Ever since something changed with the Blue Moon gf crust (at least at the Sandy Springs location) and the same thing happened at Crust in Alpharetta, I've been avoiding pizza places. I'm not paying an upcharge for something that's not as good as a frozen gf pizza I can make at home. Duh.
However, I keep the faith that someone will start offering a gluten-free pizza worth eating out in the ATL. While doing my normal gluten-free pizza in Atlanta web search, which I do every month or so, I came upon rave reviews for the option at Hearth Pizza Tavern in Sandy Springs. After confirming they have a process in place to keep the pizza crust as safe as possible in a gluten kitchen, we made a date to try it. The crust comes from a company in Colorado, but it's stretched at the restaurant. Therefore, it tastes more fresh than the typical frozen crusts that abound in the area.
We arrived to the cool space that is Hearth on a bustling Saturday night. Even though it was early...around 6 pm, it was so busy there was a wait. We put our name on the list and headed to the Whole Foods in the same complex. When we got back less than 15 minutes later, our table was ready. The server didn't seem to understand much about what gluten-free meant so that was unsettling. However, the manager on duty (who seemed knowledgeable) oversaw the order. For reference, the salad we ordered didn't seem to come with any croutons or bread, but you ALWAYS have to order EVERYTHING gluten-free, even salads, so you don't end up with a lovely gluten garnish on your food! Sure enough, as the server was walking away she said "oh, so you don't want the bread on your salad?". Mmmmm.....NO I don't want bread unless it's gluten-free. The look on her face indicated she might not know such a thing exists (LOL!), but at least she got the order in correctly.
The pizza was quite good and most definitely worth having again. It's no Don Antonio, but let's be real.....we're not in NYC. I likely would not risk eating at Hearth with a wheat allergy since there's always going to be gluten flour in the air, and the server knowledge (or lack thereof). My guess is that way more people who order the gluten-free pizza at Hearth have no clue what gluten is in, than people who actually can't eat it ;)
Also, when we called to check on gluten-free ingredients for the pizza, beyond the crust, I also asked if there were any gluten-free ciders. The answer was "no, I'm sorry we don't have cider" so it was a nice surprise when two were listed on the menu. I think I had one with blackberry and ginger in it and it was very refreshing!
After taking half my pizza to go, we stopped into WF again and bought the amazing JB's Carrot Cake and another treat from that line we'd not had before - Blueberry Cheesecake - for dessert.
The restaurant group that owns Hearth, MooCoo Group, also offers the "fresh from prepared dough" at Atwood Pizza in the city and some other location in Marietta, which I can't recall the name of....or find online.
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Monday, July 16, 2018
CPK's gluten-free pizza - third time's a charm!
Once upon a time, California Pizza Kitchen (aka CPK) introduced a gluten-free crust. And, it was the worst I've ever had in a restaurant. Eventually, it became evident that the crust was a HUGE miss for the company and they made the smart decision to 86 it....offering an excuse about retraining the staff, etc. But my guess is that the gluten-free consumer's disgust over the taste of the rock hard crust was the real reason behind the dismissal of it. The fact that no one went to the ER due to cutting themselves while trying to cut this horrid crust is honestly shocking.
Moving on...at some point, CPK introduced a "new and improved" gluten-free crust. It might have been new, but it wasn't exactly improved...it was just different. The second crust was almost the complete opposite of the first offering. Still with NO flavor whatsover, this crust was like soggy bread and nothing like a pizza crust. As far as I know, that crust is still available and for those who enjoy it, that's great. I would not eat it if it was free since to me, it's nothing like pizza should be.
Finally, due to a lunch outing with a non gf friend, I had to find out what I could order at CPK. I was not planning on ordering a pizza, of course, but the salads at the place are usually quite delicious. To my great surprise, I came across this review of the new gf cauliflower crust at CPK. It peaked my interest enough to check out the pizza before the lunch outing with my friend. That way, if I didn't care for the new crust, my husband would eat it. He'll eat pretty much anything and is not a super taster (food snob) like me.
We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza on the cauliflower crust (you must specify if you want that crust since there are two gf options now) to-go and it was ready when we got to the restaurant. It's a smallish pizza, like all gluten-free options in the ATL, but with a salad, it's plenty for two people. The crust was thin and looked different than the gluten crusts at CPK, and different than the last gluten-free crust I'd had there.
Well, shut the front door - the pizza was delicious! The crust was like a regular thin crust pizza. Seriously, I think you could serve it to your pickiest "gluten-free food is yucky" friend and they'd never know the difference! My husband started wondering if the pizza we'd picked up and were eating was in fact, gluten-free - it was that good!
Please don't misunderstand - CPK's cauliflower crust pizza is in no way shape or form, the best gluten-free pizza I've had. It's not as good as Blue Moon Pizza's gluten-free crust before they changed it (or the way they bake it). And it can't hold a candle to the wood fired option at Don Antonio (Atlanta location closed, sadly). But the new gluten-free pizza at CPK is not only edible - something neither of the first two options offered there were - it's actually worth eating!
The only complaint I have about the pizzas are the limited offerings on the gluten-free crust. There are only four options, presumably due to cross contamination and/or ingredients used in the many other pizzas available to customers who can enjoy the regular crust. That's annoying, but I must admit, CPK's third gluten-free crust is definitely a charm!
Photo above is the pepperoni gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza my non gf friend ordered. She really liked it, and thought it might have been the regular gluten crust, by mistake...told you it was wondeful...lol!
Moving on...at some point, CPK introduced a "new and improved" gluten-free crust. It might have been new, but it wasn't exactly improved...it was just different. The second crust was almost the complete opposite of the first offering. Still with NO flavor whatsover, this crust was like soggy bread and nothing like a pizza crust. As far as I know, that crust is still available and for those who enjoy it, that's great. I would not eat it if it was free since to me, it's nothing like pizza should be.
Finally, due to a lunch outing with a non gf friend, I had to find out what I could order at CPK. I was not planning on ordering a pizza, of course, but the salads at the place are usually quite delicious. To my great surprise, I came across this review of the new gf cauliflower crust at CPK. It peaked my interest enough to check out the pizza before the lunch outing with my friend. That way, if I didn't care for the new crust, my husband would eat it. He'll eat pretty much anything and is not a super taster (food snob) like me.
We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza on the cauliflower crust (you must specify if you want that crust since there are two gf options now) to-go and it was ready when we got to the restaurant. It's a smallish pizza, like all gluten-free options in the ATL, but with a salad, it's plenty for two people. The crust was thin and looked different than the gluten crusts at CPK, and different than the last gluten-free crust I'd had there.
Well, shut the front door - the pizza was delicious! The crust was like a regular thin crust pizza. Seriously, I think you could serve it to your pickiest "gluten-free food is yucky" friend and they'd never know the difference! My husband started wondering if the pizza we'd picked up and were eating was in fact, gluten-free - it was that good!
Please don't misunderstand - CPK's cauliflower crust pizza is in no way shape or form, the best gluten-free pizza I've had. It's not as good as Blue Moon Pizza's gluten-free crust before they changed it (or the way they bake it). And it can't hold a candle to the wood fired option at Don Antonio (Atlanta location closed, sadly). But the new gluten-free pizza at CPK is not only edible - something neither of the first two options offered there were - it's actually worth eating!
The only complaint I have about the pizzas are the limited offerings on the gluten-free crust. There are only four options, presumably due to cross contamination and/or ingredients used in the many other pizzas available to customers who can enjoy the regular crust. That's annoying, but I must admit, CPK's third gluten-free crust is definitely a charm!
Photo above is the pepperoni gluten-free cauliflower crust pizza my non gf friend ordered. She really liked it, and thought it might have been the regular gluten crust, by mistake...told you it was wondeful...lol!
Monday, August 4, 2014
Fresh gluten-free pizza crust hits the ATL!
Up until last weekend, I'd only had wonderful FRESH gluten-free pizza crust in New York City. At one time there was a place making fresh pizza crust in the metro Atlanta area, but it wasn't very popular and it might have been dropped from the menu subsequently.
Meet Don Antonio by Starita - Atlanta! As you enter the upscale space on trendy West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, take note of the lovely patio strung with lights...it reminded me of a lovely Italian place in Rome. Inside, the high ceilings and warm, rustic colors of the restaurant's interior further ooze the feeling of Italy. I secretly hoped that maybe the food would taste as fresh as it does over there....
After reviewing the gluten-free menu options, we ended up getting to try some things we'd planned to order as well as several other things during a leisurely lunch. By the end of the meal we were in a slight carb-induced coma, but we weren't complaining one bit!
Next up was the famous fried pizza Montanara Starita. It sounds odd - a lightly fried pizza crust - but nothing about the pizza tasted fried and it wasn't at all greasy. It was just 100% amazing! If the crust was wonderful and the toppings were not, it would be a problem for any gluten-free foodie. Thankfully, the amazing sauce, basil and house-made mozzarella cheese matched the perfection of the "I can't believe it's gluten-free!" crust!
In addition to the signature 'fried' pizza, we also got to try a regular gluten-free pizza and my husband sampled the gluten crust pizza and actually preferred it to the regular crust! The only time he's ever said that about gluten-free pizza was in NYC. I slightly preferred the Montanara 'fried' crust pizza over the regular gluten-free crust, but both options were fabulously delicious! It's not easy to tell from the photos that the non 'fried' crust is slightly larger than the regular one.
Once I tasted the crust on the first Neopolitan style pizza at Don Antonio's, I realized I'd actually forgotten how wonderful fresh pizza crusts can taste. There are some amazing and some very good frozen gluten-free crusts out there, to be sure, and there are some that are pretty much inedible. It's reasonable to assume that there will always be more frozen gluten-free crust options than fresh ones. That's why it's particularly special to be able to enjoy such a special pizza made with a FRESH crust and ingredients without having to fly to NYC or Naples!
We topped off our wonderful meal with a dessert made up of fried gluten-free dough and Nutella. It was decadently delicious - what else is there to say?! There is a full bar and the specialty cocktail options totally rock! Feast your eyes on the special pies and other things at Don Antonio's here.
One of the most delightful things about dining at Don Antonio's is the way the staff makes you feel like family - it really is like being in Italy in the heart of Buckhead - in terms of the fabulous food and the service. We were lucky enough to meet owner and renowned chef, Roberto Caporuscio (see above photo), during our visit and he explained about the extensive cross contamination prevention procedures they have in place. Roberto's daughter was in the ATL for a long stint to train the staff which included proper gluten-free prep and service from the back of the house to the front. Be sure to check out this fabulous addition to the Atlanta pizza scene whether you're gluten-free or not!
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Words of caution: gluten-free dining in the ATL (and everywhere else)
It seems like every week a new restaurant in our area launches a gluten-free menu and while that used to be exciting, these days it's more important than ever to investigate these claims in detail. Lately, I've come across more places that don't have a clue about proper gluten-free service than those that do.
EXAMPLE: There is a small independent cafe near us that has a sign on the counter noting that gluten-free pancakes and bread are available for a $1 upcharge. My husband was so excited to see this when he popped in to inquire about gluten-free dishes. When I called to ask more about these new items, I was nicely told that the pancakes - gluten and gluten-free - are all cooked on the same griddle. The bread for all sandwiches is toasted together as well. The person was fairly knowledgeable and commented that someone with a gluten allergy might want to avoid pancakes and toasted bread. They added that you can order a sandwich on un-toasted bread in order to ensure the (packaged) gluten-free bread would remain that way. Lastly, the person commented that since the gluten-free bread was stored in the refrigerator, the bread would be cold if ordered that way. Sounds yummy.....NOT!
EXAMPLE: Large chain with a pretty extensive gluten-free menu has the most clueless staff I've encountered in a while. While a kitchen manager explained that the gluten-free pasta is cooked in clean pan/water, etc. which turned out not to be the case - at least on one of my visits there. After having gluten-free pasta dishes without incident a couple of times, I found gluten pasta mixed in with my gluten-free pasta. I sent the half eaten dish back - had it taken off our check - and asked to speak to the manager. He un-apologetically explained that anyone with a gluten allergy should not be ordering gluten-free pasta since it's cooked in the same water as the gluten pasta! Interesting.... OK - no reason to return there unless I want to order a salad. I certainly wouldn't trust them to prepare a burger with a gluten-free bun - or any other gluten-free specialty item for that matter!
EXAMPLE: Multiple pizza places now have gluten-free pizza crusts. Many of them also serve gluten-free pasta (if they serve regular pasta). Some can explain what cross-contamination procedures are in place (for pizza and/or pasta dishes) and some can not. In fact, the question obviously throws the person on the other end of the phone - managers included - more often than not these days.
At the end of the day, jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon can be quite profitable for restaurants when done right or wrong. Most of us know someone who's gluten-free for reasons unrelated to their health or food allergies. They're just following the latest fad and can not detect if they are glutened when dining out. The trendy gf-ers are kind of skewing the size of the gluten-free market which is somewhat positive when it comes to shopping for gluten-free specialty items. But it's detrimental when it comes to gluten-free dining options. It is clear to me that servers are encountering more faux gf-ers than those of us that will get sick if our food is not prepared/served correctly. And that is not good news for any of us.
Always do your homework before trusting that any place you haven't been before knows what they are doing in terms of gluten-free service. I eat out at least weekly (daily when on vacation) and will continue to do so. It's great that there are so many places that do get it right. But I also feel like it's more important than ever to investigate whether or not a place is worth eating at BEFORE you get there. Like it or not, trendy gf-ers are driving the gluten-free dining market currently more than those of us who have no choice but to eat gluten-free.
*The names of the places mentioned above are not listed because they could have changed their policies by now (or at any time) and also because there are way more of them out there than I personally know about. What I encountered could happen anywhere to anyone and it's up to each individual to make their own decisions about where to dine out. This post is simply a word (or many words) of caution about dining out.
EXAMPLE: There is a small independent cafe near us that has a sign on the counter noting that gluten-free pancakes and bread are available for a $1 upcharge. My husband was so excited to see this when he popped in to inquire about gluten-free dishes. When I called to ask more about these new items, I was nicely told that the pancakes - gluten and gluten-free - are all cooked on the same griddle. The bread for all sandwiches is toasted together as well. The person was fairly knowledgeable and commented that someone with a gluten allergy might want to avoid pancakes and toasted bread. They added that you can order a sandwich on un-toasted bread in order to ensure the (packaged) gluten-free bread would remain that way. Lastly, the person commented that since the gluten-free bread was stored in the refrigerator, the bread would be cold if ordered that way. Sounds yummy.....NOT!
EXAMPLE: Large chain with a pretty extensive gluten-free menu has the most clueless staff I've encountered in a while. While a kitchen manager explained that the gluten-free pasta is cooked in clean pan/water, etc. which turned out not to be the case - at least on one of my visits there. After having gluten-free pasta dishes without incident a couple of times, I found gluten pasta mixed in with my gluten-free pasta. I sent the half eaten dish back - had it taken off our check - and asked to speak to the manager. He un-apologetically explained that anyone with a gluten allergy should not be ordering gluten-free pasta since it's cooked in the same water as the gluten pasta! Interesting.... OK - no reason to return there unless I want to order a salad. I certainly wouldn't trust them to prepare a burger with a gluten-free bun - or any other gluten-free specialty item for that matter!
EXAMPLE: Multiple pizza places now have gluten-free pizza crusts. Many of them also serve gluten-free pasta (if they serve regular pasta). Some can explain what cross-contamination procedures are in place (for pizza and/or pasta dishes) and some can not. In fact, the question obviously throws the person on the other end of the phone - managers included - more often than not these days.
At the end of the day, jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon can be quite profitable for restaurants when done right or wrong. Most of us know someone who's gluten-free for reasons unrelated to their health or food allergies. They're just following the latest fad and can not detect if they are glutened when dining out. The trendy gf-ers are kind of skewing the size of the gluten-free market which is somewhat positive when it comes to shopping for gluten-free specialty items. But it's detrimental when it comes to gluten-free dining options. It is clear to me that servers are encountering more faux gf-ers than those of us that will get sick if our food is not prepared/served correctly. And that is not good news for any of us.
Always do your homework before trusting that any place you haven't been before knows what they are doing in terms of gluten-free service. I eat out at least weekly (daily when on vacation) and will continue to do so. It's great that there are so many places that do get it right. But I also feel like it's more important than ever to investigate whether or not a place is worth eating at BEFORE you get there. Like it or not, trendy gf-ers are driving the gluten-free dining market currently more than those of us who have no choice but to eat gluten-free.
*The names of the places mentioned above are not listed because they could have changed their policies by now (or at any time) and also because there are way more of them out there than I personally know about. What I encountered could happen anywhere to anyone and it's up to each individual to make their own decisions about where to dine out. This post is simply a word (or many words) of caution about dining out.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Mellow Mushroom steps up gluten-free game!
As a previous patron of Mellow Mushroom (over 8 years ago), I was super excited when they introduced a gluten-free pizza crust. It was unfortunate that I didn't care for the crust at all. I gave it three tries (as I feel is only fair to do when a new item launches at a restaurant) and each time I could not eat the crust. And so I didn't go back to Mellow Mushroom again until about a month ago. Someone told me the company changed their gluten-free crust and it was not only edible, but also good. We gave it a try and agreed.
All Mellow Mushrooms have the new crust and it's made by a very good company, but it's a custom made crust for MM. I prefer the original crust from the company to the MM developed crust, but for a quick pizza fix on a weeknight, it's a great option. I can also get Daura gluten-free beer at our location (beer options vary per store).
It's been a long road for Mellow Mushroom and their gluten-free pizza journey and I'm glad they stuck with it, listened to gluten-free consumers and did right by them. Hopefully gluten-free diners that gave up on finding good gluten-free pizza at this chain will give them another try like we did. You might end up being pleasantly surprised!
All Mellow Mushrooms have the new crust and it's made by a very good company, but it's a custom made crust for MM. I prefer the original crust from the company to the MM developed crust, but for a quick pizza fix on a weeknight, it's a great option. I can also get Daura gluten-free beer at our location (beer options vary per store).
It's been a long road for Mellow Mushroom and their gluten-free pizza journey and I'm glad they stuck with it, listened to gluten-free consumers and did right by them. Hopefully gluten-free diners that gave up on finding good gluten-free pizza at this chain will give them another try like we did. You might end up being pleasantly surprised!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Blue Moon Pizza open in Buckhead!
Yes - it's true! The newest location of Blue Moon Pizza is now open in the heart of Buckhead. And believe me, it was worth the wait! Be sure to check out the delicious gluten-free pizza being served up at three metro Atlanta locations. The fourth location in the Sandy Springs area is slated to open in October 2011.
If you check out the Buckhead store, please note the parking is directly across the street from the front door in an unmarked lot. Alternatively, there is a Blue Moon parking lot (look for sign) down at the adjacent corner of the building the restaurant is in. Free parking is offered at both lots.
Since I was at the new location of Blue Moon for lunch, I didn't think to ask about the gluten-free beer selection, but the other locations typically stock both Redbridge and Green's. There is a gluten-free menu that explains the company's cross contamination procedures. The staff works very hard to keep their gluten-free pizza truly safe. And in the over two years I've been enjoyed meals there, my pizzas have always been gluten-free indeed!
Finally - delicious gluten-free pizza is available in Buckhead!!!!!!
If you check out the Buckhead store, please note the parking is directly across the street from the front door in an unmarked lot. Alternatively, there is a Blue Moon parking lot (look for sign) down at the adjacent corner of the building the restaurant is in. Free parking is offered at both lots.
Since I was at the new location of Blue Moon for lunch, I didn't think to ask about the gluten-free beer selection, but the other locations typically stock both Redbridge and Green's. There is a gluten-free menu that explains the company's cross contamination procedures. The staff works very hard to keep their gluten-free pizza truly safe. And in the over two years I've been enjoyed meals there, my pizzas have always been gluten-free indeed!
Finally - delicious gluten-free pizza is available in Buckhead!!!!!!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Update on Blue Moon Pizza - Buckhead location
According to the Blue Moon Pizza manager I spoke with this week, the opening date of the new location in Buckhead has been pushed out to July. Check the locations page on the Blue Moon Pizza website for updates as well as the address of the new location. The new location will offer free parking at various lots in the area.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Blue Moon Pizza opening in Buckhead in May 2011
The last time I was at Blue Moon Pizza in Vinings, the manager told me that the local chain is opening a location in Buckhead in May. The next location opening will be in the Sandy Springs area in August (or September) in 2011. Unfortunately, there are no plans to move into Gwinnett yet, but at least I can enjoy great pizza at the Buckhead location when in town.
Also, the manager stressed that if anyone EVER gets sick from gluten-free offerings while eating at any location of Blue Moon Pizza, the owner wants to know about it immediately. Their goal is to offer safe meals to the gluten-free community 100% of the time. The staff (front and back of the house) is updated on cross contamination issues regularly in an effort to make this happen.
No matter how far you have to drive to get to any Blue Moon Pizza - it's definitely well worth the trip!!!
Also, the manager stressed that if anyone EVER gets sick from gluten-free offerings while eating at any location of Blue Moon Pizza, the owner wants to know about it immediately. Their goal is to offer safe meals to the gluten-free community 100% of the time. The staff (front and back of the house) is updated on cross contamination issues regularly in an effort to make this happen.
No matter how far you have to drive to get to any Blue Moon Pizza - it's definitely well worth the trip!!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Mellow Mushroom near Colonial 18 Theatres has gluten-free pizza
My husband's co-worker went to the location on Highway 120 in Lawrenceville for lunch and noticed they had gluten-free pizza. He was thoughtful to tell my husband about it....it's so nice when that happens. Unfortunately for me, they are serving a brand of crust I don't care for at all. It's the one used at Pizza Fusion so if you liked the gluten-free pizza there, you'll likely enjoy it at MM. It's too bad that that the deal for the chain to use a crust from Domata fell through. That pizza crust runs circles around the one MM ended up going with - in my opinion, anyway.
We drove all the way to Conyers to try the gluten-free pizza at Mellow Mushroom months ago. I almost cried thinking of the time and money wasted for a pizza that wasn't as half as good as one I could make at home. Maybe MM should consider using the crust from Udi's. I found a way to make that crust taste like a pizzeria pizza pie...my post about that will hit next week on Celiac-Disease.com. It will be nice when Blue Moon Pizza finally opens up in Gwinnett!
Hopefully, people that like the gluten-free pizza at Mellow Mushroom will go out and support the effort of the chain to cater to our market. I'm super picky - most people seem to like the crust fine.
We drove all the way to Conyers to try the gluten-free pizza at Mellow Mushroom months ago. I almost cried thinking of the time and money wasted for a pizza that wasn't as half as good as one I could make at home. Maybe MM should consider using the crust from Udi's. I found a way to make that crust taste like a pizzeria pizza pie...my post about that will hit next week on Celiac-Disease.com. It will be nice when Blue Moon Pizza finally opens up in Gwinnett!
Hopefully, people that like the gluten-free pizza at Mellow Mushroom will go out and support the effort of the chain to cater to our market. I'm super picky - most people seem to like the crust fine.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Blue Moon Pizza expanding in the ATL!
Kelvin at Blue Moon Pizza is working hard to secure some new locations in the Atlanta area. If you haven't tried the gluten-free pizza and cheesy bread there yet, you're REALLY missing out! Anyway, both locations are over in Cobb county - kind of a far trek for us so we tend to go there on the way back from TN (if it's not a Sunday when the restaurant is closed). Anyway, the locations Kelvin is looking to expand to are up Peachtree Industrial in Suwanee, over on 141 in Johns Creek area (or Abbot's Creek) and the Glenridge Connector area.
The photo on top is a cheeseburger pizza that my husband ordered once. It was heavy on the meat which I don't love but as long as I get my cheesy bread (other photo), he can pick the pizza we get. Today, I had a small Greek salad and split the cheesy bread with a friend. I still got to bring some cheesy bread home to enjoy with a salad for lunch tomorrow. I actually like the cheesy bread better than the gluten-free pizza and a gluten eater I know told me that the gluten-free pizza might be better than the gluten one. Yes - it's that fabulous people!
*Eating out might be a risk - but it's one I most definitely think is worth taking. Life is short enough so don't let being gluten-free hold you back from living it to the fullest every day!
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