The Second Annual Celiac-Friendly Dine Around & Stay in Town takes place February 17 to March 16, 2012!

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Tourism Victoria , the BC Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA) and Bravo! Victoria are teaming up to present the very popular Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria even . A host of participating restaurants are offering celiac-friendly menus at $20, $30 and $40 price ranges. Accommodation will also be available at one room rates of $69, $79, $99 and $129 and great deals are to be had at theatre productions for this month long celebration of Victoria!

This is an opportunity to sample the vetted menus of restaurants you may have longed to explore, at a substantially reduced cost. You are advised to book now to reserve your spot and let these restaurants know that going gluten free is good for business. Popular restaurants can fill up before the event even begins!

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*VICTORIA boasts over 110 celiac-friendly restaurants, ready to serve the gluten free all year round! Be sure to check The Celiac Scene for a complete, up-to-date listing.

A WORD OF CAUTION: Before choosing to partake at any restaurant, gluten-free diners should be sure to ask all the right questions to assure their own safety.

THE CELIAC SCENE GOES MOBILE: For those of you accessing The Celiac Scene from blackberries, iPhones, and androids, your device will now automatically log onto the new mobile version of the website at ww.theceliacscene.com/mobile. Not only will the information be tailored to fit the tiny screen, you will be able to find what you are looking for faster than ever. Best of all, devices with built-in geolocators will automatically download the map that is closest to where you are! From there, a single click lets you call for a reservation or provides you with driving instructions that will deliver you directly to the celiac-friendly restaurant of your choice.

The Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program* (GFRAP) is a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America® that facilitates a relationship between individuals with celiac disease and other forms of gluten intolerance, and restaurants. The relationship builds a win-win opportunity for restaurants to provide service to people following a gluten-free diet, and to gain increased patronage. Participating restaurants are able to provide gluten-free meals from their regular meals. Participating GFRAP restaurants enthusiastically welcome gluten-free diners.

By working together, using consistent guidelines and listing participating restaurants on one website, we are creating a growing network that allows those following a gluten-free diet to socialize and travel with more confidence in dining away from home.
HOW GFRAP WORKS
GFRAP frequently asked questions
Restaurant Dining: Seven Tips For Staying Gluten Free
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*The materials in the Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program have been reviewed for nutritional accuracy by nutrition experts, under the direction of Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD, Executive Director of the Gluten Intolerance Group® of NA. This information is consistent with the gluten-free dietary guidelines provided by the American Dietetic Association.

The Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is proud to be hosting the 30th annual Canadian Celiac Association National Conference, taking place May 13-15, 2011 in the new Convention Centre in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

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The exciting spectacle will take place within walking distance of the famous Byward Market, Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and plenty of fine celiac dining options. From the Tulip Festival to Gatineau Park, NHL hockey to the Arboretum, Ottawa has something for everyone. Please come and join us!
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102 - 284 Helmcken Rd
250-590-2686
www.JosephsCoffeeHouse.com info@josephscoffeehouse.com
Joseph's Coffee House uses only the best in gluten-free ingredients from Bob's Red Mill, employs excellent practices to prevent cross-contamination and brings his professional training as a Red Seal chef to creating an exquisite array of celiac-friendly baking at affordable prices. Joseph's offers a selection of the fresh celiac-friendly baking daily:
• Banana Loaf
• Chocolate Chip Nut Banana Loaf
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• White Chocolate Pecan Cookies
• Blueberry Muffins
• Banana Walnut Muffins
• Lemon Poppy Seed Scone
• Cornetti
• Call ahead for soup of the day or special sandwiches. Joseph's also bakes to order and offers a full range of catering options:
Catered Lunches
Catered Dinners Enjoy a pot pourri of Joseph's wonderful GF baking, a bowl of savoury GF soup and a complimentary tea or dripped coffee on the first Tuesday of every month. April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th ... call 250-590-2686 the day ahead to ensure sufficient quantities of GF baking will be prepared. Arrive Tuesday at 2pm for delicious treats and delightful conversation with other GF gourmands! Everyone Welcome!Follow Joseph on Facebook

1775 Fort St @ Richmond
250-595-1471
Visit Jubilee on Facebook! Members of the Canadian Celiac Association and Ellen Bayens, the founder of www.TheCeliacScene.com were on hand to provide information about the disease & the diet!





** Winners of Gluten-Free Gift Certificates **
• Empress Tea for Two ... $110
• Empress dinner ... $200
• Lunch at Santé Gluten-Free Café ... $20 See SanteGFCafe
• Little italy Pizza ... $20
• 1 of 4 $20 Pharmasave Gift Certificates
• 1 Revlon Gift Basket

Set to open Thursday, March 10, 2011

Santé Gluten-Free Café will offer delicious baked goods, bagels, daily soup, salad, fresh salad rolls and fantastic coffee - all 100% gluten free!

Situated in the heart of Victoria's colourful Quadra Street Village, enjoy a European setting inside or watch the world go by from one of our bistro tables, set in the sun. View Map

Black Tie Pastries is a European style patissierie located in Powell River, BC specializing in gourmet GF buns, cookies, cakes, pastries and even wedding cakes.

For complete information please visit
www.BlackTiePastries.com
Contact Black Tie
1-877-485-3814
7075 Alberni St
Powell River, BC
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A precedent has been set in Victoria and perhaps across Canada! The gluten free, their family and friends have been included in a celebration of local restaurants!

Tourism Victoria invited participating restaurants to submit a celiac-friendly menu. Ingredients were checked and procedures to minimize or prevent cross-contamination were put in place .

Restaurants who have taken precautions to provide the gluten free with a safe and delicious meals can be viewed at Tourism Victoria

For a map to the celiac-friendliest restaurants in town and their menus click here

Looking for a Gluten-Free Guarantee? Sorry, can’t make one.
Be sure to identify your needs and check that each course meets the standards that you require. It is up to you to decide whether partaking is in your own best interests. For the questions to ask see our GF Grillers!

A sincere thank you to Tourism Victoria for their interest in including our community in this annual initiative. A thanks also goes out to the BC Restaurant & Food Services Association, Victoria Branch, and ProArt, who have worked hard to make this event a success.

Celiacs, this is our opportunity to really “go to town” and enjoy ourselves. Let’s let Victoria’s restaurant community know that going gluten free is great for business, all year round! Plan to participate, consider an overnight stay or take in a live performance, all at amazing prices.

A great evening was had by members of the Victoria Chapter who dined at White Spot on Caledonia. The sweet potato fries prepared in White Spot's dedicated deep fryer accompanied by a cold glass of Bard's Beer (made from gluten-free malted sorghum) was the hit of the evening. A set menu with just a few of the celiac-friendly options that this White Spot location offers made for a delicious evening. Fun was provided by a draw for two Bard's Beer T-Shirts and everyone took home a very slick and transportable Bard's Beer bottle opener. FMI about Bard's Beer "

Now you can be sure that the choices you make are the right ones for you. ELISA Technologies has produced an easy to use home test that will quickly detect the presence of gluten in foods. It is sensitive enough to detect levels of gluten as low as 10 parts per million (ppm). This simple test is also small and portable for use at restaurants or when traveling. It can be used to test individual ingredients in foods