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It’s That Time Again – Charleston Restaurant Week is Almost He

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! (function() { var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0]; s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js'; s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1); })(); Tweet (function() { var s = document.createElement('SCRIPT'), s1 = document.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT')[0]; s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.async = true; s.src = 'http://widgets.digg.com/buttons.js'; s1.parentNode.insertBefore(s, s1); })(); TweetTweet [youtube]http://youtu.be/z0Sxu4XjaAE[/youtube]       Searching for something to do after the Labor Day rush and the end of another glorious summer?  Well, don’t despair–September is almost here bringing with it Charleston’s annual Restaurant Week.  This year’s culinary fest is scheduled for  September 5th – 16th and looks to be chock full of both new and old favorite eating establishments.  Over 120 restaurants–the highest number ever–will be participating in this year’s event.  Diners will get to choose from prix fixe menus, usually consisting of an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for one price in either the $20, $30, or $40 range.  Each restaurant will choose their own menu and price range. There are many affordable options in the $20 range to choose from such as Basil Thai Restaurant (both the Downtown and Mount Pleasant locations), Osteria La Bottiglia, Virginia’s on King, and Queen Anne’s Revenge.  Moderately priced options abound with 17 North Roadside Kitchen, Magnolias, and O-Ku exemplifying a few of the choices in the $30 range.  For a splurge or special night out, consider McCrady’s, Circa 1886, or Hall’s Chophouse to name just a few options available.  For a complete listing of participating venues, please visit www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com. Mark the calendar and make that  reservation as soon as possible as this popular and highly anticipated event has often sold out in past years.  Charleston Restaurant Week 2012 is definitely this year’s not to be missed event.  Bon Appetit! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

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Calling All Gluten-Free Newbies!

Posted by Susan | Posted in Gluten-free | Posted on 24-02-2013

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If you’re new to the Gluten-Free Diet and feel like you need a little extra help, try out these free apps to keep you on the right track to follow a healthy gluten-free lifestyle.

AllergyEats – Includes a database of restaurants that cater to people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and food allergies. You can locate restaurants based on their “level of allergy friendliness.” The app also allows users to instantly rate restaurants and give other potential diners valuable feedback. Designed for both iPhone and Android users.

Eating Out G-Free – Designed to accompany Elisabeth Hasselbecks best seller, The G-Free Diet, this app offers advice on living the gluten-free life with such helpful tips as finding gluten-free restaurants and designing your own gluten-free shopping list. Developed for the iPhone.

Healthy Diet and Grocery Food Scanner – This app may be the grocery shoppers best friend–it identifies foods containing gluten and then displays a red hand symbol so you know to avoid them. This app also suggests alternative products not containing gluten. Designed for the iPhone.

 

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