Happy Celiac Awareness Month! Thanks to Gluten-Free in SB reader, Ellen, I got a tip that Islands offers great GF burger buns. They also have a gluten-free menu! We decided to try it out yesterday at the prime dining time of 4:45pm to avoid the rush. I prefer eating super early when I am trying a restaurant for the first time so I can ask the server all of my questions without feeling like they are rushed. After asking our waiter my usual questions, he confirmed the following answers with the manager and kitchen: The gluten-free buns are prepared in a safe spot when told it is for an allergy/celiac. The fries are made in their own fryer. However they are close to the fryer that is used for non-GF things, so there is a slight chance of oil splattering into the fries fryer. I took the risk and ordered my Maui Burger with fries. The bun definitely held together better than the standard Udi’s bun. Upon asking about it, the waiter informed me they are made by Smart Flour. I really liked the fries (and felt fine last night), but I did feel a little risky eating them. Would you have tried them?
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After a super fun morning @underwoodfamilyfarms I picked up lunch from @lilacpatisserie - I ordered the salad du jour. It was a Caesar salad made with yummy GF croutons. I added oven roasted turkey to make it more filling and had an Arnold Palmer to wash it all down.
My husband and I try to have a breakfast date once a week after dropping our kiddos off at school. This Monday we went to @crushcakescafe in Goleta. I found out they had @traderjoes GF bread available that day but they do not have a designated GF toaster. I ended up ordering KC’s Sunny Side and a chai latte. It consisted of two eggs over roasted potatoes with sautéed kale, arugula and goat cheese. They confirmed that it would be made on a clean surface and with clean tools for me. Everything was delicious and the sizable back patio was perfectly comfortable!
If I had to come up with a dish that tasted exactly like fall, it would be the Saturday night special @bossieskitchen.sb - The pan-seared pork chop with butternut squash puree, roasted market veggies, apples and brown butter was exactly what you would want to eat on a chilly autumn night. It was so delicious and comforting. Luckily for me, it was naturally gluten-free! Just request them to prepare it on a clean surface and with clean tools and enjoy!
My daughter and I had a lunch date @lilacpatisserie today. I had the Turkey meatball soup (per usual) and the caprese salad. We split one of their massive chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
Start the weekend off on a great note with dinner @luckys_steakhouse - I had the Petit Filet with a side of their spicy garlic butter. Our table ordered the creamed corn, broccolini and hashed brown potatoes with gruyére. Everything was GF as is, but I made sure to ask for it to be made on a clean surface and with clean tools.
Enjoy going out for breakfast over the weekend @trelunemontecito - I had the Italian Morning with prosciutto and fresh cantaloupe. Order it without the bread to make it gluten-free!
I have eaten at the SB Islands 3 times. Each server was very knowledgable & the manager came over as well to explain how they help keep gluten free items from being cross contaminated. I used my Nima sensor at 2 of the 3 visits and the food came back safe. I’m happy to have another GF restaurant option in town.
I found that our server wasn’t too knowledgeable but was quick to confirm all of my questions with the manager and kitchen. I’m glad to hear that Nima approved it! Did you have the fries?
Another great post glutenfreeinsb! As a celiac I really appreciate all the great information you provide. To be honest even though I’m incredibly sensitive, given their gluten knowledge I would absolutely take that ‘risk’. You naturally run a risk every time you eat out with cross-contamination in the kitchen however they seem to REALLY know what they’re doing. Thanks again can’t wait to see where you go next!
Thanks for chiming in!