowl > $10.95
today’s grain, bean, sautéed greens, sweet
potato and baked tofu. Choose one sauce:
peanut sauce, cashew sauce, honey orange sauce,  sesame tamari vinaigrette, balsamic
vinaigrette, sesame lime or EVOO (V, GF)
sub chicken for tofu add $1

Tea House Bowl > $9.95
tea braised natural chicken salad, tao of
green salad and our grain of the day (V, GF)
vegan sub tofu


Honey Orange Jicama > $8.95 
organic mesclun greens tossed in a honey orange dressing with jicama, green apple, orange supremes, red onion and toasted walnuts (V, GF)

Tao of Green > $9.75
shredded napa, purple and green cabbage, carrots, daikon, peanuts, cilantro and scallions tossed with a sesame dressing. Entrée salad includes natural chicken or tofu (V, GF)

Cashew Caesar > $7.95
a fresh and delightful take on the old standard - young romaine hearts tossed in a tangy
cashew dressing, garnished with garlic croutons, cracked pepper and toasted cashews
GF sub rice crackers for croutons
The Crescent > $9.75
organic mixed greens and romaine tossed with balsamic dressing and and topped with feta, kalamata olives, red onion, tomato, walnuts and dolmas (V, GF)
vegan sub hummus for feta

The following are tea sandwiches - rice or spelt bread can be substituted

Lapsang Souchong Chicken Salad > $9.25
tender tea braised natural chicken mixed with
celery, green apples and scallions and
dressed in our lapsang vinaigrette (GF)

Lemon Edamame > $8.50
a light and lemony edamame spread
finished with scallion and cucumber (V, GF)

Pork Tenderloin > $9.25
a Malaysian inspired marinated pork
tenderloin finished with cilantro, scallions
and chili mayo (GF)

Goat Cheese > $8.75
with olive tapenade and arugula (GF)


Roast Beef > $9.25
natural roast beef with caramelized
onions, roasted red peppers and
basil mayo (GF)

Jasmine Gravlax* > $9.95
jasmine tea-cured Atlantic salmon
with cream cheese and thinly sliced
cucumber (GF)

BAT > $8.95
bacon, arugula and tomato with basil mayo
(V, GF)
vegan sub tempeh bacon and basil veganaise

Cream Cheese and Cucumber > $7.95
the classic (GF)


TBLT > $8.95
natural turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato
with basil mayo (GF)

Roast Beef with Chili Lime Tomatoes > $9.50
natural roast beef, feta spread, arugula,
sauteed chili lime tomatoes and caramelized onions (GF)

Grilled Vegetable > $9.75
your choice of tofu or eggplant with zucchini, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, walnut arugula pesto and goat cheese, served warm
(V, GF)
vegan sub hummus

Baked Tofu Sandwich > $8.75
choose one:
a) Ginger Tofu with cucumber, carrot,
pickled onion, tomato, and hummus (V, GF)
b) TTLT with tofu, tempeh bacon, lettuce, tomato and basil veganaise (V, GF)


Grilled Cheese > $7.50
white Vermont cheddar, sundried tomato
paste, and fresh basil grilled on sliced
wheat or white bread (GF)
Croque Monsieur > $9.95
our version of the classic French ham and
cheese sandwich. Broiled open faced with
scallion aioli and tomato (GF)
veg sub tofu 

Kid's Choice > $4.25
served on white or wheat bread
with kid’s fruit (V, GF)
sub spelt or rice bread add $.50
choose one sandwich from the list below:
• turkey or ham (choose 2: lettuce, tomato
or cheese)
• apple OR cucumber slices with cream cheese
• PB & J sub organic almond butter $.50
• plain grilled cheese
• hummus with carrot and cucumber


Enjoy! They also have brunch :)

Off the Menu: Texican Cafe

Hey all, first off, THANK YOU for reading my blog! I hope it helps you all as much as it helps me while learning how to cope with a gluten-free lifestyle.


Please find the Texican Cafe locations here: addition to the map coming soon! As always make sure to tell your server that you are gluten-free to ensure they won't add anything incorrectly.


Appetizers:

Botana Platter     

Four stuffed jalapenos, four chicken taquitos, a guacamole slad and chile con queso. Served with sour cream.

Nachos:

“Texican Nachos”

A pile of chips with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, smothered with black beans, chile con queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream.

Nachos al Carbon

Tostada chips covered with your choice of beef or chicken fajita with refried beans, white cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

Nachos Supreme

Nachos wth a twist! Refried beans and ground beef with cheddar cheese or shredden chicken with white cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream.

Bean & Cheese Nachos

Tostada chips with refried beans and melted cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.

Soups, Salads y Mas

Tortilla Soup

Best in town! A zesty spicy chicken soup. Served with rice, white cheese, fresh homemade tortilla strips and lime.

Add avocado slices – 1.50

Shrimp Soup Cozumel

Large tomato based shrimp soup topped with cilantro. Served with fresh homemade tortilla strips and lime.    (made to order)

House Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and tortilla strips.

Grilled or Crispy Chicken Salad

A large House Salad with grilled chicken breast strips or fried chicken strips.

Grilled Specialties:

Steak Juana Maria (10 oz.)

Tender rib-eye steak in a citrus marinade with grilled bell peppers, onion and tomatoes. Served with homemade fries, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Steak Tampiquena (10 oz.)

The Owner’s Favorite! Juicy succulent rib-eye steak in a citrus marinade with one cheese “El Paso” enchilada and a side of ranchero sauce, refried beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Steak Fabian (10 oz.)

Tender rib-eye steak strips in a citrus marinade with whole Serrano peppers and onions. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Golla’s Pollo

Grilled chicken breast smothered in white cheese and topped with sauteed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and whole Serrano peppers. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Pork Chop Platter

Two tender pork chops grilled to perfection with onions, tomatoes and whole Serrano peppers. Served with Mexican rice, charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Seafood:

Fish Tacos

Two corn or flour tilapia fillet tacos, grilled with bell peppers, onions and roasted tomatillo salsa, lettuce and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Tilapia Oscar

Tilapia fillet and shrimp topped with a rich creamy sauce. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Tilapia Cozumel

Grilled tilapia fillet with onions, bell peppers, whole Serrano peppers and tomatoes with one “Shrimp Enchilada Cozumel.” Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Shrimp Enchiladas Cozumel

Two enchiladas stuffed with shrimp, topped with Cozumel (a buttery red tomatillo) sauce and white cheese. Served with Mexican rice, black beans and pico de gallo.

Shrimp Flautas

Two red chile corn tortillas stuffed with grilled shrimp and white cheese and fried crisp. Served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and Ancho Mayo sauce.

Traditional Plates:

Carne Chile Colorado

Traditional Mexican pork tips cooked in our New Mexico chile sauce. Served with pico de gallo.

Flautas

Two corn tortillas filled with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, rolled and fried crisp, topped with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.

Plato de Tamales

Two shredded pork tamales with red chile sauce and white cheese. Served with pico de gallo.

Carne Guisada

Tender beef tips in a brown gravy. Served with pico de gallo.

Enchiladas

Sour Cream Enchiladas

House Specialty! Two shredded chicken enchiladas with our homemade sour cream sauce

Santa Fe Enchiladas

Three flat stacked enchiladas with ground beef, shredded chicken or cheese with a smokey red chile sauce.

Chef suggests adding two eggs on top – 1.50

San Antonio Enchiladas

Two cheese enchiladas topped with carne guisada and creamy chile con queso.

Chef suggests adding red chile sauce – 1.00

Spinach Enchiladas

Sauteed onions, mushrooms and spinach rolled in two corn tortillas and topped with a cream cheese cilantro sauce. Served with black beans.

Shrimp Enchiladas Cozumel

Two shrimp enchiladas topped with Cozumel (a buttery red tomatillo) sauce. Served with black beans.

Enchiladas Rancheras

Two corn tortillas with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken topped with our spicy ranchero sauce. Served with chile con queso.

Migas:

Migas with Cheese

Not just for breakfast anymore! Scrambled eggs with salsa, tortilla strips and cheddar cheese. Served with ranchero sauce.

San Antonio Migas

Migas with a twist! Scrambled eggs with tortillas strips, topped with carne guisada and chile con queso!

Monterey Migas

Scrambled eggs with tortillas strips, topped with chile colorado and chile con queso!

The truth about salads...

There is a misunderstanding among those who do not eat gluten-free that salads are a perfect go-to to feed us when there are no other options. I have to admit, this is not always true and kind of frustrating...

First off, salads are not universally gluten-free! Lettuce is...therefore, just asking if I want a salad is not enough information. I need to know what is on that salad:

- Is there meat? If so, what kind? Most deli meats have gluten fillers and many cooked meats have seasonings or are in danger of being cross-contaminated in the kitchen

- What about cheese? Celiac patients cannot have the "moldy" cheeses so if they are sprinkled in that's a no-go

- If croutons are automatically on included (pre-packaged) then forget it; and also don't accidentally put them on and take them off because that's cross-contamination too

- Less likely, but still a concern, how did you cut up and prepare the vegetables? Did you cut something glutenous with that knife first?

- Finally....dressing. MOST dressings are NOT gluten-free. I would pretty much need to know the brand and check with them or read the label in order to feel comfortable with it. Oil & vinegar is an option but...that gets old fast.

Secondly, salads are not that good, especially with all the goodies that have to be left off from above. I understand it seems easy and safe but I mean come on...I can't eat glorified lettuce every meal of the day. The hunger comes back about 30 minutes later and I end up reaching for some plain potato chips. 

For those of you who have made this mistakes time and time again, this is not to blame you...how would you know? Please just be aware that if we do get a salad it has to be specific and if we have to spend more than one meal with you, get creative and try to provide something different next time around :)

Maggiano's Austin Gluten-Free Wine Dinner

This is so cool, I'll be recruiting friends to join me!



Gluten-Free Wine Dinner September 13, 2011 6pm-9pm
Jaime,
Please join us for a Gluten-Free Wine Dinner on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 6pm in our banquet room.

Executive Chef Matt Nicholson and his team will be preparing a four-course gluten-free dinner paired with excellent wines that are also totally gluten-free.

The cost per person is $49.00. Please contact the restaurant to reserve your place at the table. 512-501-7870

We look forward to seeing you and preparing the best gluten-free wine dinner you have had!

RSVP 512-501-7870
Tuesday September 13,2011 6-9pm.

Maggiano's in the Domain Shopping Center.
Maggiano's Little Italy Austin, TX
10910 Domain Dr
Austin, TX 78758
512-501-7870

Off the Menu: Opal Divine's Freehouse

I had no idea that Opal Divines had a gluten-free list! Now, there are multiple locations in Austin but this one was for the Freehouse location (West 6th). It may be the same across the board but I don't want to make that assumption so make sure you ask!

The list is not necessarily a menu, but it's there to guide you along with the menu on what you can order. There are a few missing things (salad dressings, etc.) so there might be a little back and forth with your waiter, but they are laid-back there and ours was more than willing to help me out.

- Chicken Soup (no tortilla strips)
- Garden Salad (with chicken, mahi or shrimp)
- Honey Mustard, Lite Italian, Prickly Pear Vinaigrette dressings
- Grilled Chicken
- Beef (that's all it says, not sure what that means!)
- Bacon, Eggs, Sausage Patties
- Steamed Veggies
- Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
- Cole Slaw
- Mahi-Mahi Plate
- Burger (no bun) - be careful with cross-contamination
- Black Bean Pico
- Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream

Good luck and enjoy! Sounds like brunch is a good call :)

Gluten-Free Options at Austin Food Carts/Trailers!

I found a great website that outlines what is available gluten-free at the different food carts and food trailers around Austin. If you've been here, and driven around south of the river at all, you will notice that we LOVE our food trailers - there are entire lots of them everywhere. They are quick, easy and from what I hear...very tasty. So, instead of avoiding them (although cross contamination can be an issue) I can pick and choose!

The website can be found here: http://austinfoodcarts.com/gluten-free-options/  but I'll go ahead and outline them for you below! Enjoy! - They have a map as well.

Trailer	Gluten-Free Options	Comments & Notes
Coolhaus	Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie	Make sure to request
Bits & Druthers	Makes a gluten-free batter	Note: Is fried in same fryer as other gluten products
The Local Yolk	Deviled Eggs
Vegan Yacht	Gluten-Free Options
East Side King	Some gluten-free options	Note: Ask about sauces used
The Flying Carpet	All dishes are gluten-free	Advise your gluten-free when order so no bread is included with meal (It is stored separately from other food & is not in contact w/ prep area. Abdul & Maria are familiar with cc & how to prepare meals that are gluten-free based on their current menu & dressings are 100% gluten-free.
Bananarchy	Banana with vegan chocolate & nuts	Must select vegan chocolate and non-gluten toppings (e.g. nuts)
Odd Duck Farm to Trailer	Soft boiled duck egg with cheddar grits, mushrooms and butternut squash , grilled quail, Roasted corn, paprika and goat cheese, Grilled half of quail with grilled sweet potato, cider, raisins, pecans	*Note: Menu changes so be sure to ask how prepared. Staff is knowledgable
Man Bites Dog	Vegan hotdogs with no bun
Torchy’s Tacos	Gluten-Free options (must order corn tortilla)	*Note: I always ask if they heat corn tortilla’s separately from flour and if not, I ask them to not heat my tortilla (differs by location)
Sushi A-Go-Go*	Several gluten-free options (be aware of sauces used (soy sauce/eal sauce contains gluten)
Cazamance	Several gluten-free options
G’Raj Mahal	Several gluten-free options
El Naranjo	Several gluten-free options	*Note: I always ask if they heat corn tortilla’s separately from flour and if not, I ask them to not heat my tortilla
Down Town Burgers	Burgers available in lettuce wrap upon request
The Jalopy	Several gluten-free options (most dishes can be made without bread upon request) & Owner is gluten-free friendly & knowledgable on cross contamination
Kebabalicious*	Several gluten-free options, but check on marinades used
One Taco	Several gluten-free options	*Note: I always ask if they heat corn tortilla’s separately from flour and if not, I ask them to not heat my tortilla
Conscious Cravings	Several gluten-free & vegan options; Check on ingredients
Chi’lantro BBQ	Several gluten-free options: Be aware of sauces used /request corn tortilla
Max Parfait	Burgers available with no bun
The Peached Tortilla	Catfish/Pad Thai Taco’s are gluten-free (request corn tortilla)	*Note: I always ask if they heat corn tortilla’s separately from flour and if not, I ask them to not heat my tortilla

Off the Menu: Chez Zee American Bistro

Last night a friend and I went to Chez Zee. I had heard they had gluten-free options but hadn't yet given them a try. I've gone there many times for happy hour ($2 off wine, and all night on Wednesdays for ladies) but not normally to eat. It's a little on the $$$ money-side but the atmosphere is worth it. Last night I had the gluten-free pasta with chicken and it was great, here is the rest of the menu:

Brunch:
- Eggs Sardou
- Portabellino Benedict Platter
- Fresh Spinach and Mushroom Omelet
- Smoked Chicken Omelet
- Goat Cheese and Tomato Omelet
- Steak and Eggs

Lunch:
- Gluten-free Garden Salad
- Grilled Steak Salad
- Tuna Nicoise Salad
- Gluten-free Pasta (garlic white wine sauce)

Dinner:
- Pecan Crusted Salmon
- Grilled Pork Chop
- New York Strip
- Portabella Plate
- Gluten-free Pasta (see above)

Sides (had to work my way through the menu on these):
- Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms
- Sweet Potato Pudding
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Grilled Asparagus
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Definitely some good options..check it out!