Because I don’t react to being glutened, I rely on outside information to find restaurants I want to try. Frustrated^[1] with searching for terms like “GF” or “gluten free,” I began using the term “celiac” to filter reviews on Yelp. Although it can be exciting to find several “celiac” reviews, I have to read each one carefully.

Not all reviews are positive.

Sometimes the reviewer says something like, “If you have celiac, don’t eat here!” Good information and I stay away from that restaurant! Continue reading →

Diagnosis

In 2011, I was diagnosed with celiac disease along with another GI condition. In hindsight, I’ve probably had celiac my whole life but never any symptoms that I recognized. On the positive side, I don’t spend days or weeks recovering from a glutening incident. I also never know if I am eating out safely.

Desire to Eat Out

I cook much more (and better) than I did before my diagnosis. However, for social and mental health reasons – as well as the need (and desire) to travel – I can’t always prepare my own meals. Because I never know if I’m being glutened, I tend to be very selective about where I eat and what I eat. Continue reading →

Gluten free beer and schnitzel! Check out Celiac Safe Eats – Munich.

Paris has some fabulous places to eat safely if you are gluten free. Now you can add your favorites to the Paris – Celiac Safe Eats group!

Check out Celiac Safe Eats – New York for safe places to eat in NYC. Join the group and add your own favorites!

You can now add your favorite celiac-safe places to eat in and around San Francisco!

Celiac Safe Eats – Los Angeles is up and running with a few restaurants for you to check out. Time for you to add your own favorite safe places to eat!

The first Celiac Safe Eats city group is now live! Celiac Safe Eats – Seattle has a few outstanding restaurants listed with more to come. Join the group and tell us where you’ve eaten safely!