Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

So Yummy!

MallysMama

By MallysMama
in Gluten-Free Restaurants

Recommended Posts

MallysMama Explorer
MallysMama
Posted

Well, we went to our anniversary dinner at the Stratosphere Tower here in Vegas! I cannot even describe how good the food was (not to mention the amazing view)!! I was tempted to call them beforehand and get the low-down on the ingredients - but I just didn't want to be different, I guess. So anyway - I ate every last bite of my heavenly dinner. So far - I'm just a little gassy but not hurting at all. Maybe, just maybe, I'm safe?? Does anyone know what a bernaise sauce has in it? I wasn't too fond of that...so I just had a little. Everything else seemed pretty safe. The salad had a vinaigrette (raspberry, I think) on it... so I figured that was probably okay. I tasted my hubby's lobster bisque (though I don't think that was safe to eat)....didn't love it so one bite was plenty for me. The baby potatoes, asparagus and artichoke heart didn't seem covered in anything harmful. And though I'm not sure what kind of seasonings they put on the steak (chateau briand?) ....I didn't figure that would hurt me either. From what I've listed - does anyone know for a fact that anything I ate was a "no-no"? I hope not...it was sure yummy - and we paid a lot for it... I'd rather not pay again in another way! ;) I'm trying my hardest not to cheat - but if I did tonight, maybe it'll mark my last day and I'll make a new start tomorrow! Cheers to healthy eating habits! :D

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

Any of that could have had gluten in it. You can't put ANYTHING in your mouth unless you KNOW it doesn't have gluten. "probably" can get you intestinal damage just as easily as anything else, and isn't worth the risk. the bernaise sauce could well have had gluten to thicken it, the vinaigrette could have had modified food starch as a thickener, the bisque almost certainly had flour in it, and the seasonings on the vegetables may have been suspect. You can't know for a fact if something is safe or unsafe unless you ask for the ingredients because ingredients vary all the time.

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

I agree with Tiffany, chances are that you did get gluten in that meal. Don't worry about being different, everyone is "different" sooner or later! It is the job of the folks in the restaurant to prepare something you can eat. They are there to serve, so don't be embarassed and ask up. I know you talked about having some issues with feeling different in the past, on your other thread. Needing a special meal doesn't make you any less of a person, or make you weird. Everyone has got something that makes them different--it is the spice of life! It may feel like a big deal asking for it in the beginning, but really, needing a meal that's safe really isn't such a big thing. And I usuallly find that we can set the tone with how others respond to our Celiac. Taking a matter-of-a-fact, this-is-just-my-life, not-a-big-deal attitude, will encourage others will follow suit. ...Whether we are in a large or a small group of people. Restaurants get people asking for that all the time. PS, there are also quite a few restaurants that have gluten-free menus, so try those too. Do make this your turning point! For yourself, your daughter and husband... Try and see if you can turn the situation around in your head. Get involved...know that everytime you ask for safe food you may be making it easier for another Celiac to get their meal in the future. Give yourself a chance to live a long and healthy life ;)

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

another thing to keep in mind is that fancy restaurants with a chef are actually easier to get a safe meal, yes it takes a litte explaining, but even if you don't have a chance to call ahead of time (which I recommend you do) is ask your server if you can speak to the chef, if they ask why tell them you have special dietary restrictions. When the Chef comes out, you should be able to explain it fairly quickly, especially if you carry a dining card with you. There are many sites where you can order them or print them out, or you can make your own. I've heard the Triumph dining cards are the best. Anyway. Your chef should be able to easily prepare you a special meal AND you may find that you get treated even more like royalty! Just be very sweet and humble about your requests (unless they give you a hard time, then leave) and you should be able to dine out at fancy places quite easily.

Also, I know you said on your other thread that you don't have many of the chain restaurants in your town that have gluten-free menus, but you CAN start calling local restaurants and talk to the chef/cook there. Try calling when they are not busy, after lunch rush and before dinner... and just ask if they can accommodate your dietary requirements. The worst they can say is no.

You do though absolutely have to start asking about ingredients in things, you can't just assume that something is safe. And while you may not be noticing visible symptoms, it only takes a molecule of gluten to continue doing damage to your intestines.

Yes this is a turning point. You can be more assertive about your needs. Your mother did it for you for years, now it's your turn. You CAN do it! I know you can!

jenvan Collaborator
jenvan
Posted

Oh, ps--so you live in Vegas? Last time I was there, Olives made me a gluten-free meal (Bellagio). Also ate at PF Changs and know there is an Outback there too--gluten-free menus at both. PS--Have you cked out the LV Celiac support group? If not, I think it might be a good help for you: Open Original Shared Link

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. Known1
      - Known1 replied to Known1's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
      18

      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      @knitty kitty For me, the flushing lasts about 10 hours and not just 60-90 minutes after consuming the vitamins. I am 10-days into taking this already. My urine is neon colored around the clock and I drink between 1/2 to 3/4 of a gallon of water per day. I'll stick with 2 a day for now, but am honestly quite hesitant to do so. I am curious, where...
    2. knitty kitty
      - knitty kitty replied to Known1's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
      18

      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      Oh, dear, the niacin flush! I've heard repeatedly that the worse the flush, the more your body needs the niacin. If you stick with it, the flushing will not be as bad in a few days. Another way to correct low Niacin level is to take 100 mg of Niacin (nicotinic acid, the flushing kind) every three hours for several days. I've done this myself, and...
    3. knitty kitty
      - knitty kitty replied to HectorConvector's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      320

      Terrible Neurological Symptoms

      @HectorConvector, Step off the gas. I'm in the U. S. That was what I remember my doctor telling me thirty years ago. Things may have changed since then. If I've "misremembered," I apologize. I'm human. Things are different on the other side of the pond. Here we go by mg/dl. The smaller incremental changes are more noticeable using mg/dl....
    4. Known1
      - Known1 replied to Known1's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
      18

      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      @knitty kitty Holy smokes, that Life Extension B-Complex is burning me up. My multi-vitamin already has 25mg of Niacin. The b-complex adds another 100mg on top of that. My face, neck, and ears look like the Cardinal I use for my profile pic. I have been on the b-complex for 10-days now and it seems to get a bit worse with each passing day. I think I...
    5. HectorConvector
      - HectorConvector replied to HectorConvector's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
      320

      Terrible Neurological Symptoms

      Evidence from normoglycaemic studies shows that healthy people peak at ~1 hour, and they then return to baseline in 2–3 hours, not 1. CGM shows normal post-meal rises even in metabolically healthy subjects. Clinical tests use the 2-hour value to judge normal glucose clearance. Therefore the 1-hour-back-to-fasting claim contradicts both physiology and clinical d...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,590
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Danny Mc
    Newest Member
    Danny Mc
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Known1
      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      By Known1 · Posted

      @knitty kitty For me, the flushing lasts about 10 hours and not just 60-90 minutes after consuming the vitamins.  I am 10-days into taking this already.  My urine is neon colored around the clock and I drink between 1/2 to 3/4 of a gallon of water per day.  I'll stick with 2 a day for now, but am honestly quite hesitant to do so. I am curious, where are you reading "the worse the flush, the more your body needs the niacin"?  I have been searching for that, but haven't found that anywhere.  
    • knitty kitty
      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      Oh, dear, the niacin flush!  I've heard repeatedly that the worse the flush, the more your body needs the niacin.  If you stick with it, the flushing will not be as bad in a few days.   Another way to correct low Niacin level is to take 100 mg of Niacin (nicotinic acid, the flushing kind) every three hours for several days.  I've done this myself, and found the flushing is very short lived.   Stay hydrated.  The B's are water soluble, so if not needed, they'll be excreted. Hang tight, you'll be okay!
    • knitty kitty
      Terrible Neurological Symptoms

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      @HectorConvector, Step off the gas. I'm in the U. S.  That was what I remember my doctor telling me thirty years ago.  Things may have changed since then.  If I've "misremembered," I apologize.  I'm human.  Things are different on the other side of the pond.  Here we go by mg/dl.  The smaller incremental changes are more noticeable using mg/dl.   Also, I adopted a Ketogenic diet.  Ketogenic diets don't spike blood glucose as much, and therefore return to fasting levels sooner.  My own experience is my postprandial blood glucose level returned to fasting levels an hour after the end of a meal on a Ketogenic diet.  I was asking if the thiamine you take is thiamine hydrochloride or Benfotiamine or Thiamine TTFD.  Thiamine Mononitrate is not well absorbed nor utilized by the body.  I learned that amounts larger than 100 mgs of thiamine hydrochloride needs to be taken in thiamine deficiency.   500mgs thiamine hydrochloride is recommended by the World Health Organization for several days and look for health improvement.  Thiamine is safe and nontoxic even in higher amounts. When thiamine is taken in high doses, there's a big change in energy availability, especially in the brain, where pain is registered.  A twenty percent increase in dietary thiamine results in an eighty percent increase in brain function.  Thiamine has analgesic properties.   I learned about high dose thiamine from Dr. Derek Lonsdale and Dr. Chandler Marrs through their website hormonesmatter.com.  I have taken high dose thiamine to correct my deficiency about fifteen years ago.  I could feel myself dying, I was so sick and in pain.  I was grasping at straws.  No harm, no foul, just to try it and see, right?  I tried it and that made all the difference.  High dose thiamine made astounding health improvements within a very short period of time for me.  I wonder if 500 mg of thiamine hydrochloride would have the same effect on you.
    • Known1
      Diagnosed Marsh stage 3C in January 2026

      By Known1 · Posted

      @knitty kitty Holy smokes, that Life Extension B-Complex is burning me up.  My multi-vitamin already has 25mg of Niacin.  The b-complex adds another 100mg on top of that.  My face, neck, and ears look like the Cardinal I use for my profile pic.  I have been on the b-complex for 10-days now and it seems to get a bit worse with each passing day.  I think I am going to drop down to taking 1/2 of the serving size.  In other words, 1 capsule instead of 2.  Hopefully dropping to one does the trick. Have you noticed any side effects from that B-complex?  It is WAY over the daily recommended values: Thanks for your time, Known1
    • HectorConvector
      Terrible Neurological Symptoms

      By HectorConvector · Posted

      Evidence from normoglycaemic studies shows that healthy people peak at ~1 hour, and they then return to baseline in 2–3 hours, not 1. CGM shows normal post-meal rises even in metabolically healthy subjects. Clinical tests use the 2-hour value to judge normal glucose clearance. Therefore the 1-hour-back-to-fasting claim contradicts both physiology and clinical diagnostic standards.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.