tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71051539468380305242024-02-21T03:00:27.566-08:00Gluten free in WichitaSurviving with Celiac in a Wheat State.Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-40261858869268577982017-11-16T09:40:00.002-08:002017-11-16T09:40:52.990-08:00No longer updatingSorry guys, <br />I have moved back home to San Diego. <br />I'll leave this up as long as it is still helpful. Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-65909536054112349042014-08-09T17:02:00.001-07:002014-08-09T17:04:15.995-07:00Little Saigon makes me wish I had two stomachs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That was legit. <br />
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I am still digesting that glorious meal and I just had to post about it. <br />
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How have I never had this place? Several of you have probably mentioned this place to me and I must have had headphones in because SERIOUSLY it is incredible. <br />
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The pork and shrimp spring rolls were sweet, crunchy and almost fooled us into believing we were eating healthy. We absolutely loved the sweet fish sauce and bathed them in it. <br />
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That same fish sauce went quite well with our meals. <br />
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I had something boring called like, "chicken with noodles" or something like that. Although it was not boring. It was glorious. They had gluten free soy sauce as well. My wife had Pad Thai, which was also great. The meat was tender, the vegetables offered the perfect compliment and there is one thing I still need to mention. <br />
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The food is basically served in bath tubs. How in the world they can afford to feed me for my next six meals is beyond me, but $8.50 seems downright cheap when you see the portions. Please, please frequent this place. The staff has varying levels of knowledge about gluten but they are all willing to ask. <br />
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Go there now. <br />
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But I digress. <br />
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I've been to the Old Mill Tasty Shop three times now. Once I got instantly sick so didn't write about them. However, I have been back twice with out getting sick and they are slowly adding to the gluten free menu. The most recent thing I had there was a cob salad which was bountiful and covered with meat. Since I am on a diet and trying to fit into a "large" WSU jersey I only used 3/4 of the giant bowl of ranch dressing. Yeah, I'm a rock. <br />
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I've also enjoyed the chicken salad, which they would say is their Go to. It was quite good and exciting to see they have gluten free bread available for sandwiches. If you work downtown like I do, you really need to check out Old Mill Tasty shop, if not for the old school charm, but for the tasty food. Next time I am there I will try to get a picture. <br />
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Side Note: I once got my belt loop stuck in the chair and had to get rescued by the staff. Not embarrassing at all. Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-18293438069586588792013-09-20T19:57:00.002-07:002014-08-09T17:05:04.710-07:00Updated quick list for eating out.<br />
<i>updated 8-8-14</i><br />
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<b>East Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
BJ's Pizza<br />
Red Robin<br />
Bonefish Grill<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
Ya Ya's<br />
Granite City<br />
Doc Green's<br />
PF Changs<br />
Noodles and Co<br />
Chipotle<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Pablano<br />
Wichita Pizza Company<br />
Mulligan's Irish Pub <br />
Carlos O' Kelly's<br />
Jimmy Johns<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Carraba's<br />
Jose Peppers<br />
Hu hot<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Chili's<br />
The Olive Garden???<br />
Louies??<br />
On the Border??<br />
Wendy's??<br />
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<b>Central: </b><br />
Cravings gluten free bakery<br />
Little Saigon<br />
Five Guys<br />
Old Mill Tasty Shop<br />
B&C creations (They told me the sauce is GF)<br />
Freebird's<br />
Tanya's Soup Kitchen<br />
Pig in Pig Out Barbecue<br />
Taste and See $<br />
Lotus Leaf Cafe<br />
Garden Grill Cafe<br />
Playa Azul??<br />
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<b>West Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
When Pigs Fly Barbecue<br />
Chipotle<br />
Freddy's<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Carlo's O'Kelly's<br />
Pei Wei<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Gobi Grill<br />
Buffalo Wild wings<br />
Chili's<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
On the Border??<br />
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<b>South:</b><br />
Godfather's Pizza<br />
Carlos O' Kelly's
Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-6638524791684916032013-09-08T11:39:00.000-07:002013-09-08T19:16:19.622-07:00Doo-dah diner. Best gluten free breakfast in Wichita...probably Kansas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've probably said it before but if you wanted to take a food-cation and
you were needing gluten free fare, Wichita might be a top ten city to
visit. In the past I held back on this theory because Wichita was
lacking awesome gluten free breakfast. You could have eggs, hash browns
etc just about anywhere, but there was something lacking. No more. <br />
I
now know what was missing. Gluten free banana french toast. Just let
that soak in like the butter, pecans, whipped cream and pecans did.
Gluten free banana french toast. With apple on top. It's okay. You can
say it out loud. It will still be there. Gluten free banana french
toast.<br />
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Yes, they had eggs. Yes, they had hot crispy has browns. But honestly, who cares. They had hot, buttery, fluffy and crispy on the outside gluten free banana french toast. <br />
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The half order is $5.99 and the sides will get you. The whole is $8.99. <br />
(Great to split and add some sides) Expect to spend about $10+ for a <i>satisfying</i> big breakfast or a bit more for lunch. Save if you need to. This place is a must visit if you live within a hundred miles. <br />
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Doo-dah was hot, almost uncomfortably so. (They are working on the A/C)<br />
Doo-dah was crowded, almost uncomfortably so. (Our waitress said it was a slow morning!)<br />
Doo-dah is not cheap-o. <br />
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However, Doo-dah is a new Wichita icon and I am sure will be featured on future food network shows. It's just that good. <br />
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My favorite local places; Tanya's and B&C now have company. Doo-dah is worth your time and money. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday and do not serve dinner. So plan accordingly and get your own. Sharing is hard here. <br />
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Let me add one more thing for the road... <br />
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Gluten free banana french toast. <br />
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<br />Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-50220575954675268092013-09-01T13:13:00.002-07:002013-09-01T13:38:52.031-07:00Wichita's farmer's market has gluten free goodies thanks to "Cravings GF bakery." <br />
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Okay, so yeah, it's been a while since I've updated. <br />
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I've been to several gluten free places and have been too selfish to sit down and write for you guys. <br />
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An update on what I've been up to. <br />
<i><b>-</b>Our Church</i>, City Life Church is now meeting at the Orpheum. It's been awesome to see our church grow so very fast. After two years we had become too big for the Abode venue. <br />
<i><b>-</b>Our band</i>, Shine Like Stars toured through several states this Summer and I ate some awesome gluten free food while traveling. <br />
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<i><b>-</b>I went to Haiti</i> and met some beautiful people who I love sharing the good news with. I also ate Cajun chicken with rice and beans. I never got sick in my week there. Yay. <br />
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<b><i>Okay so moving on to the main course. </i></b><br />
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Ashley and I went to the Wichita farmer's market in Old Town two weeks ago and loved what we found. There was a woman there with a gluten free BAKERY! SHUT UP! It's true and it's called "Cravings, gluten free bakery."<br />
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She had zucchini cake, donuts and cinnamon rolls and a bunch of other things. Everything was very good. We bought the cinnamon donuts and failed to let our children know about them. They were soft and just a little bit chewy. I sensed they had a bit of tapioca starch in them, which I love. We found if you put them in the toaster oven for a tick, they were perfect. Also, when my wife was in Spain she used to get something called "Chocolate con churros." It was basically chocolate pudding, which you dipped churros in. We made our own chocolate pudding and dipped the donuts. HEAVEN.<br />
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There was another bakery at the Farmer's market that had a couple gluten free things. They were nice people but it was dry. <br />
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I have been to a few more places since then and I will have to look back. <br />
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Also a note: Wheat State pizza is now out of business. Sorry. Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com5Old Town, Wichita, KS 67202, USA37.6886928 -97.32812050000001137.682409799999995 -97.338205500000015 37.6949758 -97.318035500000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-59429114914182058892012-12-22T20:13:00.001-08:002012-12-23T10:52:12.678-08:00My new favorite place in Wichita: China Go <style>
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The wife and I had tried almost everything gluten free in town and now we felt
it was time to be adventurous, for you, our loyal readers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It had nothing to do with the fact that we
really wanted Chinese food, didn’t want to pay for PF Chang’s and didn’t want
to drive to Pei Wei on the West Side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Enter China Go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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About a week ago I sent a message to them on Facebook asking them if they did
gluten free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They responded yes but that
was it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was intrigued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called them today and felt like they knew
what they were talking about, or at least enough for my taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I
risked my health and took the wife out to China Go on Harry and Rock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(About 2 minutes from our house!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I brought a card explaining gluten as well as
our own bottle of Gluten Free Soy Sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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The manager was there and she explained that she had a few gluten free people
in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She knew what to do and
asked us what we would like to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> She asked us what we would like to eat. She didn't turn us away and label us as pariahs. Nope she asked us what we wanted off the menu! </span>My
wife has pined for good orange chicken for a long time and they were able to
oblige.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Instead of making it with breading they used cornstarch. </span>Along with the Orange Chicken I
ordered Mongolian beef and gave them my soy sauce to help them prepare it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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The Orange chicken was hot, sweet and salty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was everything that you would want in Orange Chicken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually I can avoid that heavenly smell but
at our local grocery store, Dillion’s, they are constantly making orange
chicken and the smell would drive me insane.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now I can walk the aisles of Dillion’s with no concern, knowing there is
better, gluten free, chicken down the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><i>The orange chicken is worth the trip.</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Mongolian beef was very good as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a bit spicy for my liking but I am
sure they would be able to tone it down if asked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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We also had a nice bowl of freshly steamed veggies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was everything you would hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nice variety and fresh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Another plus: their to-go brand of soy sauce was also gluten free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Not the stuff on the tables but the little packets)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a brand that I’ve found in the past with
great joy. "Kari-out," I think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not as salty but it
still was a pleasant surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Okay, so recap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost
everything can be made gluten free off the menu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also, the prices are really good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The helpings are huge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
almost share one item.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The food is fresh
and tasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do believe they are a bit
newer to the GF thing so please make sure to go, as always, armed with
information so as not to get sick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are working on a menu and striving to have well trained staff but you know
things will always fall through the cracks if you are not careful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Five hours later and I am feeling no ill effects. <br />
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However, I would say this is <b>my new favorite gluten free place in Wichita</b> and
you really need to go check it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Seriously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to go
now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Go to China Go!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <br />I will go back to China Go. Let's all go.</span></div>
Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-66518855533721961572012-12-01T18:18:00.002-08:002012-12-01T18:24:26.093-08:00Gluten free in Lindsborg, KS<br />
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The wife and I just got back from a great quick trip to
Lindsborg, KS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also known as little
Sweden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a limited amount of time
without the kids so we decided rather than go to Kansas City, we would try
something closer. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had fun in the salt
mines of Hutchinson and had dinner in Yoder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We stayed in Mcpherson and spent a lot of time in Lindsborg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
didn’t know these cities before, but ended up having a lot of fun in them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was wheat everywhere, even up on the
lampposts but we managed to find a few gems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Our favorite one was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Brick-House-Grill/193425367370725?v=info" target="_blank">The Brick House Grill</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We asked around for gluten free food and this
was the only place that might have offerings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The building was a little larger than an outhouse and it was packed with
about 40 people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They offered gluten
free buns to go with their juicy burgers and thick bacon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went for lunch…and dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I devoured a burger with Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, bacon and grilled
onions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife also had a bacon cheeseburger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both enjoyed tater-tots. (no dedicated
fryer) and felt no ill effects afterward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The owner knew a lot about gluten
free fare and was excited to have us there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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That night my wife had a huge steak burger and I had a pizza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once again the place was packed. We ended up
hanging out with several other diners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One couple told us the dangers of the big cities like Wichita.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They told us there was a shooting every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I agreed but I also said I’ve never seen
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hilarious. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My pizza was just a regular cheese pizza and I
was impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a town of 3,000 they offered
up such overachieving food. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Note the pizzas
are only available in the evenings.) </div>
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All in all, the Brick House Grill was a terrific find.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thick Bacon, tasty burgers and a kind, knowledgeable
staff make for a happy eater. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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If you go to Lindsborg make sure you check out the downtown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a great store called “<a href="http://www.smallworldgallery.net/Site/Small_World.html" target="_blank">Small world</a>” with
photos from a National Geographic photographer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are art museums everywhere as well as other fun diversions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure to check out Coronado Heights,
castle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worth the trip.</div>
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Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com1Lindsborg, KS 67456, USA38.5736176 -97.674483838.5612036 -97.6942248 38.5860316 -97.654742800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-85143854530451505202012-10-27T13:12:00.001-07:002012-10-27T13:13:10.903-07:00Wichita Brewing company, gluten free pizza and beer on the westside.<style>
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much to update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been in a rut as
of late.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A friend recently told us he
found gluten free pizza on the West side and so we bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the drive we saw a sign at a Mexican
cantina for “glutin free Pizza” (SIC) but we decided to continue on to our
destination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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The atmosphere was fun with TV’s in every direction and the menu was plentiful
with curious ideas for pizzas, which all seemed fun to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My biggest hang up was the lack of knowledge
from the waitress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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We asked what was gluten free on the pizzas and they said pretty much
everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We told them we were
concerned about the alfredo and the BBQ sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They returned saying those had gluten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The waitress then said all the meats were gluten free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I said I doubted the meatballs were.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She checked and they were not okay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So at that point we had a decision to
make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Should we leave and cut our losses
or should we risk it so I had something to blog about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We risked it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I got a Philly Cheesesteak pizza and substituted marinara for the alfredo
sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was tasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The thinly sliced steak was a sensation I had
yet to taste on a pizza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The onions were
a bit undercooked for my liking but they were sweet and scrumptious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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They had a few gluten free ciders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
enjoyed an Ace’s Pear Cider that was wonderful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Very fruity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Smelled like
skittles! <br />
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All in all, we enjoyed our visit but if you are going we recommend you come
prepared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are new to gluten
intolerance, this is not a place I would try first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learn your stuff and then come ready to ask
lots of questions and make sure you are confident you are getting what you
ordered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Because it wasn’t super cheap per person (about $12 per pie) I am not sure I
would risk going back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still
prefer,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mulligans, Wheat State and
Wichita Pizza Company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I found a
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hohvnKA3_nsFJWN5ZFS9jiGNxFBmsH7mvmPAtfdP9GkPjENh6iYTOPjAdxg8aE1JYd5rsPiEYxg3VTPszPyg49lTpOvGbsz8Y2qyOBayVDEZ2ClohkaIZFuxtCahemv1olJaMQMBEi0/s1600/Bjswichitapazooki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hohvnKA3_nsFJWN5ZFS9jiGNxFBmsH7mvmPAtfdP9GkPjENh6iYTOPjAdxg8aE1JYd5rsPiEYxg3VTPszPyg49lTpOvGbsz8Y2qyOBayVDEZ2ClohkaIZFuxtCahemv1olJaMQMBEi0/s400/Bjswichitapazooki.jpg" width="400" /></a>There are some places I mourn, no lament are not in Wichita.
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2. Costco<br />
3. Rubio’s Fish tacos</div>
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4. The Spaghetti Factory<br />
5. Trader Joe’s<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJ1xeKp4dCQQkAnVIdx5nnvm8h-aDQ_yhIi3OcYvC6AeKrEIw4lq-tIiyJfsMdQiRwad9YIdPUU3mlK1AARzXwbUKEAJD4JkKH-4JEri08TcrdClam3hS77f-sgjTUQUsdaoSvSYmqWk/s1600/bjswichita2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJ1xeKp4dCQQkAnVIdx5nnvm8h-aDQ_yhIi3OcYvC6AeKrEIw4lq-tIiyJfsMdQiRwad9YIdPUU3mlK1AARzXwbUKEAJD4JkKH-4JEri08TcrdClam3hS77f-sgjTUQUsdaoSvSYmqWk/s400/bjswichita2.jpg" width="400" /></a>Bj’s has now come to Wichita and I am happy to share it’s just as yummy in the
mid-west as it has been elsewhere. <br />
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Yes, my wife and I went on opening day and braved the first day waitress who
had never actually eaten at BJ’s before.
They told us all the toppings were okay except for one. You actually cannot eat the Alfredo Sauce as
well but they get a first day pass. <br />
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The pizza was thin crust as usual. It
was sweeter than most, which I like. I
just got plain old cheese whilst the wife indulged in the Buffalo Chicken pizza
with ranch on the side. She loved
it. I thought mine was average or a
little above average. <br />
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I really wasn’t there for the pizza…<br />
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Pazookie. A big cookie, baked like a
pizza with ice cream on top. Yeah they have
that too. I am usually too cheap to get
the dessert but not at BJ’s. Please the
gluten free pazookie. If you don’t like
it, well, you are lying. <br />
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There are several other things on the menu worth considering. They have great baked potatoes and yummy broccoli
cheese soup which I have enjoyed on other occasions. <br />
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Please let me know what you think. Also
if you are friends with the higher ups at Costco, Rubio’s, In and Out or Trader
Joe’s tell them to call me. I have a
lead for them!</div>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-388809352359405952012-07-02T20:11:00.000-07:002012-07-02T20:11:07.370-07:00BJ's pizza opening soon in Wichita.One of my favorite chains to eat at when I travel outside of Wichita is BJ's pizza. The pizza is pretty good but the pazookie is to die for. <br /><br />They are close to finishing one here on the east side of Wichita and I am excited to say the least. <br /><br />Check out my review <a href="http://celiacwichita.blogspot.com/2011/08/gluten-free-vacation-gluten-free-in.html" target="_blank">here. </a>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-30187482212967884802012-06-17T14:26:00.000-07:002012-06-17T14:26:41.772-07:00Picasso's Pizzeria: sad updateThe family took me to Picasso's pizza today for Father's day. We were sad to learn they are uncomfortable serving people with Celiac now. Booooo. They said dough gets in the communal cheese and thus into the GF pizza. I have not been sick after eating there in the past but if you go you are playing the proverbial gluten roulette. <br /><br />I am sad about this one. Sorry people. I would take Picasso's off the list. Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-78397536359386311092012-06-14T08:11:00.001-07:002012-06-19T12:47:20.315-07:00Gluten free quick list for eating out.<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Welcome new readers. I was in the Wichita Eagle again this week! Since some of you are new I thought I might update the quick list for eating out which I have found to be helpful. </span></h3>
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Updated quick list for eating out.
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<b>East Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
Red Robin<br />
Bonefish Grill<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
Ya Ya's<br />
Granite City<br />
Doc Green's<br />
PF Changs<br />
Noodles and Co<br />
Chipotle<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Pablano<br />
Wichita Pizza Company<br />
Mulligan's Irish Pub <br />
Carlos O' Kelly's<br />
Jimmy Johns<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Carraba's<br />
Jose Peppers<br />
Hu hot<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Chili's<br />
The Olive Garden???<br />
Louies??<br />
On the Border??<br />
Wendy's??<br />
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<b>Central: </b><br />
<strike>Picasso's Pizzaria</strike><br />
Five Guys<br />
Tanya's Soup Kitchen<br />
Pig in Pig Out Barbecue<br />
Pablano<br />
Freddy's<br />
Lotus Leaf Cafe<br />
D'sozo<br />
Playa Azul??<br />
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<b>West Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
When Pigs Fly Barbecue<br />
Chipotle<br />
Freddy's<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Carlo's O'Kelly's<br />
Pei Wei<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Gobi Grill<br />
Buffalo Wild wings<br />
Chili's<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
On the Border??<br />
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<b>South:</b><br />
Godfather's Pizza<br />
Wheat State Pizza (Derby)<br />
Carlos O' Kelly'sGluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-53126550765502250102012-06-07T13:35:00.003-07:002012-07-11T15:02:09.170-07:00Picasso's Pizzeria<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPDnmw0IAGU0oafP90WELhDED-6OpOW85LExjxVNUUZ-HdMN9VYFditbCEhbKT53kq5sQIuKKtEYgOiR08PtmCfJ-yMubvR9IhR0LYUPpt3HFxdvguDLhNlOHSyeW09cpA1c1ciR1WTQ/s1600/IMAG1139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPDnmw0IAGU0oafP90WELhDED-6OpOW85LExjxVNUUZ-HdMN9VYFditbCEhbKT53kq5sQIuKKtEYgOiR08PtmCfJ-yMubvR9IhR0LYUPpt3HFxdvguDLhNlOHSyeW09cpA1c1ciR1WTQ/s400/IMAG1139.jpg" width="400" /></a>PICASSO'S DOES NOT SUGGEST PEOPLE WITH CELIAC TO EAT THEIR PIZZA! BOOO! <br />
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Well, <br />
It seems almost yesterday I started a blog with a simple desire. I wanted to help those who had Celiac disease in Wichita. Three years ago and over 20,000 hits ago I was in search of Pizza. Now Wichita has ton's of places to get gluten free Pizza. Lets start at the top. First it was Godfathers. Followed by Wichita Pizza Co, Granite City Brewery, Ya Ya's, Wheat State Pizza and Mulligan's pub. Jeez what a difference a few years make.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjspjDgz781W-bp82BPQJzKtXBttYG2bC31Yoig1BgPCc5XlfYPobCd8tI2EOOY-bT0v16WQcU_28osxSRdzJVmq9cV3UoHniGxNTvGupKBOhfbk8e_6nPrYGj-OdqNN0k2Y0HCLAS4ZJY/s1600/IMAG1138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjspjDgz781W-bp82BPQJzKtXBttYG2bC31Yoig1BgPCc5XlfYPobCd8tI2EOOY-bT0v16WQcU_28osxSRdzJVmq9cV3UoHniGxNTvGupKBOhfbk8e_6nPrYGj-OdqNN0k2Y0HCLAS4ZJY/s400/IMAG1138.jpg" width="400" /></a>Things have been crazy in the last few months as our son has been in the hospital 4 times and once for almost a month in Kansas City. In that time I have had Picasso's pizza four yummy times. <br />
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They have all kinds of different options including a white pizza covered in Ricotta. Picasso's is toward the top of my list. The ambiance is fun and original. The staff is nice. (Although one guy was wearing a Raider hat) I don't trust Raiders fans. :)<br />
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The only little hang up I had was the sauce was a little too spiced for me. Obviously not so much that I have stopped going. Some pizza places add a little too much of something for my taste. When I get the white pizza I have no problem with it. <br />
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Most people don't have a problem with that either, so I encourage you to go to Picasso's and please let me know what you think.Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-17367474239929500732012-04-21T11:52:00.000-07:002012-04-21T11:57:57.056-07:00Delish Cafe basically lives up to it's namesake.<style>
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Lately the wife and I have been addicted to Tanya’s soup
kitchen. Although, sometimes her options
are lacking in the GF department, we still frequent her establishment. Sometimes the soup is extra spicy which
doesn’t work for me. Sometimes, like
last night they offer a blueberry “smoopy.”
Yeah… It’s cold. It’s fruity.
It’s yummy but it’s not soup to me.
Why they would offer it on a cold day is beyond me, but since Tanya’s is
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We had
heard of “Delish” at “Food for Thought” and had considered going there on many
occasions only to be lured back to Tanya’s.
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Delish is in the back corner of Food
for Thought and it is quite good. The
wife and I both ordered sandwiches with soup on the side. They definitely cater to the gluten free
crowd, offering every sandwich, gluten free, for a dollar more.<br />
My sandwich was good. It was a curry chicken salad on a “Schar”
brand baguette, which I already have a love affair with. The sandwich was a nice combination of salty
and sweet. It was enjoyable. My wife had a turkey Sandwich with a
raspberry jam on it. I liked hers even
more, although I am not a huge fan of mustard even if it contains honey. Our soup was broccoli Cheese and it was also
good. I tried the other soups and they
were good as well, although I thought they needed a dash of salt. Do you notice I am overusing the term
good? I don’t think adequate or fine are
complimentary enough but great or transcendent go too far. The soup was better than passable but I am
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As long as
Tanya’s is in town “delish” will always play second fiddle. I am grateful to have a place they does
gluten free well and you will see me there next time Tanya’s is serving
smoopy. Until then, I hope you give it a
try. Bring a little extra salt to the
table and enjoy one more place to eat when people ask us the dreaded question:
“Where the heck can you eat?”<br />
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PS: THEY ARE ONLY OPEN FOR LUNCH!</div>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com12929 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, USA37.6934979 -97.301719337.6919274 -97.3041868 37.6950684 -97.299251800000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-53132972823919497662012-02-25T13:34:00.001-08:002012-02-25T14:31:44.857-08:00Wheat State Pizza in Derby<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><i>Well I must admit I have been eating a lot of pizza lately.</i><br />
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</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>But how can I say no to a Groupon? </i><br />
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A few weeks ago we were able to procure a babysitter and we sauntered down to Derby to try out some new pizza. For some reason, the title “Wheat State” kinda scares a celiac away. As if they will magically hide wheat in your pizza. Nonetheless, the pizza was very good. It is probably the thickest pizza I’ve experienced in Wichita and we our the varied flavors made our taste buds crazy.<br />
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I was able to meet the owner and his daughter before I ate. They are very nice, caring people who really desire to make our pizzas safe. Ironically, he had been cooking and shook my hand with his hand full of flour. When he learned who I was, he apologized profusely. Hilarious. Anyways, they are working hard to make sure gluten free is stomach ache free. I was able to help them as well with a few pointers. The alfredo pizza is a no-go. Bummer. I wanted that one.<br />
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On to the pizza: The wife and I had a groupon that was burning a hole in our pocket so we got a few pizzas with different toppings. Our favorite was the “Shocker” which had ranch, chicken, bacon and the surprisingly tasty sunflower seeds on it. This pizza was my favorite. For the others we had the pesto, which Ashley really liked. We also had the Barbeque chicken pizza, while enjoyable, was too spicy for me. In their defense, I am a wuss. Finally we had the taco pizza which I enjoyed about 2 slices of and quickly tired of. I might've had too much Mexican lately.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCgYn9NybO1EAzBM6gZnqrXIHcuC7oNHOXhZA_MBw_L2kc-i7H6JtpZkppeMdv4cA_ZLczbqJ9jTDddma8ElYJNahWa95cdSZrvMszCcvFGFHQMq2okxp44rn_TGRjzF5K329eNGQ-6Y/s1600/wheatstate3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCgYn9NybO1EAzBM6gZnqrXIHcuC7oNHOXhZA_MBw_L2kc-i7H6JtpZkppeMdv4cA_ZLczbqJ9jTDddma8ElYJNahWa95cdSZrvMszCcvFGFHQMq2okxp44rn_TGRjzF5K329eNGQ-6Y/s400/wheatstate3.jpg" width="400" /></a>There were a few more pizzas I would love to try there but I am not sure we can agree on anything but the pizza made with ranch! YUM! <b>Wheat State Pizza is one of the top places for gluten free pizza in the Wichita area </b>and I encourage you to visit post haste to show them how loyal we celiac's can be. I love the thicker crust which vaults Wheat state into the same category as Mulligan’s and Wichita Pizza company. There is a growing rivalry heating up and I hope one or two will begin to offer garlic bread or something else that tips scales. Until then I am going to enjoy this golden age for gluten free pizza in Wichita. May it never cease!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">As always, I remind you to do your due diligence as there is always a chance you can get glutened at a new place. They are very careful but help educate them and we can never go wrong. </i></div>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-89587295518088838442012-02-21T05:54:00.001-08:002012-02-21T05:54:41.176-08:00Updated quick list for eating out.<b>East Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
Red Robin<br />
Bonefish Grill<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
Ya Ya's<br />
Granite City<br />
Doc Green's<br />
PF Changs<br />
Noodles and Co<br />
Chipotle<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Pablano<br />
Wichita Pizza Company<br />
Mulligan's Irish Pub (Open after 2) <br />
Carlos O' Kelly's<br />
Jimmy Johns<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Carraba's<br />
Jose Peppers<br />
Hu hot<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Chili's<br />
The Olive Garden???<br />
Louies??<br />
On the Border??<br />
Wendy's??<br />
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<b>Central: </b><br />
Five Guys<br />
Tanya's Soup Kitchen<br />
Pig in Pig Out Barbecue<br />
Pablano<br />
Freddy's<br />
Lotus Leaf Cafe<br />
D'sozo<br />
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<b>West Side:</b><br />
Five Guys<br />
When Pigs Fly Barbecue<br />
Chipotle<br />
Freddy's<br />
Red Lobster<br />
Carlo's O'Kelly's<br />
Pei Wei<br />
Outback Steakhouse<br />
Gobi Grill<br />
Buffalo Wild wings<br />
Chili's<br />
Jason's Deli<br />
On the Border??<br />
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<b>South:</b><br />
Godfather's Pizza<br />
Wheat State Pizza (Derby)<br />
Carlos O' Kelly'sGluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-19620930552299217602012-02-10T08:26:00.000-08:002012-02-23T05:30:05.306-08:00Granite City food and Brewery, gluten free pizza. (East location only)<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoQqY56t9LOifPU1rieMvhFQLTud-0vuoDDPK_yu0akNv68wCkqK-d539zkm8FIpJfmD7RGVhdxmbjl-F7aCl6-lWybTvAwCwv7hoaih-HuMH6eoh32m-Jb5xsr4cXPwruITii6GwGRw/s1600/granitecitypizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoQqY56t9LOifPU1rieMvhFQLTud-0vuoDDPK_yu0akNv68wCkqK-d539zkm8FIpJfmD7RGVhdxmbjl-F7aCl6-lWybTvAwCwv7hoaih-HuMH6eoh32m-Jb5xsr4cXPwruITii6GwGRw/s400/granitecitypizza.jpg" width="400" /></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Craziness continues in our family as our 2 month old had three surgeries for hernias in 24 hours last week. More recently he was in the hospital for a few days for failure to thrive. All prayers are appreciated. Writing a blog is a nice enjoyable thing to do while kids nap. Needless to say I have been running around a bit with my daughter and ordering out once more. <br />
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This time I was able to try out “Granite City food and Brewery.” <br />
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They only offer small, thin crust pizzas but if you catch them at the right time, it is quite a deal. Normally you add $1 to any pizza and they run around $10 each. However I am posting below the times where they offer gluten free pizzas for $7 each. Yay. <br />
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Monday –Friday: 4-6pm and 9-close<br />
Saturday- 12-5 and 9-Close<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">As far as the pizza itself, It was a thin crust that was a bit crumbly on the crust. When I received one of the pizzas several of the crust ends had already fallen off. The sauce was well seasoned and had reeked (in a good way) of garlic and onion. The cheese was a fair amount but the pizza was not as hot as I would have hoped. It's topped off with some yummy spices. To the untrained tongue I assume it's basil plus something else.<br />
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All in all it was a good pizza. I think there are better gluten free pizzas in Wichita…and worse. However, when you can get one for $7 at certain times it is one of the best values in Wichita. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Someone just told me Mulligan’s has a half price Friday so look into that. Granite City in Wichita is interesting because they discontinued the GF pizza at the national chain but Wichita store lobbied to keep it and won! Wichita Celiacs may be some of the most loyal customers anywhere.</div>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com6Wichita, KS, USA37.6922222 -97.33722219999998537.516631200000006 -97.62789069999998 37.8678132 -97.04655369999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-80678606227801587172012-02-08T11:21:00.000-08:002012-02-09T06:12:59.802-08:00Groupon for gluten free pizza http://www.groupon.com/r/uu9779526 - Wheat state pizza in Derby<br />
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Hey guys, I have a link for a groupon for gluten free pizza that I just found. I am stoked! Click on the link to get $20 worth for $10Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-12548787017966380952012-02-03T18:11:00.000-08:002012-02-05T12:26:06.086-08:00Website nameHey all, <br />
I know my web address is confusing. Recently I received a check from google from the ads on the sight. (Which I thank you for clicking on) and I invested it into a few years of www.glutenfreeinwichita.com. <br />
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Hopefully now it's easier to tell someone about the website. <br />
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Thanks,<br />
-DaleGluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-50774374863859413022012-02-02T14:09:00.000-08:002012-02-09T13:07:53.117-08:00Carlos O Kelly's continues to impress me. (New Menu)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep that's red sauce. There was also a spicy one I didn't try. FTW!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Carlos O Kelly's has recently added a new gluten free menu that is better and more extensive than the last. Now they have regular Enchilada's and not just the queso ones. The red or "El Pato" sauce is a bit spicy but cooled down by the sour cream.<br />
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There was more on the menu and I will make sure to highlight those things the next time I go. <br />
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Thanks Carlo's O' Kelly's!Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com0Wichita, KS, USA37.675322496905025 -97.42685163135985237.499731496905028 -97.717520131359848 37.850913496905022 -97.136183131359857tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-67209994593621162032012-01-29T14:09:00.000-08:002012-01-29T14:10:57.539-08:00Jose Peppers, no thanks.<style>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's looks pretty good, but...</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">Another day and another gluten free menu…This time I was alerted by one of my readers. Thanks so much. Keep ‘em coming! <br />
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Jose Peppers is a Mexican restaurant in Wichita that I’ve never tried before. There are two reasons: 1) I am never really much interested in Tex Mex. 2) No gluten free menu. <br />
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Well since I’ve heard they’ve gone gluten free I’ve been excited to try them. My standards have changed for sure. <br />
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The chips are super thin and hot. I didn’t find out if they are made in a dedicated fryer, though. The salsa was quite good as well. Okay that’s where my joy stops.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still not really sure if that corn stuff was GF</td></tr>
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The staff was pretty clueless about what was gluten free or not. I was directed to the confusing menu. I ordered enchiladas since they were on the menu. Good thing I checked on the sauce since they are supposed to substitute the sauce. That was close. When my enchilada came it was too spicy and really just not that great. The chicken was fair. My wife had rolled tacos and they were a little too oily. <br />
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The fact is the menu is not very helpful and the staff isn’t much help either. I will try the tacos another time but really I would suggest going to Carlos O’Kelly’s if you are in the mood for this kind of fare. Carlo’s is about the same price and has a much more knowledgeable staff and comprehensive menu. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
On the bright side, if everyone is headed to Jose Pepper's I can join them. Even if it's not great, I probably won't get sick if I am careful.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"></div>Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com13Wichita, KS, USA37.6922361 -97.33754479999998937.516645100000005 -97.628213299999985 37.8678271 -97.0468763tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105153946838030524.post-7683778237478120822012-01-24T16:29:00.000-08:002012-01-24T17:58:20.696-08:00Gluten free Vacation: San Diego California<i>Back from an exhausting trip and I am ready for a vacation from my vacation. Cliche or not, we are tired. We also have a 7 week old boy and a rambunctious 2 year old. We were in Wesely hospital for a week. I made several trips to Chipotle, Jimmy John's and had several friends bring us food including Chipotle, Wichita Pizza Co and PF Changs. Yum Yum. Once home we ordered a lot of Wichita Pizza company and had many friends from our Church bring us creative gluten free meals. In the last seven weeks we've also had my wife in the hospital for her heart and my son in the ER for a few hernia's. Both of our children have had some rough tummy issues as infants. It really should be no surprise. D'oh. Also, Wesely really needs to do the gluten free thing better but they are learning! In retrospect the vacation's timing may have been a bit stupid but we took it when we could. We are very happy to be back in Wichita and it's fun watching our new Church blossom into something incredible. <br />
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Sorry for not posting as much but I think you now understand. </i><br />
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Also, before I get to it, a sad update, Dolci and Joe's is no more. I loved that place but it wasn't really crowded lately. </i><br />
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<i>The last few weeks, I've enjoyed Waldo Pizza in Kansas City and enjoyed many places in San Diego. Here are a few of my faves: </i> <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGUYNZP7EmD83zJiurZ2rYOuG7OcPK310M_UELEgG5cqavQXe1o9oAKXxhVdh3mg7e6tbWYQJ7Cw6HLwjXkC3Amec9AcS0OAraqqU8sVws9XRWgGU_g7eY5okMjZqZypfy9RALE5u4zk/s1600/IMAG0082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGUYNZP7EmD83zJiurZ2rYOuG7OcPK310M_UELEgG5cqavQXe1o9oAKXxhVdh3mg7e6tbWYQJ7Cw6HLwjXkC3Amec9AcS0OAraqqU8sVws9XRWgGU_g7eY5okMjZqZypfy9RALE5u4zk/s200/IMAG0082.jpg" width="200" /></a>One of my very favorite gluten free places to eat on the planet is Borelli's in Encinitas, California. The pizza, breadsticks and other gluten free fanfare is something I dream about on the plane ride to San Diego. They offer meatballs, salad with GF crutons, breadsticks and a ton of other things. I would put this place very close with Waldo Pizza in Kansas City. The pizza is a little dense but still feels fairly normal. They also have a large size. Encinitas is a gluten free mecca. Nearby there are a couple GF bakeries and many other places to eat. Sadly, I never go since Borelli's is where I end up every time. <br />
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I didn't take any pictures since...well...I gorged and thought very little of anything else but how much more food I could cram down my pie hole without getting sick. <br />
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</tbody></table>People often ask me what the best gluten free grocery store in Wichita is.<br />
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I often tell people "Food for thought" is the best <i>but it's expensive</i>. <br />
Then I tell people you should check out "Green Acres" <i>but it's expensive</i>. <br />
Then I might suggest "Whole Foods" <i>but it's expensive</i>.<br />
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Now I will tell you to go to "Natural Grocers!"<br />
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The first time I went to "Natural Grocers" I was in Colorado and couldn't believe the great prices. It was wonderful!<br />
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My wife was skipping through the aisles singing a song to herself. Yep it's pretty darn awesome. <br />
Make sure you check out all the purple tags that mark if it is gluten free. I would also make sure to check for other products that are unmarked.<br />
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Since things have gotten better financially I've called them about the gluten free options. Usually I will hear something like chic-pea curry soup or Mango gaspatcho. They sounded gross so we never stopped by. However, I had a meeting at the Doughnut Whole today and we all crossed the street for soup. It sounded good on a chilly winter day. <br />
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The place was packed. We weren't allowed to order anything since all the tables were full! They kept erasing soups from the chalk board as they were running out of them. While waiting, they let me try out the two gluten free soups on the menu. WOW! Let me just say I hate tomato soups. However the tomato soup they are serving at Tanya's soup kitchen is an object of my affection. It is sweet and creamy. I also tasted the roasted butternut squash and had to have it as well. It has an almost smokey flavor with a wonderful curry aftertaste. So what was I suppose to do? Yep, I ordered two bowls of soup. They were $3 each for a little bowl. I was unable to finish them but I kept tasting little spoonfuls so as to enjoy it one more time. <br />
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Okay so the soups at Tanya's are fancy. Also they didn't give me free soup. I guess they aren't running a soup kitchen. Ha. From now on, no matter how weird the soups are I will get them and I will enjoy them. Kudos to Tanya's. I now have another fun place to share with my out of town friends. First I probably should take my wife.Gluten free in Wichitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10629898558618312799noreply@blogger.com1