This past weekend, I was treated out to a wonderful birthday dinner for a very special friend. We dined at Fleming’s (Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar). Despite the fact that I do not eat steak and of course, am gluten-free, I was able to find suitable options on the dinner menu. Fleming’s did indeed have a gluten-free menu, but since the dinner was for celebrating a friend, I did not want to be an inconvenience. I had looked up Fleming’s GF menu online beforehand and preselected a few options I would be interested in. I ended up ordering the Heirloom Tomato & Housemade Burrata Salad. The salad was filled with “fancy vegetables” as my friends called it!  I call it red and golden beets with red and yellow tomatoes. I have to say, this is was my first time eating golden beets and they were delicious! On one side of the salad bowl was about one spoonful of what tasted like ricotta cheese. It complemented the tangy, citrusy vinaigrette very well! Enough about the salad… the waiters were friendly, however we were the youngest group dining that evening! I suppose given that Fleming’s is a wine bar as well as a steakhouse could explain it. Anyways, onto everyone’s favorite course: dessert. There were a few gluten-free options including the creme brûlée, ice cream, sorbet, and fresh fruits with chantilly cream. With some persuasion from the waiter, I settled on a bowl of vanilla ice cream. I know, I know, typically I like to be adventurous, but our server said the vanilla ice cream was “not your plain, ol’ vanilla ice cream. It’s creamy and delicious!” And of course, I was sold.

All in all, I had a fantastic time at Fleming’s. They do indeed have a GF menu, just ask if you would like to see one or you can research your options before hand.

Hope you’re enjoying the holiday season!!

Cheers!

Anika