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 list of restaurants visited 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:
Where:
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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:
Poway Sushi Lounge 11/11
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
Borolos, La Jolla 1/09
Healthy Creations, Encinitas - 2/09
Uno Chicago Grill, Fashion Valley (no longer in business) - 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
La Farfalla, Escondido - 9/10
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Mission Valley - 10/10
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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