Chef-to-Plate Campaign 2010

Tomorrow is the kick off of the second annual Chef-to-Plate Campaign sponsored by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. This is a national awareness campaign for gluten-free living, through the restaurants that support persons living with gluten-free intolerances. I encourage you to support your local restaurants that are participating during the month of May. For a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit the GIG website.

I am happy to announce that Gustorangics is participating in this campaign for its second year. Gustorganics is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. They are part of the Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP) as of 2009. In addition, they have graciously hosted two NYC Celiac Disease Meetups in 2009.

Gustorganics

519 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-5800

A new addition to the NYC Chef-to-Plate line up is my new favorite restaurant Bar Breton! Bar Breton has been very proactive since their opening to understand the dietary needs of those with celiac disease and a gluten intolerance. They are part of the GREAT program, they are applying for GFRAP status, and they are excited to be a participant in the 2nd annual Chef-to-Plate Campaign.

Bar Breton

254 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001-6406
(212) 213-4999

This campaign

1. Helps spread awareness of gluten intolerance. This condition affects more than 15 million people in the US alone! Last year, we reached 1.625 million people with information about celiac disease and gluten intolerance.
2. Gives national exposure of participating restaurants on www.gluten.net and www.glutenfreerestaurants.org.
3. Increases business through customer loyalty. 96% of gluten-free consumers are brand loyal.
4. A great way to show community stewardship through an event with a nationally recognized nonprofit leader respected for its programs.

Support your participating Chef-to-Plate restaurant today!

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Gustorganics is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. They are part of the Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP) and participated in last year's GIG Chef-To-Late event. In addition, they have graciously hosted two NYC Celiac Disease Meetups in 2009. AND last year, they helped me celebrate my birthday last year with a delicious gluten-free meal. I never really buy deals like this, but this is one I cannot pass up!

Chef to Plate Gluten-Free Dinner at Gustorganics

On May 3rd, Gustorganics is participating in the Chef to Plate campaign to raise awareness of gluten intolerance through gluten-free dining. This is an international program dedicated to raising awareness of celiac disease and other forms of gluten intolerance. In conjunction with Chef to Plate, Gustorganics is offering a gluten-free, 100% organic, pre-fixe dinner menu starting at 5pm. Dinner will cost $41 per person including tax & gratuity.

GustOrganics is the first and only certified organic restaurant in New York and America’s first restaurant to use 100% USDA certified organic ingredients. In March 2009, Gustorganics was added to the Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program after creating an extensive gluten-free and 100% organic menu.

The price per person will be $41 including tax and gratuity. Alcohol is NOT included in this price.

Please note, if you would like to dine with the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup group you must prepay for this event using Amazon Payment. The $41 per person menu is available all night to anyone interested in a gluten-free menu. You do not have to be in the meetup group to enjoy this pre-fixe menu!

GustOrganics Gluten Free Dinner Menu

Appetizers choice of:
Hempanadas
Hand-rolled, Hemp Flour pockets, filled with natural ingredients, baked and lightly grilled.
Filled with a mix of zucchini, onions, mushrooms, parsley and mozzarella cheese.

GustOrganics Tapito
Gluten free tortilla filled with mixed vegetables and choice of Vegetable, Beef, Chicken, or Lentil Stews

Arugula Salad (parmesan cheese)
Fresh arugula with grated parmesan cheese

Spinach Salad (pears, strawberries, pine nuts)
Baby spinach leaves with pears, strawberries and pine nuts

Choose your dressing: Balsamic vinaigrette, Lemon & Olive oil, or Strawberry vinaigrette

Entrées choice of:
Beef stew
A favorite dish of tender strips of pulled beef simmered in a tomato broth with carrots, celery, onions and spices. Served with your choice of one side dish.

Chicken stew
Slow-cooked chicken and fresh vegetables simmered in a blend of tomatoes and spices. Served with your choice of one side dish.

Lentil stew
A hearty medley of brown lentils, tomatoes, carrots, celery and onions.

Gluten free Pasta with one sauce
Pesto /tomato and fresh basil /garlic & olive oil /broccoli in garlic oil

Gustorganics Pizza
Choice of Margarita or, Napolitana


Dessert choice of:
Apple Pudding
Organic apples, freshly squeezed orange juice, and raw cane sugar combined to create a light vegan treat.

Tiramisu
Homemade Ladyfingers soaked in organic sweet port and espresso, layered and topped with our own homemade icing.

Homemade Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Fruit salad
A delicious medley of mixed fruits bathed in fresh squeezed orange juice.
Try seasonal mixed or citrus fruits.

Drinks choice of:
GustOrganics lemonade / orange juice or organic soft organic drinks

*Alcohol will NOT be include in the pre-fixe menu.

Organic Gluten-Free Dinner at GustOrganics

I am very excited to announce our next NYC Celiac Disease Meetup event. Please join us for a gluten-free, prix fixe dinner at GustOrganics on February 24th at 6:30pm.

GustOrganics is the first and only certified organic restaurant in New York and America’s first restaurant to use 100% USDA certified organic ingredients. We will be joined during dinner by Alberto Gonzalez, the founder and CEO of Gustorganics, to discuss gluten-free dining, organic ingredients, and sustainable living. Mr. Gonzalez’s everyday goal is to satisfy his customer’s taste buds while also sustaining our environment’s resources. He is very passionate about his restaurant so I am thrilled he will be joining us for dinner on
February 24th.

To read more about GustOrganics, please visit: http://www.gustorganics.com/

To RSVP to this dinner, please visit the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup calendar.