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September 24, 2012 · 9:24 am

Gluten-Free Event: Jacksonville Scene Wedding Crashers

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Finally, there is a fundraiser that can accommodate the gluten-free lifestyle.  This Friday, September 28th, Jacksonville Scene is hosting their 7th Annual Wedding Crashers at Trio The Event Place in Tinseltown.  Each year they pick a different theme; this year’s them is Masquerade!  This event is hilarious.  There is a fake wedding, food, drinks and all to benefit One X One.  Gluten-free offerings include Cookie Momsters cupcakes, cheese and vegetable trays, bbq and more.

Jacksonville Scene has been around for more than 7 years offering sports and social events.  I am a huge fan of beach volleyball, bowling, kickball, dodgeball and softball but there are many more sports to choose from.  I have made some great friends and have had an absolute blast.  In addition to sports they host the annual Wedding Crashers event and a host a huge Halloween Party at the beach each year.

The president, Jason, is a handsome guy who loves a girl with Celiac disease.  Oh, did I mention he is my boyfriend??   :)  He is very supportive and tries to accommodate different types of dietary needs on top of my gluten-free and dairy-free needs. He is very aware of the deliciousness of Cookie Momster’s yummy baked goods and  we are thrilled that they have agreed to donate cupcakes for this event.

There are still tickets available for Wedding Crashers and are selling fast.  If you plan to attend I would love to meet you.  Send me a message at jgornto_6(@)yahoo.com and let me know.  For more information or to purchase tickets visit Jacksonville Scene’s website http://www.jacksonvillescene.com.

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July 27, 2012 · 2:01 pm

Where Can I Get Gluten-free Beer in Jacksonville?

From Redbridge to New Planet, to Bards, to Greens, to New Grist, to Dogfish Head Tweason’ale there are numerous gluten-free beers out there.  Yes, I know cider is gluten-free, however this is just a listing for gluten-free beers.  Almost all of these places have cider as well.  Redbridge is the beer I find most readily available, however New Planet is slowly becoming readily available and rightly so, they have 4 different flavors.

tweason'ale gluten free beer jacksonvilleRestaurants

  • BJ’s Brew House (Town Center) Typically Redbridge is available here
  • Royal Palm Village Wine and Tapas (Atlantic Beach) they have a HUGE selection.  I have seen New Planet, Dogfish Head Tweason’ale and Daruma here. In addition to ordering with your meal they are also a retail shop.
  • Kickbacks (Park and King Area) I have had Dogfish Head Tweason’ale, New Planet, Redbridge, and Greens; they usually have the best selection.
  • Mellow Mushroom- (Beaches and Southside) typically just Bards.  I have better luck with the MM at the beach.
  • European Street (Beach, Southside, San Marco, Riverside) I have had New Planet here, but they typically have more than one option.

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Bars

  • Engine 15- (Beaches)  I have yet to be there when they have gluten-free beer, however I have heard that they have had Dogfish Head Tweason’ale on Tap
  • Burro Bar- (Downtown) not sure if it is there all of the time, but I have had a Redbridge here before.

Retail

  • Beer:30 (Park and King)  According to their staff they have seven varieties of beers available.  I have not been to see for myself though
  • Total Wine (Town Center) Always has an assortment.  They had a selection of New Planet, Greens, New Grist

Grocery

Other

Who did I miss?

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December 27, 2011 · 12:51 pm

Let the Voting Begin: Best of 2011

Rather than always telling you what I think- I want to hear what you think about gluten-free resources in Jacksonville. Send me an email by January 6th with your vote for the following:

Best gluten-free chain restaurant
Best gluten-free locally owned restaurant
Best gluten-free pizza
Best gluten-free grocery store
Best gluten-free bakery
Best gluten-free beer
Worst attempt at gluten-free dining

Note: only one entry per person and these must be found locally in and around Jacksonville. 

Email your entry to jgornto_6(at)yahoo.com by January 6th.  Vote now to let your voice be heard and help us encourage gluten-free dining in our great city!

Happy New Year Everyone!

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August 29, 2011 · 9:02 am

Gluten-Free Wine Dinner at Bistro Aix August 31, 2011

I am so excited to announce our next Wine Dinner is with Bistro Aix on August 31, 2011. Bistro Aix has received multiple awards by Jacksonville Magazine, Folio Weekly, Arbus, Wine Spectator and more.  Their head Chef, Chef Tom Grey, is known for his culinary skills across the country.  The french bistro inspired atmosphere is so cozy and their food never disappoints.  We are going to have a great night!

Come and enjoy a food and wine pairing that is completely gluten-free.  Here are the details:

Cost: $45 per person plus tax and gratuity for a three course dinner and wine pairing.  Call Bistro Aix directly to book your reservation.  Space is limited, so please reserve your spot ASAP!  For reservations call Natalia Lupas, Catering Coordinator, at 904-398-1949.

Where: Bistro Aix; 1440 San Marco Blvd; Jacksonville, FL 32207
When: Wednesday August 31st from 6-9pm
The Details:

First Course:
Local Grape Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Micro Basil & Parmesan Crisp
Paired with Solo Pinot Grigio from Italy.

Second Course:
Local Fish (TBD) with Chanterelles
Local Sweet Corn, Pole Beans & Paprika Butter with Chucker
Paired with Happy Canyon, CA (Red Blend). 

Third Course:
Banana Pineapple Cake with Vanilla Cream

Hope you can make it!

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May 4, 2011 · 4:01 pm

Matt’s Gluten Free Beer Tasting

A friend of mine (who is not Gluten free) recently had a Gluten free tasting with some of his friends. I thought I should share his point of view.

The beers tasted were : Daura, Green’s Amber Ale, St. Paulis, Green’s Double Dark and Bards.

Daura was the best, but it has 6ppm gluten so i guess it’s not technically gluten free.  It’s the only one of the beers made with barley malt, and then the gluten is “removed”.  All the others are made with sorghum malt.  The Green’s Amber Ale and St. Paulis Sorghum Beer were the best.  I was hoping the Green’s Dubble Dark would be like a Guinness but no luck.  If anything, it’s like a snakebite; dark beer with a bit of a cidery tang.  Bard’s was added just so people could sample what a bad GF beer tastes like. 

All of these (plus one more Green’s, a Belgian ale) are available at Grass Roots in Five Points, and the guy I talked to had tasted them all and seemed fairly knowledgeable about what’s available.

Thanks for sharing Matt!

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