**SOLD OUT**
**NOTE MENU CHANGES**
WHERE: Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733
The menu is FREE FROM: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree-nuts, fish/shellfish, dairy and eggs. Other food allergies/sensitivities MAY be accommodated.
WHEN: LUNCH, Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:30am-1:30pm
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
• Coaching around issues of food allergies/food intolerances by Allergic Girl, Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW
• Group discussion tailored to your concerns
• Networking with parents who understand your issues
• Chat time with a representative from Blue Smoke
• A delicious "Worry-Free Dinner" lunch at a great NYC kid-friendly restaurant
***
LUNCH will be FAMILY STYLE and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT.
*Beverages will be on a pay per drink basis.*
STARTERS
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Chopped Salad
MAIN COURSES
Sliced Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs
SIDES
Gluten-Free French Fries
Sauteed Spinach
DESSERT
Fruit plate and an allergen-friendly dessert by Cherrybrook Kitchen with vegan frosting
***
Not a member yet? Becoming a Worry-Free Dinners™ member is super-easy and there's no obligation. Just send an email to worryfreedinners@gmail.com to request an application so you can join us for the NEXT WFD Family event.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Private WFD Family Event
This past weekend, we had a private family Worry-Free Dinner for two families at Blue Smoke:
Didn't know we did private parties? We do and it was super fun! If this is something you'd like to do with your family, just email us at worryfreedinners@gmail.com .
Two kids, one in each family, have dietary restrictions. One has food allergies and one has celiac disease. For these two kids it's difficult to eat out as a family where everyone can get what they want--I know you understand as well as I do. So this WFD became all about them: everything and I mean everything on the table was tailored to their needs. It was a WFD party just for them!
Blue Smoke Manager Ben took care of us personally. Server Chris made sure all the food came out on time and that there was plenty of it. Sous chef Pierre was in the downstairs kitchen making all of our food separately.
Here we are as we practice talking to the chef:
Then Chef gave us a private tour of the kitchen. The tour prompted this question from a meat-loving 8 year old as we were admiring the pork butts turning in the smoker:
"Is pork pig? 'Cause I like pork!" (Classic).
"Yes," I said, "Pig and pork are one and the same."
"Wow, I like pig," he squealed.
Cherrybrook Kitchen provided the dessert mixes: GF/DF/Nut-Free all delish. (I love the dimpled hand reaching for one.)
Thanks CBK and thanks to everyone who helped to pull this night together to make it truly Worry-Free.
Didn't know we did private parties? We do and it was super fun! If this is something you'd like to do with your family, just email us at worryfreedinners@gmail.com .
Two kids, one in each family, have dietary restrictions. One has food allergies and one has celiac disease. For these two kids it's difficult to eat out as a family where everyone can get what they want--I know you understand as well as I do. So this WFD became all about them: everything and I mean everything on the table was tailored to their needs. It was a WFD party just for them!
Blue Smoke Manager Ben took care of us personally. Server Chris made sure all the food came out on time and that there was plenty of it. Sous chef Pierre was in the downstairs kitchen making all of our food separately.
Here we are as we practice talking to the chef:
Then Chef gave us a private tour of the kitchen. The tour prompted this question from a meat-loving 8 year old as we were admiring the pork butts turning in the smoker:
"Is pork pig? 'Cause I like pork!" (Classic).
"Yes," I said, "Pig and pork are one and the same."
"Wow, I like pig," he squealed.
Cherrybrook Kitchen provided the dessert mixes: GF/DF/Nut-Free all delish. (I love the dimpled hand reaching for one.)
Thanks CBK and thanks to everyone who helped to pull this night together to make it truly Worry-Free.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
WFD Superbowl Sunday
Silly me. I had NO CLUE it was Super Bowl Sunday. But lots of parents did and made a Worry-Free Dinners event their first stop on a day of fun for the kiddies!
Here are some pictures of our WFD--enjoy. (Thank you Danielle for doing the honors with your new camera. You did a SUPER job!)
App of GF pork pot stickers:
GF Fried Shrimpies
GF Chicken Skewers
GF Cali roll (I think)
Entree of GF Chicken with glass noodle soup:
Entree of GF Boneless Ribs
Entree of GF Borneo Chicken (I call it candied chicken, very sweet & spicy)
Sadly no pictures of our GF CBK Brownies and fruit plate cos they disappeared!
Here are some pictures of our WFD--enjoy. (Thank you Danielle for doing the honors with your new camera. You did a SUPER job!)
App of GF pork pot stickers:
GF Fried Shrimpies
GF Chicken Skewers
GF Cali roll (I think)
Entree of GF Chicken with glass noodle soup:
Entree of GF Boneless Ribs
Entree of GF Borneo Chicken (I call it candied chicken, very sweet & spicy)
Sadly no pictures of our GF CBK Brownies and fruit plate cos they disappeared!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Gustorganics Round up
I'm always somewhat ferklempt after a WFD, as in a loss for words. There is so much sharing, togetherness, community, eating, laughing and more eating: all safe, all fun. What can I say; Sunday at GustOrganics was simply greatness.
Here are some pictures. Notice the huge app portions--we were all full after starters but we ate on.
Smoothies with alcohol and without:
Starter of Gusto soup:
Starter salad with pears and strawberries and rummy smoothie:
Mushroom Risotto:
Blurry chit chat with dinner salads:
Here are some pictures. Notice the huge app portions--we were all full after starters but we ate on.
Smoothies with alcohol and without:
Starter of Gusto soup:
Starter salad with pears and strawberries and rummy smoothie:
Mushroom Risotto:
Blurry chit chat with dinner salads:
Monday, January 26, 2009
Allergic Girl, Martha Stewart Living Radio
Tune in TODAY at 130pm as I will be on Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius Radio.
I'll be talking all things food allergies, Superbowl, Valentine’s Day and how to keep it all worry-free!
I'll be talking all things food allergies, Superbowl, Valentine’s Day and how to keep it all worry-free!
Friday, January 23, 2009
WFD Family Event, March 29, 2009
**SOLD OUT & NOTE DATE CHANGE**
We've been very busy behind the scenes here at WFD. Yesterday, we announced the March 2009 event and it sold out in 30 minutes.
I know, lightening fast.
Many of you were effectively shut out. So I've added a special second date just for you and your little ones. The invitation is below. Come join us!
Not a member yet? Becoming a Worry-Free Dinners™ member is super-easy and there's no obligation. Just send an email to worryfreedinners@gmail.com to request an application so you can join us for the next WFD Family event.
***
WHERE: Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733
The menu is FREE FROM: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree-nuts, fish/shellfish, dairy and eggs. Other food allergies/sensitivities MAY be accommodated.
WHEN: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 1130am-130pm
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
• Coaching around issues of food allergies/food intolerances by Allergic Girl, Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW
• Group discussion tailored to your concerns
• Networking with parents who understand your issues
• Chat time with a representative from Blue Smoke
• A delicious "Worry-Free Dinner" lunch at a great NYC kid-friendly restaurant
• A fantastic allergen-friendly goody bag
PARENTS FEE: $50, includes tax and tip but not beverages.
CHILDREN'S FEE: $30, includes tax and tip but not beverages.
***
EARLY SUPPER will be FAMILY STYLE and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT.
*Beverages will be on a pay per drink basis.*
STARTERS
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Chopped Vegetable & Lettuce Salad
MAIN COURSES
Mini-burgers in lettuce
Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs
SIDES
Gluten-Free French Fries
Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Veggies
DESSERT
Fruit plate and an allergen-friendly dessert
Email worryfreedinners@gmail.com with any questions/concerns--we look forward to dining with you Worry-Free soon!
We've been very busy behind the scenes here at WFD. Yesterday, we announced the March 2009 event and it sold out in 30 minutes.
I know, lightening fast.
Many of you were effectively shut out. So I've added a special second date just for you and your little ones. The invitation is below. Come join us!
Not a member yet? Becoming a Worry-Free Dinners™ member is super-easy and there's no obligation. Just send an email to worryfreedinners@gmail.com to request an application so you can join us for the next WFD Family event.
***
WHERE: Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733
The menu is FREE FROM: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree-nuts, fish/shellfish, dairy and eggs. Other food allergies/sensitivities MAY be accommodated.
WHEN: Sunday, March 29, 2009, 1130am-130pm
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
• Coaching around issues of food allergies/food intolerances by Allergic Girl, Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW
• Group discussion tailored to your concerns
• Networking with parents who understand your issues
• Chat time with a representative from Blue Smoke
• A delicious "Worry-Free Dinner" lunch at a great NYC kid-friendly restaurant
• A fantastic allergen-friendly goody bag
PARENTS FEE: $50, includes tax and tip but not beverages.
CHILDREN'S FEE: $30, includes tax and tip but not beverages.
***
EARLY SUPPER will be FAMILY STYLE and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT.
*Beverages will be on a pay per drink basis.*
STARTERS
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Chopped Vegetable & Lettuce Salad
MAIN COURSES
Mini-burgers in lettuce
Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs
SIDES
Gluten-Free French Fries
Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Veggies
DESSERT
Fruit plate and an allergen-friendly dessert
Email worryfreedinners@gmail.com with any questions/concerns--we look forward to dining with you Worry-Free soon!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
WFD Family Lunch, March 8, 2009
**SOLD OUT**
Our next WFD Family event is March 8th for lunch.
Not a member yet? Becoming a Worry-Free Dinners™ member is super-easy and there's no obligation. Just send an email to worryfreedinners@gmail.com to request an application so you can join us for the next WFD Family event.
***
WHERE: Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733
The menu is FREE FROM: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree-nuts, fish/shellfish, dairy and eggs. Other food allergies/sensitivities MAY be accommodated.
WHEN: LUNCH, Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:30am-1:30pm
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
• Coaching around issues of food allergies/food intolerances by Allergic Girl, Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW
• Group discussion tailored to your concerns
• Networking with parents who understand your issues
• Chat time with a representative from Blue Smoke
• A delicious "Worry-Free Dinner" lunch at a great NYC kid-friendly restaurant
• A fantastic allergen-friendly goody bag
***
LUNCH will be FAMILY STYLE and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT.
*Beverages will be on a pay per drink basis.*
STARTERS
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Chopped Vegetable & Lettuce Salad
MAIN COURSES
Mini-burgers in lettuce
Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs
SIDES
Gluten-Free French Fries
Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Veggies
DESSERT
Fruit plate and an allergen-friendly dessert
Our next WFD Family event is March 8th for lunch.
Not a member yet? Becoming a Worry-Free Dinners™ member is super-easy and there's no obligation. Just send an email to worryfreedinners@gmail.com to request an application so you can join us for the next WFD Family event.
***
WHERE: Blue Smoke
116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-7733
The menu is FREE FROM: gluten/wheat, peanuts, tree-nuts, fish/shellfish, dairy and eggs. Other food allergies/sensitivities MAY be accommodated.
WHEN: LUNCH, Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:30am-1:30pm
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
• Coaching around issues of food allergies/food intolerances by Allergic Girl, Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSW
• Group discussion tailored to your concerns
• Networking with parents who understand your issues
• Chat time with a representative from Blue Smoke
• A delicious "Worry-Free Dinner" lunch at a great NYC kid-friendly restaurant
• A fantastic allergen-friendly goody bag
***
LUNCH will be FAMILY STYLE and ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT.
*Beverages will be on a pay per drink basis.*
STARTERS
Chipotle Chicken Wings
Chopped Vegetable & Lettuce Salad
MAIN COURSES
Mini-burgers in lettuce
Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs
SIDES
Gluten-Free French Fries
Gluten-Free Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Veggies
DESSERT
Fruit plate and an allergen-friendly dessert
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