summer round up

hey y'all!

Just got back fr0m an end of summer trip to Western Colorado, and wanted to clue y'all in on some great places.

Dream Cafe (3rd and Main, Grand Juncti0n CO) has gluten free pancakes. They have amazing GF pancakes, in fact, and all of their pancake options can be made GF. ( I couldn't find a website to show y'all a menu, but it's pretty nice brunch type food.)

No Coast Sushi in Grand Junction CO http://www.nocoastsushi.com/
We've never been to a sushi place that was as knowledgeable or as accommodating of Gluten Free. They carry wheat free tamari, and almost all of their sushi can be made GF save for the eel and a few other bit with pre-made sauces. Not only that, but the fish was psychotically fresh and good. Thumbs up.

The Bluebird in Glenwood Springs CO http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glenwood-Springs-CO/The-Bluebird-Cafe/186133149004

This place has coffee and pastry. Get there early for the GF muffin of the day. We had chocolate coconut and an almond milk latte. Since we've gotten so sensitive to soy and S can't do dairy, a place that does almond milk is a dream. They also have fab GF chocolate chip cookies. All of their sandwiches can come on GF bread. Very nice, not beany. They were very aware of cross-contamination

Juicy Lucy Steakhouse, Glenwood Springs CO
http://www.juicylucyssteakhouse.com/

Steamed Artichoke and an elk burger, no bun... uhn

All in all, we found Glenwood very easy to eat in. Even the non-GF places knew what celiac and wheat allergy meant, and worked hard to help us out! Grand Junction was easier than expected, although there are more chains and fewer allergy aware spots. Still, the City Market grocery chain carries Udi's bread and other GF treats, so we even did well on our snacks!