We’ve recently heard about a new restaurant/store concept on Chicago’s north side, called Balanced Kitchen. Anticipation seems to be just as high around the architecture, as for its food. Designed by 2 point perspective, the space is LEED certified to be “green,” and they claim the same about the menu. Both vegan and gluten-free, the restaurant is an outgrowth of G-Free-V LLC, a company deeply committed to gluten-free foods. Under the mantra “Food Without Limits, for People Living Without,” the company conducts gluten testing and certification as well.
A restaurant willing to go completely gluten-free is a refreshing idea. When you walk in the door, you know that everything is safe. Peace of mind for sure.
Have you been to the Balanced Kitchen? If so, let us know. We’ll be posting a formal review soon, and we’d love to know what others thing as well. Please comment by clicking on the link above…
Mexican food, which prior to my diagnosis was not a favorite of mine, is often a relatively easy go-to food for celiacs. Many of its staples are naturally gluten-free (save the flour tortillas), and if done right can be an eclectic meal. That being said, I’ve had more than my fair share of Chipotle burrito bowls, so I’ve been looking for something a little more tantalizing.
Enter Adobo Grill, a daVinci Group restaurant with locations in Chicago, Lombard, IL and Indianapolis. During my recent meal at Adobo’s Wicker Park location, I was pleased by the dedicated gluten-free menu, as well as our server’s knowledge of - and respect for - the GF menu and its patrons.
The table ordered some guacamole, which was made table-side and the best I’ve had since my trip to Mexico in 2005. While the gluten-abled friends enjoyed the corn chips (which the server told me were not gluten-free) I tried
After perusing Adobo’s extensive gluten-free menu, I narrowed my options down to the chicken skewers. Prepared with a
Last but not least, I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t mention their margaritas. With dozens of 100% agave GF tequila variates in stock, one can easily find a marg to their liking. Of course, you have to be careful with some mixers, but the bartender was just as knowledgeable as the server and assured me my
I hope to go back soon to try their other intriguing GF menu options. When I do I’ll let you know what I find!
Adobo Grill’s Gluten-Free Menu [Adobo Grill]
