We’ve had some illness in the family this week, so we were all kind of tired and decided to go out to dinner for a special treat tonight. There is this delicatessen that I recently discovered has a quite large gluten-free menu, featuring one of my favorite local gluten-free bakeries, Sweet Escape Pastries. So I thought we would check it out.
As you can tell, it was beautifully re-done. The atmosphere was that of a fine European delicatessen, so much so that I asked the owner if her husband, the chef, was Italian. He is not, but he’s been in this business for a long time, and both of them obviously know what they’re doing.
The building is old, built in 1890, and the Tuscan yellow walls soared to a fantastic coved ceiling with wine red tile. Below that, along the street side wall, were huge stained glass windows. The far end of the cafe, where we sat, also showcased a huge skylight. Art for sale adorned the two long walls, one of which was exposed brick.
When I complimented the owner, Betsy, on the decor, she told me that the tables and the long bar height counter are made from trees killed by the pine beetles. My kind of gal. Not only is the food all natural, and the gluten-free menu worthy of writing home about, but the wood is environmentally conscious too. Love that.
And check out my panini! It was phenomenal! Roast beef with red onion, Roma tomatoes, and horseradish Havarti cheese on flat bread. Plus it came with artichoke chickpea salad. Yum. Also, the house lavender lemonade was very refreshing. My mouth was sooooo happy.
Zoe and Ashley were thrilled splitting their “Tradizionale.” That’s salami, capicolla, hold the cheese for them, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and a splash of oil on a hoagie roll.
Check this out: They even had stevia packets on the counter! This is the first time I’ve ever seen that in a restaurant! I was beaming, of course. You would think I had stock in the company or something. 🙂
And check out my panini! It was phenomenal! Roast beef with red onion, Roma tomatoes, and horseradish Havarti cheese on flat bread. Plus it came with artichoke chickpea salad. Yum. Also, the house lavender lemonade was very refreshing. My mouth was sooooo happy.
Zoe and Ashley were thrilled splitting their “Tradizionale.” That’s salami, capicolla, hold the cheese for them, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and a splash of oil on a hoagie roll.Andy and I remarked that we hadn’t had sandwiches like these since we ate gluten… No, make that since we were in Europe. That was 10 years ago, people. Good to be back. 🙂
Check this out: They even had stevia packets on the counter! This is the first time I’ve ever seen that in a restaurant! I was beaming, of course. You would think I had stock in the company or something. 🙂Here’s the website:
Cheers my dears!
The Gluten-free 'Dish' says
What a dream!
Juanita says
It’s lovely finding a place that caters for celiac with finesse. The stevia is a nice touch too 🙂
If you’d like to check out my review of the South African version of just such a restaurant, my blog post is at:
http://www.therecanbeonlyjuan.com/2009/09/restaurant-review-fresh-earth-food.html
Chris says
Wow. Sounds great. I dream of finding a restaurant with stevia packets on the table!
analienparisienne says
Oh WOW!! You are in Longmont!! I was here to check out your coconut flour banana bread recipe as I am about to go make some in the next 20 minutes, but then got to reading your blog, and I discover you are in Longmont! I am from Colorado (Denver area) but moved to Paris 15 months ago. I discovered here I am gluten intolerant, and as far as it looks six months into this, casein and yeast intolerant, too. *sigh* Between this café and learning about Fan’s I am kinda sad that I am here and not “home” in the Denver/Boulder area to try some of these places out! BUT, I will eventually have to go back to Colorado for a visit! I have family in Denver and Loveland, so Longmont is a perfect place inbetween! 🙂 I will note these places down for a future visit.
Meanwhile, I am discovering more about what it is to eat in Paris and be GFCF, sugar free and yeast free. It’s… challenging. LOL. I blog about it, too (linked with my blogname).
I’ve got you in Google Reader as a follower, so I shall return! Best to you and your family!
Anonymous says
This place sounds absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for all you do! You Rock!
Anonymous says
The owners of Sun Rose Cafe are Steve and Susan – not Becky.
And yes, it is a great restaurant especially if you have celiac!
Thanks for posting.