Support Group Meeting Reminder - Solas

Support group meeting reminder, this Thursday, February 17th, Solas Restaurant Lounge and Rooftop, 419 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, 7:00PM - 9:00PM, for a g-f tasting.  RSVPs by tomorrow, Sunday, February 13th.  

While the hor d'oeuvres are complimentary, we will each be responsible for our individual beverage tabs. 

Thus far, we have 18 RSVPs.

Reminder - Greater North Raleigh Celiac Support Group Meeting

Just a friendly reminder about this month's Greater North Raleigh Celiac Support Group meeting. The meeting is Thursday, February 17th at 7pm at Solas Restaurant Lounge and Rooftop, 419 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, for a gluten-free "tasting".  Carrrie Le Chevallier, Marketing Director for Hibernian Restaurants, has arranged this evening to familiarize us with their restaurant's gluten-free items.  (I think we are "tasting" appetizers.)  I do know some of our members have been to Solas, and it is a restaurant to which they return.  Pat will need RSVPs by Sunday, February 13th..

 

Carrie indicated parking on the street should be available at the time we are planning to be there.  Upon arrival, we are to check in with the hostess, who will direct us to our meeting room/area. 

Please email Pat Berger to request more information about the group or if you are interested in attending this month's meeting.

You can also check out the Support Group's Yahoo Web page here.

Solas - Gluten Free Menu Update

I have previously written about a new restaurant/club on Glenwood South called Solas. They are one of the first places to fill out my Gluten Free Friendliness Restaurant Survey.

I recently heard from their Executive Chef about their GF options.

Here is their GF Menu as provided by their Chef.

Solas
Gluten-Free Menu

Small Plates
-Elk Carpaccio $16
Himalayan Red Sea Salt, Caper Cream, Herbs

-Hot Rock $13
Tenderloin and Gulf Shrimp Seared Tableside

-Oysters Del Fuego $13
Baked West Coast, Lobster Mushroom, Sherry Cream

-Cocktail $12
Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce

-Warm Goat Cheese Salad $9
Greens, Pumpkin Seed, Cherries, Pecan Vinaigrette

-Duck Consommé $8
Vegetable Paysanne, Truffle Shavings, Confit

-Mussels $12
Steamed, Masuman Curry Cream, Cilantro Toast

Large Plates
-Grouper $24
Pan Roasted, Prosciutto, Kumquat Beurre Blanc

-Duck Breast $25
Sliced Breast, Roasted Cipollini, Syrah Gastrique

-North Atlantic Turbot $26
Sautéed, Macadamia Brown Butter, Thyme

-Veal Osso Bucco $31
Hind Shank, Slow Braised, Matignon

-Filet $26
Grilled, 8 oz. Center Cut, Cognac-Truffle Butter

-Gulf Stream Tuna $24
Grilled, Shiitake-Merlot Reduction, Garlic Aioli

For further inquiries or reservations please feel free to call and talk to the Executive Chef, Clifton Vogelsberg at Solas.

Survey Result - Solas - Downtown Raleigh

I received another response from my Gluten Free Friendliness Restaurant Survey. This time it was from a place called Solas in Downtown Raleigh (Glenwood South).

Solas opened just a few short months ago and is a unique place in Raleigh. The building containing Solas is brand new construction in the heart of the Glenwood South Entertainment District (419 Glenwood Ave) which offers 3 levels of "dining, lounge and rooftop entertainment". Check out their Web site for more information.

Here are the results of the survey.

1. Please provide the following: -Your name -The name of the Business you are representing -The type of Business (restaurant, bar, etc...)
Travis Grant, Solas Restaurant

2. What is your position at your business?

Manager

3. Have you heard of "Gluten Free" or Celiac Disease before? Do you understand all the ingredients in your menu items that are not Gluten Free? Do you understand the Cross-Contamination issues when cooking/preparing Gluten Free food?

Yes

4. Do you currently offer a specific separate Gluten Free Menu?

Yes

5. Have you ever had any patrons in your business who requested Gluten Free items/menu?
Yes

6. If you do currently provide a Gluten Free Menu, please describe the easiest way for patrons to find it (website, need to call ahead, need to ask when arriving).

We offer Gluten Free items upon request

7. If you do not currently provide a separate Gluten Free Menu, would you consider creating one in the future (with or without the assistance of the Gluten Free Raleigh Blog)?

Yes

8. If you do not currently offer a Gluten Free Menu, is your business capable of preparing Gluten Free items for your patrons? If yes, what is the best way for your patrons to request these items?

Ask upon arrival or call ahead and talk with the Chef

9. Anything further you would like to provide about your business?

We understand the difficulty for someone who suffers from this disease to find a restaurant to support their culinary needs.

Based on their answer to question 7, I will be following up with Solas to work on getting an actual Gluten Free Menu created. I will let you know where that goes.