Sunday, 29 May 2016

Gluten Free Dining in the Yukon

Do
. . . check out the following:

Dawson

Call Dianne at the Riverwest Bistro
Address: 958 Front St, Dawson, YT Y0B 1G0
 
If you phone ahead, she will ensure your sandwich order is prepared with no cross contamination.   Let her know that you are a diagnosed celiac.

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Whitehorse

Steele Street Restaurant & Lounge Westmark
Address: 201 Wood St, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E4
 
One of the kitchen staff here has a 6 year old celiac child and is very aware of the requirements for gluten free dining.   Phone ahead and ask what the menu options are and find out what brand of gluten free bread is used for sandwiches so that you are not disappointed if they don't use your preference.
 
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 Boston Pizza
Address: 2241 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5W1
 
Ensure the staff know you are a diagnosed celiac.   I often enjoy the ribs with now sauce and steamed vegies . . . or . . . the salt and pepper baked chicken wings . . . and there is always salads.    Be cautious of the gluten free pizza and pasta dishes as the potential for cross contamination is higher on these.
 
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Ricky's All Day Grill
Address: 2288 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C8
 
I must say that the wait staff here understood what gluten free meant when I ordered potato skins and she asked if I wanted them done in a separate pan.   I was so impressed.
 
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Antoinette's
Address: 4121 4 Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H7
 
A gluten free menu is offered here . . . I have had celiac individuals report back that they did not feel well after choosing to dine here but I myself have not had any problems.   
 
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High Country Inn
Address: 4051 4 Avenue, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H1
 
I know they were able to provide a gluten free meal for me at a conference I attended but when all the deserts came out I was given a small plate of fruit so I wasn't terribly impressed but call ahead and see what they can do for you.
 

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DON'T
. . . go here, major cross contamination in place:

Tony's Pizza
Address: 113 Copper Rd, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2Z7
 
They prepare the gluten free pizza on the same area that the gluten pizza's are prepared, they do not use separate pans.   They cook their advertised gluten free wings in the same deep fry oil as the gluten products are cooked in . . .  this is not a safe place to eat gluten free.

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Burnt Toast Cafe
Address: 2112 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1B9
 
Unfortunately this great little cafe is not able to offer zero cross contamination . . . you will see on the menu that they charge an additional $4 for gluten free bread.   I am not certain that the quinoa they use is gluten free certified.

Saturday, 7 May 2016

MAY CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH Drop-In Sessions

MAY IS CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH

GLUTEN FREE LIVING INFORMATION

is available at the following 3 AWARENESS EVENT locations

May 15 – Whitehorse Public Library – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 21 – Dawson City Community Hospital – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 29 – Annual Diabetes Walk at Shipyards Park – 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Living with Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
or Dermatitis Herpetiformis
doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying life . . .
your CCA Yukon Support Group is here
to address the different challenges on the gluten free diet.

  • Learn how to adapt to the gluten free diet
  • Learn kitchen safety methods to avoid cross contamination
  • Learn about a variety of foods that are available
  • Learn how to navigate the grocery store in search of gluten free foods
  • Learn how to check labels
  • Learn the questions you should ask when dining out

Plan to drop in for discussion, information
and a chance at winning the “gluten free goodies” basket!