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
Dear Members,
January marks two years since I began sponsoring the "Celiac’s Laugh Dining Out" group! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our shared experiences and feel proud of our efforts to educate and advocate for safe, satisfying gluten-free dining.
Due to new directions in the coming year, I will no longer be sponsoring the dining out group. this is where you come in. I will be available to serve as a resource to you in sponsoring a dining out event. I will help you by answering any questions; suggest gluten-free friendly dining establishments, etc.
Please keep our dining out club active by volunteering to sponsor or co-sponsor a dining out event in your area! It’s really not hard and I’ll be there to be a resource for you.
My last sponsored “Celiac’s Laugh Dining Out” will be at Pf Chang's in Carlsbad (see below).
Kimberly Duvall
When: Thursday, January 28th, 6 pm
Where: PF Chang's China Bistro, 5621 Paseo Del Norte,
Carslbad, CA 92008,
(760) 795-0595
(across the street from the Carlsbad Outlets Mall)
Sponsored by: Kimberly Duval
This PF Chang's location opened in the fall of 2009. PF Chang's has been a leader in the restaurant industry in terms of providing a GF menu both at their restaurant and online, with many different GF choices.
Please let Kimberly know if you can make it no later than Tuesday, January 16th at 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, 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
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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