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Gluten Free News: March 2011

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I scour the internet and keep my ears and eyes open for gluten-free news, but its possible I miss something.  Please send any relevant information this way!

Paul Taylor Dance Company Celiac Disease Fundraiser – Wednesday, March 2 at the New York City Center

Tickets are still available for this great event.  The show starts at 7 pm but gluten-free refreshments including Pala’s Pizza will be served from 5:45 pm.   I’ll be attending with my gluten-free roommate.

NYC Celiac Meetup Group Pasta Night – Monday, March 7 at Cafe 82

This month’s pasta meetup features lasagna.  The feast starts at 7:30 pm.  RSVP via the Meetup.

NYC Celiac Meetup Allergic Girl Launch Party -Tuesday, March 8 at Heather’s Bar

You are probably already familiar with her blog, “Please Don’t Pass the Nuts,” but now Sloane Miller has written a book!  Come celebrate at Heather’s bar which serves two types of gluten-free beer.  RSVP via the Meetup.

Specialty Gluten-Free Cereal now at Dean & DeLuca

Custom Choice Cereal, an online based made to order gluten-free cereal company is now selling their products at select Dean & DeLuca locations in NYC.

Trader Joe’s sells Udi’s

The most popular gluten-free bread brand is available at Trader Joe’s in white, wheat, and bagel form.

Gluten-free Restaurant Certification Program Launches in NYC

Soon, you will be able to see “Celiebo Certified Gluten-Free” in windows of your favorite NYC gluten-free eateries.  Celiebo, a gluten-free and celiac advocacy group is launching this program to help make dining a safer experience for gluten-free folks.

 

 

Upcoming Gluten-Free Events

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I can’t believe it.  I just can’t.  I missed Gluten-Free Girl herself, live, in New York City.  How in the world did I miss this news?  Shauna and her husband, Danny, were in the New York City area all of last week promoting their new cookbook, Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef.  And I missed it.  Not only am I disappointed I didn’t get to see them do a cooking demo at Whole Foods Union Square, I feel that I’ve my readers down.  So to make up for dropping the ball on that, I’m going to tell you about some upcoming events in New York City that you can still go to.

Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival – October7-10

Food Network, Food & Wine, and Travel & Leisure are hosting the 3rd annual NYC festival.  This festival features events such as wine pairings, cooking demonstrations, and discussions with celebrity chefs and TV personalities.  This year, there is one gluten-free specific event.  An event hosted by the New York Times and Martha Stewart called, “Milk and Cookies” features cooking decorating, package, and of course sampling.  One cookie vendor, “Glow” is gluten-free.  Other than that, you’ll have to browse through the events to see what would work for us gfree-ers.

Fundraiser Gala for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University

Next Thursday, October 14, there will be a fundraising dinner(everything is gluten-free, of course) and auction at the Mandarin Oriental in Columbus Circle to raise money for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia.  When I was first diagnosed, my GE told me about the center.  If you have celiac disease you should be familiar with its status at the forefront of everything celiac.  I tried to see a nutritionist there, but her fee was $200 and she didn’t accept insurance at all-ouch.  Anyway, if you have the time and money (tix are expensive) to support the center, you can RSVP with the New York City Celiac Disease Meetup Group.

Heartland Brewery Happy Hour

The NYC Celiac Meetup Group put together this event to celebrate Heartland Brewery’s membership in the  Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GRFAP).  For $11, you will get an assortment of gluten-free appetizers, but the two GF beers, wine, and cider are $3 a drink.  RSVP here.

The Celiac Meetup Group has tons more events throughout the year, so check them out periodically.