One of the BEST places to grab amazing gluten free food in Los Angeles is The Butcher's Daughter located in Venice Beach on Abbot Kinney. With amazing rustic and beachy decor, this west-side hot-spot has an absolutely incredible menu full of gluten free and vegan dishes that are to die for. The worst part about this restaurant? Trying to decide whether to eat there for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The restaurant is not exclusively gluten free, but a majority of their menu is, and the staff is very well educated on cross contamination. Some of the gluten free highlights of their menu include: the fried green tomatoes, avocado toast, kale chips, and their gluten free bread and cheese board. They also make the gluten free cheese board with a vegan option that is outstanding (who knew cashew cheese could taste so damn good?!). There are also The Butcher's Daughter locations in New York (three locations) and a Los Angeles food truck.

If you haven't tried this place out yet then drop everything you are doing and immediately go eat there — You won't be sorry!

Welcome to dessert heaven — Bo Nuage is my new favorite gluten free discovery in Los Angeles. Not only is the store aesthetically gorgeous, but they are home of the Could Cake.

BO NUAGE: (adj. / n. ) from French beautiful cloud Bo Nuage is an elegant, Parisian-styled boutique bringing you the unique experience that is the luxurious Nuage Cake. Named for their fluffy texture, these treats combine the crispness of a fresh Meringue with the light sweetness of whipped cream in a variety of handcrafted and delicious flavors. Dedicated to quality and our customer’s satisfaction, we offer gluten free and nondairy options.

ALL of their cloud cakes are totally gluten free and come in amazing flavors. They are the perfect, light and fluffy mix of sweet and not at all overpowering with sugar. Plus they are beautifully hand crafted and come in these gorgeous little boxes (making them the perfect dinner-party dessert).

Bo Nuage has two locations, one in West Los Angeles and one in Beverly Hills.

Definitely try these out, you wont be sorry!

Popular salad chain sweetgreen recently opened a new location in West Los Angeles and I have made it there about four times now when I have been seeking out a quick,easy and healthy dinner option. Since the chain has so many locations across the country now, I thought it would be a good time to give them a review!

I'll start with what is good about sweetgreen — First off, they clearly mark which salads are gluten free on their menu. You also have the chance to build your own salad, and it is pretty clear which ingredients contain gluten and which do not. They offer some interesting flavor combinations, my favorite being the 'Guacamole Greens' (pictured above), to which I add goat cheese and corn. They definitely offer quality salads on-the-go, and make for a great place to stop if you are in a hurry and want something healthy.

I should tell you all that sweetgreen is NOT a gluten free restaurant. However, salads are made right in front of you, and their salad bar is very clean, and glutenous ingredients are separated. I just watch whoever is making my salad very closely to ensure there aren't any mistakes being made. Eating here is definitely at your own risk though.

Now, the not so good part about sweetgreen. While they have a great concept, and the staff are very friendly, they are not even close to consistent. Two out of my four visits have resulted in a noticeably lighter salad that was very weak on ingredients. If I'm going to pay $13 for a salad, my feeling is it better at least constitute a meal. They have also been inconsistent in their prices. Sometimes my salad is wrung up at $13 and change, other times it is $11 and change. I care less about the price inconsistency than the quality of the meal though .. it's a bit ridiculous to order something from a chain restaurant, and wonder if you are going to get what you actually order.

Regardless, they do offer tasty salads and good gluten free options so I would recommend checking them out if you haven't yet.

— The Healthy Celiac

I love going to MLB games ... There is something so fun about being in the stadium, watching the game in the sunshine and eating a hot dog. Until relatively recently, my baseball game experiences had been fun, but not perfect. I usually can't eat much of anything — no hot dogs, no beer, no nothing. But in recent years, stadiums and ball parks across America have been serving up some gluten free food options. In fact, there are a large number of stadiums and ball parks that now offer gluten free food. You can check out this list here.

I was at Dodger Stadium a few weeks ago, and I was really surprised at how good the gluten free food offerings were. Considering I had zero expectations for a gluten free experience, there was quite a bit to choose from. For starters, they have the classic Dodger Dogs on gluten free buns at all the Kaiser Permanente Healthy Plate Carts. In section 155 you can also find veggies dogs offered on gluten free buns. 

The Kaiser Permanente Healthy Plate Carts also sell gluten free beer, and other gluten free snacks such as chips. Think Blue BBQ on the Pavilion Level offers stocks of corn fully loaded with cheese, chili mayo, cilantro, etc. LA Taqueria is located on the Reserve level, and they offer a selection of tacos that are gluten free. Finally, ALL of the nachos sold at Dodger Stadium are gluten free!

There are tons of great options for those with celiac disease at Dodger Stadium (and at ballparks across America), so I highly suggest going out the ballgame!

— The Healthy Celiac

True Food Kitchen is one of my favorite places to eat. They offer some truly great gluten free options on their menu, the best of which is (I think), their Wild Mushroom Pizza on gluten free crust (pictured above). Known for their clean and healthy food, their motto is "Honest food that tastes really good".

While they don't have an exclusively gluten free kitchen, the servers were very knowledgeable about what contains gluten on their menu, and assured me that my meal would be carefully prepared. Their gluten free pizza crust (which is amazing) also doubles as gluten free pita bread  — I asked the server if I could order hummus with veggies instead of wheat pita, and she let me know that they could serve it with gluten free pita instead (even though they don't list 'gluten free pita bread' on their menu). I highly suggest getting the gluten free pita because it was warm, soft and delicious.

Overall the service, atmosphere and food are all wonderful. They have locations in California, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Texas and Virginia so if you come across one, I recommend checking them out!

— The Healthy Celiac

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles. Nestled on a 102-acre private peninsula, this resort is just across the channel from Catalina Island (making it a very easy commute from Los Angeles). From the moment we arrived we were blow away by the beautiful property, as well as by the outstanding service. After spending the afternoon sipping cocktails and lounging by the adult pool (featured above), we eventually got hungry. So, on to the important stuff: the gluten free food. 

I checked out their pool bar menu and nothing except their chips, salsa and guac were gluten free. While other restaurants on the property offered gluten free menu items, their pool service did not. I asked our server if they could provide any gluten free options, and I was immediately referred to one of the managers, Jennifer. I can't say enough good things about the service Jennifer provided us. She took the liberty of heading up to Catalina Kitchen (another property restaurant) to retrieve their menu, which had many gluten free options. Jennifer then placed a special lunch order for us, and brought my club sandwich down when it was ready. I was beyond impressed with how Jennifer handled the allergy, and ensured that the food I was eating was completely safe.

Later that night, we headed to Catalina Kitchen again for dinner. I was able to enjoy their Sliced Filet Mignon which was served over risotto, and the Pappardelle Bolognese with gluten free pasta. Both were fantastic. And again, we had a great dining experience.

I would highly recommend Terranea for any Celiac / gluten free foodie looking to splurge on a luxury weekend away. Terranea went above any beyond to make sure I enjoyed my experience there, and I will definitely be back!

— The Healthy Celiac

One of my favorite places in Los Angeles to get good gluten free Mexican food is Mercado. With locations in Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Hollywood, Mercado is a fun go-to spot for any celiac. While it is not safe to eat anything that goes in their deep fryer (it is shared with wheat products), they do make amazing gluten free corn tortillas that can be served with almost any of their tacos (I also eat their corn tortillas with salsa and guac).

All of Mercado's meat and sauces are gluten free, and every time I have eaten there the servers have been knowledgeable about celiac disease.

Now, they are not an exclusively gluten free restaurant, so you have to use your own discretion when dining there. If nothing else, you will enjoy the fun atmosphere and Mercado Margarita.

— The Healthy Celiac

Formally known as Babycakes NYC bakery, Erin McKenna's Bakery opened a new location in Los Angeles this past February. This gluten free gem is in the Hollywood / Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, and is not to be missed by any Celiac / gluten free foodie / vegan. Every single item in this bakery is 100% gluten free, vegan, refined-sugar-free and non GMO — and there are a LOT of awesome things to try.

I taste tested the Brownie Cupcake with vanilla mint frosting, and the vanilla frosted donut, and both were insanely delicious. While the baked goods are the main draw of the shop, they also sell at-home baking mixes, the Babycakes NYC cookbook, and some savory items like crackers and bread. The bakery also ships nationally, so you can always order as much as you want online. I highly recommend making Erin McKenna's Bakery a stop for any Celiac in Los Angeles!

—The Healthy Celiac

I recently discovered Poke Poke in Venice Beach, and now I am a full-blow Hawaiian poke addict. I order The Original Hawaiian bowl, which is made with white or brown rice, marinated ahi in gluten free tamari (which you have to ask for), sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green and white onions. I also like to add macadamia nuts and avocado on top. Again, you have to specifically ask for gluten free tamari — but they are well equipped to make you a delicious gluten free bowl. If you are ever in Venice Beach, you can find Poke Poke tucked away on the boardwalk at 1827 Ocean Front Walk. Heads up, there is usually quite a long line at this place, especially at lunch.

— The Healthy Celiac

*photo from http://pokepokerestaurant.com/