Gluten Free In Malmo, Sweden

December 10, 2024 Emma Jones

Hi Friends!

As I have mentioned many times before, I like to plan ahead a little bit when it comes to where we will be eating when we are on a vacation and this is mostly just because I am so scared with my allergy of not having something to eat or causing problems with whatever group I am in or the horrible “I got glutened and my day is over” feeling. If you are traveling to Malmo, Sweden soon, don’t worry at all there were plenty of options! There are only a few places on these lists because we were traveling between Copenhagen, Helsingor and Malmo on this portion of the trip so the meals were split up between all three spots but I will share where we did eat with you guys below!

Where to Eat Gluten Free around Malmo, Sweden

MAX - We stopped here pretty much as soon as we checked into our hotel and I would say it is like their McDonalds. But here they had gluten free options and that was SO exciting! I had a bacon cheeseburger and a side of fries but I got the cheese fries that had onion and jalapeños on top. All of it was really good and we were thankful to have a quick meal to eat and we would definitely eat here again.

Sabaidee Thai Trianglen - This was another place that we ordered dinner to the hotel when we were in Malmo and it was SO freakin good! Before this trip I have had curry but this Thai place had a red curry that in the most dramatic way possible, changed my life haha! It was so good and I wish I could find a place here in Florida that properly replicated the curry that we had. We also had pad Thai in our order which was really good but it had chilis on top of it that I didn’t see and I put about four of them in my mouth at one time and I’m not sure I have been the same since, lol it was SO spicy! I’m sure if I would have ordered it without the chilis it would have been just as good! We defiantly recommend to order from this spot, just be careful with the spice levels of things if that isn’t something you enjoy!

Nybergs - We stopped in here to get coffee actually a couple of times! We liked stopping in here to grab a coffee after getting off the train before going back to the hotel because it was on the walk from the train station to the hotel. We also got breakfast here once as well and it was pretty good! I got scrambled eggs and bacon. They also had surprisingly quite a few gluten free pastries to choose from as well. I had an almond type cookie and also like a moon pie thing as well and both were good! They also had wifi which was nice to have when we needed it. Even if you don’t stop for coffee, it is a great place to stop and to check on missed messages!

Davidshall Pizzeria - We ordered this pizza one night after a long day of exploring and it didn’t disappoint! It was really yummy, the crust was shockingly good. You gluten free friends know that crust isn’t the thing we get excited about when it comes to pretty much anything haha but it was really good! I got the Margherita Pizza and it was so good, would absolutely get it again if I was given the chance! My parents got a non gluten free Hawaiian type of pizza and they liked it as well! We can’t remember what Dustin had but he said it whatever it was he liked it! It was nice to have many options to order in after long exploring days, we ordered in dinner all of the nights that we were in Malmo, actually!

We did get to spend quite a bit of time in Malmo but eating out was split between a few different spots like Copenhagen and Helsingor! Like most other places on this trip, I was so happy to have found many options for gluten-free eating that were actually really tasty. Have you eaten at any of these spots or visited Sweden? Let me know if you eat at any of these spots! If you have any questions you can comment below or as always you can send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Much Love,

Emma

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Gluten Free In Scotland

November 26, 2024 Emma Jones

Hi Friends!

As I have mentioned before, I am a big planner when it comes to where we will be eating when we are on vacation and this is mostly just because I am so scared with my allergy of not having something to eat or causing problems with whatever group I am in or the horrible “I got glutened and my day is over” feeling. If you are traveling to Scotland soon, don’t worry at all! The few towns that we stopped in I had no problems finding something to eat, they were really great with gluten allergies. We stopped in Kirkwall, Dornoch and the Dunrobin Castle in the Northern Highlands and I found food in each place! There are only a few places on these lists because Scotland was only stops on our cruise, we didn’t spend a ton of time in each of these places but I will share those with you guys below!

Where to Eat Gluten Free around Scotland

Dornoch, Scotland

Milk + Honey - We stopped into this place for lunch on the way back to the cruise ship from visiting a castle and we were pleased with the food that we got! It was a little cafe and I got the yummiest tuna sandwich with cucumber and a side salad! We also got lattes and pie for dessert and it was SO SO GOOD! All of my food was gluten-free and they were very knowledgable of my allergy which was great!

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Golspie, Scotland

The Tea Room - This was the little cafe that was at the entrance of the Dunrobin Castle but it was really yummy! They had a ton of things that were marked gluten-free. I ordered a cup of soup to go and it was so good! But one thing to note, you can’t take food on the tour so I should have had the soup while I was sitting there- just keep that in mind! But it was really good and definitely recommend it! My parents and Dustin had pastries that weren’t gluten free but they liked them and the lattes that we all got were also good!

Kirkwall, Scotland

Archive Coffee Shop - We stopped in here to get coffee and use their wifi for a few minutes to check on where my parents were and I am so glad we stopped because it was the cutest little coffee shop. We both got lattes and they were good! They also had a food menu but we weren’t eating. A great place to stop for a pick me up and to check on missed messages if you didn’t have service there like us! Haha

Harbour Fry Fish & Chips - I was SO happy to stumble upon this restaurant. It was on the main strip of shops and as you can see below, it literally said “ask about our gluten free options” and WOW was it yummy! The inside was small but like a fast paced diner almost. We ended up sharing a table with a couple and their Australian shepherd (some of you probably know we have two Aussies at home!!) and had the best time. It was great conversation with locals and was honestly the highlight of our day. The fish was crispy and delicious and 10/10 recommend eating here if you are visiting! Plus the staff was SO friendly! I can’t say enough good things about this spot!

Like I said, we were only in these spots when we got off the cruise ship on a couple of different days but for the time that we were there we found some good spots! There were some good traditional Scottish dishes as well as just some favorites that we found! Plus I was so happy to have found a plethora of gluten-free options that were actually delicious. Have you eaten at any of these spots? Let me know if you eat at any of these spots! If you have any questions you can comment below or as always you can send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Much Love,

Emma

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Stratton Mountain, Vermont: Where to Eat, Stay and Play

November 12, 2024 Emma Jones

Hi guys!

We spent a long weekend on Stratton Mountain in Vermont a few weeks ago and it was the perfect fall getaway, especially if you are looking to find a relaxing spot with stunning views! We were there for a wedding and it was the prettiest location! If you have been around for awhile you probably remember us living in Boston for a couple of years.

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When we lived there the timing never lined up for us to go on a fall leaf turning adventure so we were very excited to check that off of our travel bucket list! It was also the perfect time to go, the weather was a little chilly at night and just had the perfect fall vibes! Below I am going to walk through the two hotels we stayed at, the best gluten free spots to eat, and what to do during your weekend escape to Stratton Mountain!

Where to Stay: Long Trail House

We stayed at the property called Long Trail House and we really liked it! It had a full kitchen, a fireplace and a living room with comfortable couches! As you can see it is more of a rustic vibe but that would be perfect for all of the activities that the mountain had to offer. It was right across the street from all of the restaurants and shopping that was on the mountain and we really liked our stay here. It was also nice because we were on the first floor and we could hang out on our balcony. The only thing we wish that was different about the room was that the bedroom needed a ceiling fan! But other than that we definitely recommend staying here.

Where to Eat on Stratton Mountain, Vermont:

Benedicts - We ate here for breakfast one morning and it tasted really good, they were knowledgable about my gluten allergy and we liked the atmosphere. We sat at the bar because they were really busy and the bartender kept apologizing for the delay because they were training a new cook. We both ordered The Basic Breakfast which was 2 eggs, bacon, toast and breakfast potatoes and it took about 45 minutes for our food to come out. I do think it was a fluke or something though because everyone around us who ordered about the same time as we did got their food way before us. So it might have been a delay for my allergy which does happen at a lot of places! I would definitely give this spot a try if you are visiting!! I linked the menu here so you can check it out before you go!

Upper Standard Coffee - We grabbed coffee here three of the mornings that we were on the mountain and I think we were learning as we went because the coffee got better each morning. The first morning was VERY sweet, so if that’s not your thing then I would ask for fewer pumps of syrup! I got an iced latte with white chocolate and peppermint syrup and Dustin got the same thing but hot! Definitely check it out, just keep in mind the sweetness levels if you aren’t into coffee that is super sweet! Here is the menu for you to check out!

Bar 802 - We actually spent a lot of time here at this restaurant just hanging out! It was a little bit more low-key and we loved sitting outside by the fire listening to live music. We did eat here a couple of times but the gluten free options were limited so it was more like snacky foods that we got but the BRUSSEL SPROUTS were SO GOOD. That sounds dramatic but we got an order of them three different times in the three days that we were there haha another thing that we got was the chips and guac one night and that was also good! I did like that the GF options were labeled on the menu though, that made things easy to navigate in terms of eating. Here is the menu for you to check it out before you go visit.

Fire Tower Restaurant and Tavern - We went to dinner here one night and it was pretty good! The gluten free options were a bit limited and I wasn’t able to eat their fries because they were in a shared fryer so that was a bummer. But we actually both got the American Wagyu Burger that had cheddar cheese, arugula, a roasted garlic aioli and shallots on top, it was really good! Dustin got a side of fries and liked them a lot and I was underwhelmed with my side salad but it wasn’t bad! Another night that we were here we ordered a pizza to take back to our room from Fire Tower and it was pretty good, it was called The Bianco. The pizza was able to be made with a gluten free crust and had garlic oil, mozzarella, ricotta, goat cheese, parmesan, hot honey and toasted pistachios on it. We liked it but if I were to order pizza from here again I would get The Nepoli! Here is a link to the menu to check out before you go!

Green Door Pub - This bar is under the restaurant called Mulligans and it was a bar that was opened a lot later than the other spots around Stratton Mountain. We only went there for about an hour one night but it was fun! They have pool and spots to sit and hang out. If you are wanting somewhere to go after dinner for a couple more drinks this is the place to do it! I will link the page again here so you know where to go and how to get to it because it isn’t an obvious spot!

Grocery Stores

Shaw’s - We went to this grocery store that was about 30 minutes away from Stratton Mountain beuacase we wanted to get somethings for the hotel room that didn’t cost an arm and a leg from the grocery store that is in the village on Stratton Mountain. Shaw’s was nice and we were glad to find this spot because we ended up spending the afternoon in Manchester, VT and I will share more about that below! But the grocery store had everything we needed with gluten free options and reasonably priced for being the only grocery store nearby us!

The Market in Main Base Lodge - This was the little market/grocery store that was actually on the mountain and surprisingly they had many options for us to choose from. We went here after we found out our second hotel had a full kitchen to get some things for breakfasts and a frozen pizza to have after a night of drinking. Like I said, they did have a lot of options but as we expected it was pretty pricey for basic items. I would use this store as a “I forgot milk” type of thing if you have the option to stop at a grocery store before you get to the mountain! Also, they had weird hours and were usually closed after 2pm but we were there in October so it very well could be open longer when they are in their busy season!

What to Do in Manchester, Vermont:

I think I should preface this list by saying this trip was very casual and leisurely for us and we didn’t do a ton of planning before getting there because we wanted to have a low-key go-with-the-flow getaway trip. Keeping that in mind, there will be things missing from this list that are major activities that didn’t get to see, all the more reason to go back!

Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park - On the Friday that we were there we didn’t really have anything on the agenda! We had driven about 30 minutes to go to a grocery store to get some things for the hotel room and we ended up having a little picnic lunch and walked around this park for a few hours and it was so nice! I’m sure we loved it even more because of the leaves that were changing but it was just so nice out and it was easy to walk the trails and wander around! They also had a dog park here so we people/dog watched for awhile as well!

Northshire Bookstore - This was also in Manchester and we went in to just check it out and WOW, this book store was absolutely huge and had SO many books! They had a huge gift section, huge kids section and upstairs they also had second hand books that were priced really well and in great condition! I actually can’t believe I walked out of that store empty handed but I can’t recommend going in here enough!

Things to do in Stratton Mountain, Vermont:

There are also SO SO SO many activities that were on the mountain and we didn’t really do any of them! But I will link the page that has all of the “Things To Do in Stratton Mountain” right here! Like I mentioned, we went for a wedding so we did things for that and then we were also not there during the busy season so we kept our activities pretty low key so maybe next time we will do some of these things!

Shopping

We didn’t do any shopping really while we were there but there were many stores so I wanted to list those for you guys just so you know what to look forward to when you are there visiting! Lots of winter gear and gifts!

Ever since we lived in Boston we had always wanted to go a little fall leaves getaway to somewhere in New England and it just never lined up season wise when we lived there. I am so happy that we got to spend the weekend there, it was low key, go with the flow and seriously stunning. I kept saying the whole trip that the pictures I was taking weren’t doing the colors of New England justice AT ALL! I would absolutely add Vermont in the fall to your bucket list of travel destinations! If you have any questions at all or have something to add to the list of must dos while visiting the Vermont area, I would love to add it to the list so please comment below or send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you asap!

Much Love,

Emma

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Gluten Free In Reykjavik Iceland

August 13, 2024 Emma Jones

Hi Friends!

Usually I am a big planner in terms of food on vacation and this is mostly just because I am so scared with my allergy of not having something to eat or causing problems with whatever group I am in. It sucks when you’re hungry and wandering around trying to find food that won’t make me sick. All that said, I didn’t plan ANYTHING in terms of food for this trip. It just totally slipped my mind. While we were there we didn’t eat out much very much. We stopped at grocery stores and then mostly cooked food at our Airbnbs! There were a few places we did eat out though and I wanted to share those with you guys below!

Where to Eat Gluten Free in Reykjavik, Iceland

Krua Thai Restaurant - We were visiting Rainbow Road and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church right around lunch time and we were so happy to stumble into the yummiest food we had in Iceland! They had a lot of gluten free options and the waiter was very knowledgeable of my gluten allergy. I honestly think that our waiter was the owner as well but nonetheless, knowledgeable! I decided to get the Pad Thai and I added chicken, it was SO good! We were also able to get whatever spice level that we wanted. Dustin got the chicken Kuayda Pad with rice and it was like a red curry. It was also able to be made gluten free! The portions were huge and I ended up taking about half of mine to go for later, side note, it reheated well!

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Coffee shop in Penninn - We went in to browse the bookstore and grabbed a coffee while we were in there. The bookstore was so cute and had so many options book wise. I know it was the middle of June when we were there but Dustin and I both got a pumpkin spiced latte and it really just hit the spot! It was so good, not too sweet, so good!

Rost Reykjavik - This was a coffee shop that was closer to the cruise port but we stopped here for breakfast before we got onto our ship! To eat I got the hot ham and cheese on gluten free bread, it was good! Dustin got one of their specials that was specific to that day but it was out of his comfort zone and he still loved it. To drink I got the one of their special lattes that was being advertised on the chalk board but it had like caramel popcorn on top and was so good! It was definitely more of a sweet treat rather than a regular coffee situation! Dustin just had a latte and liked that as well!

Like I said, we were only there for a few days and we did eat in our Airbnbs for the most part but we did eat and get coffee at a few good spots! Have you eaten at any of these spots? I can’t recommend the Krua, the Thai restaurant enough and it is right next to rainbow road. Definitely worth the spot! Let me know if you eat at any of these spots! If you have any questions you can comment below or as always you can send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Much Love,

Emma

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Gluten Free In New York City

May 28, 2024 Emma Jones

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Dustin and I have been to New York City a couple of times together but the last trip we did was the first time I had a gluten allergy so we definitely had to scope out the best food we could find while we were there! New York City had a ton of options to choose from and I wanted to make sure that they were all in one spot for you guys to reference when you need it! There is nothing worse than going to a new city and not knowing what you are going to be able to eat when you have an allergy. I wanted to make sure that I noted all of the restaurants that we went to not just the good spots, because then you know what you are getting yourself into before going there and getting disappointed. Honestly there weren’t really any terrible places that we tried but I will note all of that below in the reviews/what I ordered and that sort of thing!

Where to Eat Gluten Free in New York City:

New York Restaurants

Don Antonio - I think for anyone visiting New York City, one of the things on your food bucket list is pizza and if you are gluten-free then you might be worried that there won’t be any options for you to have when you are there.. don’t worry I had pizza a few times and Don Antonio was one of them. I ordered a gluten-free pizza quattro formaggi and Dustin ordered a regular pepperoni pizza. We both liked the pizzas and it was actually my favorite pizza that I had while I was there! Originally we were going to go to the restaurant and sit down but we ended up getting it on Door Dash because we were so cold (we visited in February)! 10/10 recommend!

Lilli + Loo - In Orlando, Chinese food that is gluten-free is so hard to find so when we were planning out New York Trip I looked for Chinese food and found this was one of the options that came up and it was near our hotel! We stopped in here the first day that we were in town and I got the pad Thai, it was so yummy! They had a pretty large gluten free menu that had dishes like lo mein, fried rice, noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi and so much more. The pad Thai was good, it just needed a little bit of spice which they gave me to add to the dish! We would definitely go back!

Friedman’s Restaurant - This restaurant is basically completely gluten-free and it was SO yummy! They have seven locations but we ate at the location that was in the Theater District. When we were there I had SUCH a hard time choosing what I was going to eat because it all sounded so good. I ended up going with the fried chicken sandwich and it was freakin awesome! So many other things sounded good, the vegetable pot stickers, the B.L.T.A, the Tuna Melt and the Mac n Cheese, so many options I don’t think we could have gone wrong! I also think that other locations had diffferent options because they all have different menus! Defiantly check it out if you are visiting!

Thep Thai - We ate here the last day we were in New York City and we had the best time! We were waiting for our flight so we ended up sitting there for about three hours eating and getting drinks. I was drinking the Dawn on Me which was like a mimosa and so good. Dustin was drinking the Hazy Baby which was a bourbon drink with spiced cherry bitters and he really liked them. For food I got the pad Thai and so did Dustin, we both liked it! The appetizer that is in the photo wasn’t gluten free, they were crab rangoons and Dustin said they were really good. We loved this little restaurant and would go back when we are visiting New York City.

Schnippers - This restaurant had so many options and a whole gluten free menu! I was so excited to eat here and my food was delicious and didn’t disappoint. I got the gluten-free fried buffalo chicken sandwich and then a side of French fries with cheese sauce to dip them in. I wouldn’t call this restaurant like fast food but it was more of a fast paced place where you order at the counter and then go sit down and wait for your number to be called. I would compare it to like a McAllisters type of place. It was really good and I wish we had this place in Florida!

Tolache - This was a Mexican restaurant that we hadn’t planned on eating at but I am so glad we found it. When we were in New York on of our activities was to go see Wicked on broadway at the Gershwin Theater and this restaurant was right next door to the theater. In hindsight we should have made reservations but we were lucky enough to get in on Valentine’s Day! As an appetizer we got the mild guacamole which was yummy and then for my main meal I got the pescado tacos which were made Baja style with spicy jícama slaw and guacamole on corn tortillas… YUM! Dustin got the carne asada tacos with chipotle salsa, onions, cilantro and avocado! We both loved our meals!

Lunetta Pizza - This was the other pizza place that we ordered from and it was okay but it just wasn’t our favorite! We decided to just order one pizza so we ended up getting one gluten-free pepperoni pie as they called it on their website! I would say it was like a 4/10, I don’t even think we didn’t love it because of the crust I just think the sauce wasn’t for us! If you have had this pizza and liked it please tell us what to get next time! I never love bashing on gluten free options because they are so limited but this just wasn’t great!

Places that were on our list but didn’t have time for:

I wanted to add in a little bonus item for you guys. This New York City trip was Dustin’s Christmas present a couple of years ago and I made him an itinerary for our weekend! It’s not perfect and we didn’t do everything but I wanted to share it with you guys just in case you needed any inspiration for your upcoming New York trip! We just spent a long weekend there and had so much fun, you will find the itinerary below!

Like I mentioned before, Dustin and I have been to New York City twice together and then before that once on our own and I feel like we have tried many spots. Eating gluten-free in New York City was a fun challenge and we were pleasantly surprised with the options we had to choose from! If you have any questions at all, please comment below or you can always send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Much Love,

Emma

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Review of the New Orleans Aquarium and Insectarium

May 7, 2024 Emma Jones

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We spent a good portion of our morning at the New Orleans Aquarium and Insectarium when we were visiting and liked it so much! For one it was a great way to get out of the rain but we also make the aquarium a priority whenever we are visiting a new place. At the New Orleans Aquarium and Insectarium, we were able to learn so much from the captivating world of these tiny creatures. They had interactive exhibits as well as unique species to see for the first time. If you are visiting, get ready to explore and learn about the behaviors and habitats of insects like never before. Below I am sharing more from out visit about the world of aquatic species as well as the insects that are at this one-of-a-kind attraction in New Orleans.

More Details on the New Orleans Aquarium

Inside the New Orleans Aquarium we saw so many species, the Audubon Aquarium is home to over 3,600 animals and 250 species! This aquarium is right next to the Mississippi River which is a whole different perspective going in rather than the Boston Aquarium that we visited so often that is right on the ocean! The Audubon Aquarium has many interactive exhibits that let us get close to so many species. Some of my favorites to see were the African Penguins and the Louisiana white leucistic alligator which was so rare to see! They also had South American Sea Nettles which are a species of jellyfish, Giant Sea Turtles, and Sea Horses, as well as various sharks and stingrays. A fun fact that I thought was pretty cool is that it is in the top 10 of best aquariums in the United States, definitely worth the visit!

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Details on the Insectarium

I don’t think we had ever been to an Insectarium before this but we enjoyed it and will be adding them to our to-dos when they are available! Walking into the Insectarium was so cool, right away there was so much to look at. They had different beetles, ants, bumblebees, carpenter bees, grasshoppers, cockroaches and so many more. Then in the butterfly house, there was so much to look at, tons of zebra longwing butterflies, monarch butterflies, and more stating that there are over 20 species of butterflies within the butterfly house. They also had giant sphinx moths, Halloween pennant dragonflies, and Florida walkingstick are just a few. Again there are tons of interactive displays and informative signage so that visitors of all ages can learn in a hands-on way more information about these fascinating creatures.

Pricing Details on Both Spots

You can buy tickets online or in person, we bought them in person when we were there but I believe you might save some money if you pre purchase them online. As of right now, in Spring 2024, when you buy them online the ticket for the Aquarium is $30 per person for a non-member and the Insectarium is $30 per person for a non-member. If you purchase them together though the total for both the Aquarium and the Insectarium is $40 per person which is a huge savings. This is the option that we did and I believe it was similar in cost per person when we visited and bought them.

Details on Food & Drinks

After exploring the interactive exhibits, you may find yourself feeling hungry and in need of a break. Luckily, between the Insectarium and the Aquarium, there is a restaurant with a ton of options. The menu has so many New Orleans-style options including a roast beef Po’ Boy, a Gulf Shrimp Salad, Crawfish Etouffee, Gumbo, and then other options like chicken tenders or a delicious-looking turkey sandwich and chips. There are kids’ meals as well and in the cooler were tons of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options to choose from. The indoor seating was nice as it overlooks the Mississippi River, the perfect stop between seeing the aquarium and the insectarium.

Lots to say about the New Orleans Aquarium and Insectarium but honestly such an unexpected find on this trip. So many unique species, and interactive exhibits to explore and learn about these creatures. Whether you love all things animals like me or just need a rainy day activity, the New Orleans Aquarium and Insectarium is one for the bucket list! If you have any questions at all, comment below or send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can!

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Gluten Free In New Orleans

April 9, 2024 Emma Jones

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There were tons of options when we were in New Orleans for gluten-free options and I wanted to make sure that they were all in one spot for you guys to reference when you need it! I also have a whole blog post for New Orleans Where to Eat, Stay and Play that I will link here for you guys if you want to check that out and get an idea of other things to do while you are in the city! Below are the spots worth sharing!

Where to Eat in New Orleans, Louisiana:

Deanie’s Seafood - This is where we went to dinner the first night we were here pretty much right after we got checked into the hotel. We were so hungry! They didn’t have a huge gluten-free menu but when I saw that they had gluten-free fried seafood I didn’t hesitate. For dinner, I got the fried catfish and a side of sweet potato fries, as you can see from the picture it was SO much freakin food. I feel like I didn’t even scratch the surface of eating everything on my plate. The portion was plenty for two so learn from my mistake! It was so yummy though. Dustin got the Jambalaya and was impressed, we both really liked our meals!

Bons New Orleans Street Food - This place was so exciting to me that we ate here one day and had gluten-free beignets and then the second day we came back for breakfast and we both got the gluten-free chicken and waffles…. OHHHH my goodness those were killer. I loved the fried chicken so much! A 20/10 on the chicken and waffles, the gluten-free beignets were meh… Like I got them because they were gluten-free but they were pretty dense and had this weird spiced flavor to them, I would call them more like donuts. Dustin said that he liked the ones that were not gluten-free though and he would have those again.

The Will and the Way - We actually stopped in here two different times on different days because we liked it so much! I had probably too many of the Saint Luke which was blueberry, basil, and black tea-infused vodka with lime and simple syrup… SO good, I want to recreate it at home! We also loved their Loaded Korean Hot Fries… OH MY GOSH, they were good! They were almost like a poutine style with kimchi, beef bulgogi, gochujang aioli, and peanuts… We had like three servings of these dang fries! 10/10 recommend this bar, it was our favorite!

Thaihey NOLA - After the steamboat ride, we were hungry but really wanted to head back to the hotel to warm up! We stopped at Thaihey and got an order to go. It was so good! For an appetizer we got an order of their chicken poppers which were like chicken nuggets tossed in a spicy green curry sauce, so good. And then we both got the same thing for dinner which was their soft shell crab pad Thai and that was also delicious both dishes were gluten-free and we liked them a lot! We probably could have eaten in the restaurant, it had a really cute vibe to it. We would eat here again!

Bars in New Orleans, Louisiana:

The Saddle Bar - This is the bar that we went to the first night we were here. There weren’t a ton of people in there but it was a Thursday night. Some groups would wander in and out but not consistently busy overall. It was a country bar which wasn’t usually our scene but they had games on some of the tables, beer pong, and a mechanical rooster so there was plenty of entertainment. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were good, we would go back!

The Will and the Way - see above for a more in-depth review but we loved this place!

The Pothole NOLA - I don’t feel like I have a good enough review for this bar. When we were in there we only had one drink, I got a Nutral, and Dustin had a Jack and Coke that he said was awful. The bartender was fine but seemed annoyed that we were there and it was just overall pretty boring. Again, it was the middle of the afternoon but it was a Saturday so I’m not sure, it could be more fun at other times of the day. Keep in mind there were other bars that we stopped into in the middle of the day that were more fun, so it just seemed like the bar was a dud.

Again, New Orleans was such a fun city to visit and it was filled with delicious gluten-free food options! If you have any questions at all, please comment below or send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you asap!

Much Love,

Emma

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New Orleans: Where to Eat, Stay and Play

March 19, 2024 Emma Jones

Hi Friends!

Are you in need of a break from the daily grind? Look no further than the lively and historic city of New Orleans, where vibrant music, delicious food, and rich culture await you! Dustin and I visited back at the beginning of February, not knowing that it was Mardi Gras and we literally had the time of our lives. We have been to a lot of places and this trip was just to much fun, I would say in my top five trips that we have taken together. It was also the perfect time to go, the weather was a little chilly at night but still so perfect, I say chilly but I live in Florida and anything under 65 is basically freezing. I would say the nights didn’t get below 45 and it was honestly just perfect! In this guide, we will take you on a journey through the best gluten free spots to eat, where to stay, and what to do during your weekend escape to New Orleans! From indulging in mouth-watering Cajun dishes to exploring the charming architecture of the French Quarter, get ready to fall in love with this Southern gem the way we did!

Where to Stay: Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension

We stayed at Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension and it was an amazing stay! The room was perfect, it had a little kitchen with a small fridge and microwave as well as cutlery, cups, plates, and other things. Everything seemed updated and new! We loved the location, it was just one street back from the Mardi Gras Parades which was honestly a happy accident. Check-in was quick and easy and the staff, security, and concierge were so nice and helpful. Our room was actually a couple of doors down from the lobby but that wasn’t a problem at all, they showed us to the entrance of the door on the street and we used our key card to get into the main street door and then again to get onto the elevator. It was a very secure building right next to a liquor store and a little convenient shop for snacks and things! We would absolutely stay here again!

Where to Eat in New Orleans, Louisiana:

Bars in New Orleans, Louisiana:

The Will and the Way - see above for a more in-depth review but we loved this place!

What to Do in New Orleans, Louisiana:

I think I should preface this list by saying this trip was very casual and leisurely for us and we didn’t do a ton of planning before getting there because we wanted to have a low-key go-with-the-flow getaway trip. But in the time that we were there, we saw a lot! I also think we could go another weekend and have a full weekend without doing anything again, there was so much to do and look at, and it was so much fun! Keeping that in mind, there will be things missing from this list that are major attractions that didn’t get to see, all the more reason to go back!

Audubon Aquarium + Audubon Insectarium - We always visit aquariums when we visit a new place, we both really like them so when we saw there was an aquarium just a couple of minutes from our hotel walking and it was pouring rain one afternoon, we knew we would be checking it out! It was really cool and I liked the Insectarium a lot. Tons to look at, and really cool interactive learning spots throughout the building, they had a couple of snack counters which was nice! They also gave a discount for buying a ticket to both the aquarium and the insectarium which was nice! I really liked the butterfly enclosure, so many types to see there!

Walk around Jackson Square - this was cool because this is where artists sell their art and they will also work on new pieces right in front of you which was neat to watch!

Steamboat ride - One night that we were there we decided to do a ride on a steamboat as a fun little adventure. It was cool but it was VERY cold doing it at night. Honestly, I would only do this if it isn’t cold while you are visiting because there is limited space inside and the wind is just a lot to handle. We opted out of the dinner that they were serving because we didn’t want to deal with my allergy so we just had a couple of drinks and listened to the live jazz band. That was another odd thing, the band would only play for like 30 minutes at a time and then there would be a 45-minute break which I understand but it was only like a 2-and-a-half-hour boat ride leaving lots of quiet time during the ride.

Pharmacy Museum - Stopping in here was sort of an accident, but a good one! The sign outside looked old and cool so we decided to stop in and the woman at the desk said that it was $10 a person to look at the museum. The first floor looked cool from what we could see so we decided to do it. There were tons of interesting things to look at and we ended up spending about 40 minutes wandering the three floors reading about all of the history of medicine. I would recommend it if this is something that you are interested in!

Shopping, lots of random shopping:

-Stop in the art galleries, they are all over the place and we went into lots of them!

-There were a few antique shops as well!

-Sassy Magick was a witchy type of bookstore that we went into! I ended up getting two books from there, the first one is The Treadwell's Book of Plant Magic and the other one is Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond - they were just too cool to pass up! I linked them both for you guys! There was lots to look at and they also had a lengthy list of services as well if you are interested in that!

-Earth Oddesey Crystal Shop - We/I loved this store! We spent about an hour in here looking at the crystals and talking to a couple of the people working there. It was so reasonably priced and I like that they also have an online store, I will be buying from them online as well in the future!

-Beckham’s Bookstore - We went to this bookstore one afternoon to see what they had to offer. I ended up grabbing a couple of coffee table books and I actually got A Court of Wings and Ruin there for $8 which was a really good find. Worth a stop if books are up your alley!

-Bourbon Street (we didn’t spend a ton of time here but we made sure to stop and wander through it a few times)

I'‘ll wrap it up but needless to say, New Orleans is a vibrant city filled with delicious food, adorable places to stay, and endless opportunities for entertainment. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, or simply looking for a fun weekend getaway, New Orleans has something for everyone and there is no shortage of things to do. So next time you're planning a weekend getaway, consider New Orleans as your destination. If you have any questions at all, please comment below or send me an email at tarynintotravel@gmail.com and I will get back to you asap!

Much Love,

Emma

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