It is a beautiful day in Santa Barbara, so we wanted to go somewhere for lunch that we could eat outside. We ended up going to Paradise Cafe. I had the special fish tacos which had grilled swordfish, fresh cilantro and corn tortillas. On the side were some beans, pico de gallo and a pesto aioli along with rice and cabbage. These were SO good. To top it off, our waitress was great, letting me know that I could not eat any of my husband’s fries since they were fried in the same oil as the calamari.
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This week, my husband and I had a date night @samasamakitchen - their online menu has notes of what they can make that would be celiac-safe. While the options are limited, they are still delicious. I started with the Green Papaya Salad. For my main dish I had the Steamed Coconut-Saffron Mussels without the bread. These were super flavorful. Our waitress brought a bowl of rice out for me so that I could soak up every last drop of the coconut-saffron sauce. Both dishes went well with the Jamu Margarita. We will definitely be back!
While out running errands, I stopped by the newly opened, entirely GF @locavivantkitchen for a Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin. They are still working on getting everything up and running but there were a handful of items available to grab-and-go including donuts, bagels and their amazing cinnamon rolls. Make sure to pre-order online to ensure there is availability!
Even though I have celiac disease and have to eat gluten-free, I still love my carbs. So, I was super excited to see that @opal_sb now offers GF pasta to be substituted for their pasta dishes. They use Mariella GF pasta, a corn and rice based product imported from Italy. When I asked if the pasta could be cooked in a clean pot of water and with clean tools, they totally understood my needs and were happy to make sure it would be safe for me. I ended up ordering the Sautéed Chicken Pasta with a Chipotle Cream. I also had a Citrus Tequila Smash to wash it down. Yum!
The Yoga Pants salad @satellitesb is always gluten-free, vegan and delicious. The ingredients change depending on what is in-season at the farmers market but you can always expect it to be filling and tasty. The house roasted garlic and almond dressing that comes with it is particularly good. I got the salad to-go this past week but next time I may eat it there and enjoy a libation from their natural wine bar.
Happy Meatless Monday! I celebrated with the stir fry from the entirely GF @greentablesb - I added tofu to make the dish a bit heartier. It comes with quinoa and was perfect on this overcast day.
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