Tag Archives: Chain Restaurant

Qdoba Review

When it comes to “fast food” Mexican restaurants, I have always held the less-than-popular opinion that Qdoba is the best of the chain restaurants out there. With flavorful food and lots of gluten-free and dairy-free options to choose from, I’ve never had a bad meal from Qdoba… plus their guacamole never incurs an extra charge!  Since Qdoba is not 100% gluten-free, knowing how to navigate the menu is important, as […]

Not Your Average Joe's Gluten-Free Menu

This post features menus for Not Your Average Joe’s. To check out my full review, click here. In following other gluten-free bloggers, I have heard incredible things about the restaurant chain Not Your Average Joe’s. In a world where gluten-free dinners are lucky to get a menu with symbols indicating gluten-free fare, Not Your Average Joe’s set out to change the paradigm around gluten-free eating- starting with creating a lengthy […]

Brown Bag Review

There’s so many great places to grab an affordable gluten-free lunch in Washington D.C. that it’s totally an embarrassment of riches. The only downside is that most lunch places open up around the lunch hour. While this makes logical sense, I like being able to pick something up on my way into work so that I can have food on hand if my coworkers want to go out to a non-gluten-friendly place […]

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Review

As I wrap up my time in Baltimore (for now) I made one final foodie stop before heading out of town at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in Towson. I have heard for awhile that BJ’s has lots of gluten-free options so I decided it was finally time to check them out. This BJ’s is part of the new Towson Square development, which features restaurants, a huge movie theater, and tons of shopping nearby at […]

Chopt Creative Salad Company Review

One of my favorite restaurant trends in recent years has been the abundance of fast-casual lunch places that offer affordable, healthy food that can be customized to dietary restrictions and preferences. The latest of these type of restaurants on my radar is Chopt, a salad-focused eatery that promises “farm-to-fast food” eats that are anything but boring.  Chopt utilizes farm-fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, which means that their food packs a nutritional punch. […]

Carmine's Review

Because I had a large salad for lunch, I decided I was only ordering a pasta because I didn’t want to carry a whole other meal on the train back to Baltimore with me if I had ordered a side dish as well. Although Carmine’s serves family-style, I was dining solo, so I ordered a “lunch” portion of my pasta of choice, which could have easily served 2 people. The full-size […]

Carmine's Allergy Menus (Gluten-Free, Dairy/Egg-Free, Garlic-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Image Source When it comes to family-style Italian dining, Carmine’s has certainly made a name for itself as a foodie destination. With locations in New York City, DC, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas, the chain is located at tourist hot spots around the country. What’s great about Carmine’s is that they have something for everyone- including people with restricted diets and food allergies. Everyone can find something to eat, and the whole party can partake […]

Outback Steakhouse Review

Of the big chain restaurants out there, Outback Steakhouse has earned a rap as a reliable place to find gluten-free eats. Serving up gluten-free eats for over a decade now, the restaurant has partnered with registered dietitians to curate a menu of safe eats. Offering everything from steak to seafood, loaded potatoes to a loaded brownie sundae, their gluten-free menu is certainly versatile. With locations around the country, they’re a great place […]

Bareburger Review

Planning any trip is hard- especially when making a return visit because it’s tough to find a balance between returning to beloved finds or seeking out new eats.  On my second day in New York City, my family decided to give BareBurger a try because it promised both gluten-free safe food and had a menu we all could agree on. Located just a few blocks from the heart of the financial […]

Cava Mezze Grill Review

Before heading back to campus to start the spring semester, my mom and I took advantage of my final weekend of winter break to stay in Tysons Corner, VA and explore around Washington D.C.  Tysons Corner is retail-dense suburb that’s roughly half an hour away from D.C., and is home to several gluten-free friendly restaurants- both chain and independent. With so many options, it’s a great place to stay when visiting […]