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Because of some problems, I was not able to take advantage of the following information; however, I believe it will be very helpful to people living in or visiting the area. Thanks Francie Kelley (Austin Chair; Alamo Celiac, GIG); Anne Allen [log in to unmask]; Anne Barfield;,(Membership Chairperson, Alamo Celiac GIG-210 340-0648), J. and D. Gordon; Sherene Silverberg, ; Julie; Lynn Rainwater; Branch Manager; Alamo Celiac GIG.
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GF foods and restaurants in San Antonio and Austin, Texas
The Alamo Celiac support group serves both Austin and San Antonio. Go to their WEB site www.alamoceliac.org and click on Defensive Dining; you will get a listing of restaurants in both cities that have been visited and reviewed by a Defensive Dining reviewer; the site are listed by different areas of the city with maps and names of restaurants. The site has a link to places where gluten free foods are available.
They also have a site for "Dining in Austin". It has interactive sites where people can spend a few minutes letting the group know about their dining experiences. These are not formal reviews; but give a person a good sense of places that are celiac friendly.
Austin, Texas
Central Market is a chain that has lots of GF products. Most of all they have wonderful produce. There are also two Central Markets: one on North Lamar and one on South Lamar.
McGovern's Organics www.mcgovernsorganics.com/ E-mail: [log in to unmask] Standard mail: McGovern's Organics 413 Cedar Park Drive Cedar Park, TX, 78613; Phone: 512-983-3197512-983-3197
McGovern's has outstanding food including entrées, breakfast items, and breads and desserts. They will deliver food in Austin ;their food is outstanding.
The Whole Foods Store downtown is "a must see" and is an awesome store! There are two locations: one downtown (6th and Lamar) and one in North West Austin
There are PF Chang's, Outback and Chipolte
Sun Harvest is a part of the Wild Oats chain. There are two locations: one north on Anderson Lane and one South in the Brodie Oaks shopping center.
The best GF place in Austin is Wildwood Art Cafe. Wildwood is an art store and wheat free cafe. They have pancakes on the weekend and unbeatable French Toast. Their cookies and ding dongs are also wonderful. http://www.wildwoodartcafe.com/index.php
Z Tejas has great food! It is "Very Austin and"; they have an actual gf menu.
San Antonio, Texas
Don't miss The Little Aussie Bakery and Cafe. in North Central San Antonio near the zoo: http://www.thelittleaussiebakery.com/ It is 100% totally gf, and is open 7 days a week.
* Paloma Blanca at 5800 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas Phone: 210-822-6151 is an all-time favorite for Mexican food, with a newly expanded celiac menu. The chips are not gluten free, but ask for some soft corn tortillas and your own bowl of salsa to enjoy while waiting for your entrée. Gluten free choices include soups, salads, a spicy vegetable chili relleno, chicken dishes, chicken and shrimp fajitas, rice, frijoles borrachos, and flan. They serve Brunch: Sat.and Sun. and lunch/dinner: daily.
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