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Bang Bang PDX

thegffoodie — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:13:27 +0000

This year for my birthday dinner–and my first birthday being GF!–I wanted to try a new 100% GF restaurant I’d never been to before. Referencing GIG Portland’s 100% GF restaurant list I chose Bang Bang PDX, located on NE Fremont and 47th. Featuring Asian menu items, the food here is not only delicious but super fresh and flavorful. Bang Bang is not only 100% gluten-free but also 100% dairy-free and 100% peanut-free, a welcoming invitation for those with food allergies.

Bang Bang makes killer fried chicken (pictured in the bowl above) which can be ordered as an appetizer or dinner and also comes with the green curry entree. Other appetizers include brussels sprouts with caramel fish sauce and crispy garlic, spicy vegan cauliflower, crab/pork spring rolls with spicy cashew sauce, rice puffs and salads.

Dinner entrees are loaded with layers of flavor. My favorite is the green curry bowl (pictured above) with fried chicken, prawns, crispy shallots, pickled vegetables, coconut rice, herbs and green curry sauce on the side. I could eat this every day.

Other awesome dinner entrees include the pork belly and blue crab fried rice (below) and the glass noodles with spicy pork, pickles greens and a soft egg. There’s also a pineapple curry available vegan with tofu or with the fabulous fried chicken. There’s also a kids bowl!

Bang Bang also has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and they are happy to make dietary accommodations! My mom was able to order the Crab Fried Rice with tofu instead of crab to accommodate her shellfish allergy.

Panna cotta and mango rice pudding are offered for dessert and are on my list for my next trip to Bang Bang.

Learn more at bangbangpdx.com

Bang Bang PDX

4727 NE Fremont St.

Portland, OR 97213

503-287-3846

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm

Happy Hour from 5-6pm

Indoor dining open and plenty of covered, heated outdoor seating. Online ordering also available.

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Kyra’s Bake Shop

thegffoodie — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:29:46 +0000

Kyra and I go way back. We’ve been friends for about 15 years—before she opened her award-winning bakeshop and even before she was GF! What started as a small operation in her home kitchen has grown into the Portland area’s top gluten-free bakery, located in Lake Oswego. Kyra has won The Food Network’s Cupcake Wars 4 times and came in 2nd place on her other two appearances on the show. She is truly talented and is The Queen of gluten-free baking. Kyra has also written a cookbook of gluten-free treats which I highly recommend, available in-store.

The menu features cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, muffins, savory galettes, cookies, cheesecake and espresso as well as breakfast and lunch items, available daily from 9am-4pm. Many items are dairy-free also and there are also vegan pastries available regularly, like the hot chocolate cupcake.

The cinnamon rolls are the BEST cinnamon rolls you will ever eat, GF or not. They are baked in a cupcake paper, topped with cream cheese frosting, and are super gooey and moist. Always heat it up for about 20 seconds in the microwave before eating. It must be eaten warm. Kyra’s cinnamon rolls are wildly popular and one of the best foods I’ve ever eaten.

Kyra’s Bake Shop

599 A Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 212-2979

Hours: Daily 9am-4pm

kyrasbakeshop.com

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Kate’s Ice Cream

thegffoodie — Wed, 04 May 2022 19:06:38 +0000

Kate’s Ice Cream used to be a pop-up which made it harder to track down when the ice cream craving strikes but they JUST opened their first brick and mortar shop on N. Mississippi Avenue open daily from 12-10pm! This is THE ice cream shop for those with food allergies because a 100% safe eatery is a hidden gem worth celebrating. Kate’s serves waffle cones! And yes, they are GF, DF! This is the only place in Portland where I’m able to eat a waffle cone, or an ice cream cookie sundae.

Marionberry Cobbler ice cream in a waffle cone

8-10 flavors are always on rotation, both classic and unique combos such as Cookies & Cream made with homemade Oreos, Marionberry Cobbler (shown above), Pistachio, Dark Chocolate Brownie (shown below), Sea Salt Caramel Peanut Brittle, Mississippi Mayhem, Rosewater Cardamom Almond, and more!

Dark Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream with sprinkles

Cookies & Cream ice cream

Kate’s Ice Cream interior and menu

Grab a pint to take home! $14 each

Kate’s Ice Cream storefront on N. Mississippi

Learn more about Kate’s at katesicecream.com

Kate’s Ice Cream

3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

(503) 249-9640
Hours: Daily 12-10pm

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Mestizo

thegffoodie — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:04:56 +0000

Located in Portland at SE Division and 29th, Mestizo is Latin-inspired cuisine featuring sustainable seafood, locally-sourced ingredients, and vegan and vegetarian options that are all 100% gluten-free and soy-free with dairy-free options as well. You’ll also find fresh tropical cocktails made from house-made juices and syrups.

Mestizo has plenty of outdoor seating and a fantastic happy hour menu with my favorite item being the fried oysters that come with a sweet chili sauce and microgreens. It’s SO exciting to be able to eat fried oysters at a restaurant again!

Fried oysters at Mestizo

I first found Mestizo on the Find Me Gluten Free app while wandering around SE Division with a friend. This place is a hidden gem for the gluten-free world. Latin-American cuisine featuring local ingredients in a 100% GF setting is a fantastic find! In my first experience at Mestizo we arrived around 5:30 which gave us some time to order off the happy hour menu before it ended at 6:00. To my delight, the fried oysters are available on happy hour! The oysters are coated in coconut breading with GF breadcrumbs which in my opinion is a lighter, crispier texture than traditional breadcrumbs. They are served with Fresno chili jam for a sweet and sour flavor that pairs deliciously with the breading on the oysters.

Also on happy hour is guacamole served with both tortilla and plantain chips. Again, how exciting to be able to eat safe fried food at a restaurant!

Guacamole with tortilla and plantain chips at Mestizo

Lastly, I ordered the fish tacos for dinner. That delicious and crispy GF breading is coating the rockfish and the tacos in tri-color tortillas are topped with slaw, orange habañero salsa and chipotle aioli. Fresh and delicious!

Fried Fish Tacos at Mestizo

Other menu items include Fried Banana Flower Tacos, Mestizo Rice Bowl or Salad Bowl, elote (Mexican street corn, also delicious), Guajillo BBQ Chicken or Portobellos, meat or vegetarian empanadas, ceviche (seafood or vegan), pozole and chilaquiles. Mestizo is a must-try in Portland’s east side!

Learn more at mestizopdx.com

Mestizo

2910 SE Division St.

Portland, OR 97202

(503) 384-2273

Tuesday-Saturday 12-9pm, closed Sunday & Monday

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