Gluten-Free in Chicago with map

I am going to Chicago to visit a dear friend who just transplanted from NYC and catch up with another soon-to-be-gluten-free gal in September. I cannot wait to see them both and know our nights out in Chi-town will be debaucherous while are days are filled with sightseeing and eating. I am thrilled that I came across this list of Chicago restaurants today on Chicagomag.com. I am trying to figure out how many places we can go in less than 48 hours!


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Gluten-Free Resource List

Restaurants, bakeries, and Web sites with gluten-free menus and products—Chicago's most definitive list of establishments with a gluten-free sensibility

*Gluten-free menu on request

*ADOBO GRILL
1610 N. Wells St.
312-266-7999

*ADOBO GRILL WICKER PARK
2005 W. Division St.
773-252-9990

THE BALANCED KITCHEN
1103 W. Grand Ave.
312-296-8910
(The Balanced Kitchen is not a restaurant: It offers gluten-free catering and home delivery.)

*BEN PAO CHINESE RESTAURANT
52 W. Illinois St.
312-222-1888

*BIAGGI'S RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Naperville Crossings
2752 Showplace Drive, Naperville
630-428-8500
Also in Algonquin, Deer Park, Bloomington, Champaign (www.biaggis.com)

*CITY PARK GRILL
1783 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park
847-432-9111

*DA LUCIANO
8343 W. Grand Ave., River Grove
708-453-1000

DEERFIELDS BAKERY
813 N. Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
847-534-0068
Also in Buffalo Grove and Schaumberg

*FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
25 E. Ohio St.
312-329-9463
and
960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire
847-793-0333

*FRANCESCA'S ON TAYLOR
1400 W. Taylor
312-829-2828
See Web site for all 18 city and suburban locations.

GLUTEN FREE STORE U.S.A.
Wauk-Dee Plaza (S. E. corner of Waukegan & Dundee Roads)
807 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook
847-513-6516
(Gluten Free Store U.S.A. is a retail grocery.)

INA'S
1235 W. Randolph St.
312-226-8227
Ina’s offers a gluten-free fried chicken dinner the second Wednesday of every month.

LE TITI DE PARIS
1015 W. Dundee Rd., Arlington Hts.
847-506-0222
Contact the chef, Michael Maddox, ahead of time.

MANA FOOD BAR
1742 W. Division St.
773-342-1742

MARCELLO'S, A FATHER & SON RESTAURANT
2475 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-252-2620
Also in Logan Square, Lincoln Park, and Northbrook
Gluten-free pizza

*P.F. CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
530 N. Wabash Ave.
312-828-9977
and
1819 Lake Cook Rd., Northbrook
847-509-8844

PIZZA FUSION
West 75th St. and Beebe Dr. (1 block east of Route 59), Naperville
630-355-9898
Gluten-free pizza, brownies, and beer

ROH & JO'S GLUTEN FREE SWEETS
800-220-8161
Roh & Jo’s is a Web site only.

ROSE'S WHEAT FREE BAKERY & CAFÉ
2901 Central St., Evanston
847-859-2723

THE SIT DOWN CAFE & SUSHI BAR
1312 E. 53rd St.
773-324-3700
Gluten-free soups, breads, pizza crusts, cheesecake, and brownies

SWIRLZ CUPCAKES
705 W. Belden St.
773-404-2253
Swirlz offers at least three gluten-free cupcakes daily.

*TED'S MONTANA GRILL
1811 Tower Dr., Glenview
847-729-1117

UNO CHICAGO GRILL
1160 Plaza Drive, Schaumburg
847-413-0200
and
6593 Grand Ave., Gurnee
847-856-0000

*VINCI
1732 N. Halsted St.
312-266-1199

WHOLE BAKERS
773-742-1834
Whole Bakers is a Web site only.

*WILDFIRE
159 W. Erie St.
312-787-9000
Also in Glenview, Oakbrook, Lincolnshire, and Schaumburg

Newly Diagnosed Celiacs Needed for Study in Chicago

Article originally published on Celiac.com. I felt this was interesting information to share with my readers. Although I don't agree with quote from Dr. Sohi about the gluten-free diet being "so difficult to adhere to", I do think this is an interesting study that Chicagoans should participate in if they live in the area.

Rush University Medical Center is currently recruiting patients with celiac disease for a study on the impact of Mind/Body medicine on adherence to a gluten-free diet.

"The gluten-free diet is so difficult to adhere to, and it is the only treatment for celiac disease; with our study we are hoping that the mind/body medicine course will assist people with newly-diagnosed celiac disease stick to the diet," states Dr. Sunana Sohi, a Fellow in Gastroenterology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

According to Dr. Sohi, the study is looking for people recently diagnosed with Celiac disease in the Chicago area (within the past 4 weeks) or those who have only been on a Gluten free diet for 2 weeks or less. "If the person meets our enrollment criteria, they will be enrolled in one of two 8 week Mind/Body medicine courses, free of charge."

Dr. Sohi is optimistic that this study will have a positive impact on Mind/Body medicine and represent a new tool in the treatment of patients with celiac disease.

For more information about the study, please contact Rush University Medical Center at 312-942-1551

About the author Jen Cafferty:
As the Founder of the Gluten Free Cooking Expo, Jen Cafferty works daily with people dealing with gluten intolerances. Jen is gluten-free and her two children and husband are also gluten-free. Providing classes and consulting to gluten-free clients in the Chicago area, Jen is an excellent resource for your gluten-free questions and concerns.