It has been a long time since I have been to Atlantic City, but I was excited to see an email about Harrah\u2019s Resort Atlantic City offering gourmet gluten-free options.\u00a0 Read on\u2026<\/p>\n
GLUTEN-FREE MEETS GOURMET AT HARRAH\u2019S RESORT<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Dos Caminos, Luke Palladino and The Steakhouse at Harrah\u2019s Resort amongst restaurants offering gluten free items including Carmarones En Cazuela, Linguini Alla Primavera, and NY Sirloin Strip Steak<\/em><\/p>\n
(Atlantic City, N.J.)\u2014June 20, 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Harrah\u2019s Resort Atlantic City will be taking the gluten out of gourmet this summer as all of their popular restaurants have begun to offer gluten-free menu items as a supplement to their traditional culinary menus, embracing the gluten-free dietary restriction without compromising the quality and taste of great food. Whether you are in the mood for a classic burger and fries or a fine dining experience, all culinary options at Harrah\u2019s Resort will offer dishes to fit those with gluten intolerances.\u00a0 Fine Dining options include, Bluepoint, Dos Caminos, Luke Palladino, McCormick & Schmick\u2019s Seafood, <\/em><\/strong>and The Steakhouse<\/em> <\/strong>while casual dining options are Sammy D\u2019s Restaurant and Bar, Bill\u2019s Bar & Burger, Taste of the Shore Food Court, Temptations Fine Chocolate & Coffee <\/em><\/strong>and Waterfront Buffet<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Gluten intolerances are becoming more and more common as 1 in 133 American\u2019s today face dietary restrictions. Several nationally recognized celebrities such as The View\u2019s<\/em> Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Shameless<\/em> actress Emmy Rossum and Curb Your Enthusiasm\u2019s<\/em> Susie Essman, have been outspoken about living with the disease and how they can still enjoy some of their favorite foods and restaurants.\u00a0 Gluten-challenged guests of Luke Palladino, The Steakhouse and Dos Caminos can now indulge in delicious gourmet offerings at these well-regarded culinary destinations designed specifically with their dietary restrictions in mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cHarrah\u2019s Resort is committed to offering Atlantic City\u2019s residents and visitors the highest quality food and dining experience in the region. Our gluten-free menus are meant to include all diners as we have recognized that a dietary restriction should not compromise a culinary experience,\u201d said Chef John Whelan, Executive Chef at Harrah\u2019s Resort for Caesars Entertainment. <\/strong>\u201cWe are proud to offer these outstanding options at our restaurants and are excited to include these menus amongst our current selection of creative and well-recognized dishes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Renowned Chef Luke Palladino\u2019s namesake restaurant is a seasonally-driven Italian-inspired restaurant, best-known for its use of fresh, locally-sourced produce and sought-after gourmet ingredients from native Italian regions. Chef Palladino has made his dishes more accessible by acting on his acclaimed culinary sensibility and putting forth a special menu that is sensitive to a gluten-free diet.\u00a0\u00a0 Gluten-free menu items include Linguini Alla Primavera, veal or lamb chops, whole roasted fish, as well as a daily market fish. To satisfy the sweet tooth they also offer a flourless chocolate-nocella walnut torta.<\/p>\n
At The Steakhouse at Harrah\u2019s Resort the restaurant choices go far beyond the temperature of your steak. Executive Chef Louis Heckel is accommodating diners with a gluten-free diet by offering a variety of the highest-quality USDA certified beefs and several seafood appetizer options, including littleneck clams, market fresh oysters or chilled poached shrimp can be enjoyed.<\/p>\n
Dos Caminos Corporate Executive Chef Ivy Stark has been putting forth authentic gluten free cuisine since its grand opening in March 2011. Her staple Mexico City style tacos, tuna ceviche and fresh guacamole can be enjoyed by diners who follow gluten restrictions. The corn tortillas lack flour and are therefore safe for the gluten-free diet and can be enjoyed with chicken, pork, fish or grilled sirloin. Dos Caminos also offers indulgent current entr\u00e9e options that include the Yucatecan style pit-barbecue pork, Chilean sea bass and skewered prime rib eye.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT HARRAH\u2019S RESORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
In the Atlantic City marina district, Harrah\u2019s Resort Atlantic City offers an environment like none other. Guests enjoy an all-inclusive resort experience including accommodations in one of five hotel towers anchored by the 44 story Waterfront Tower, an open-concept casino floor, fine dining options including Luke Palladino at Harrah\u2019s Resort and McCormick & Schmick\u2019s Seafood, the city\u2019s only Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Viking Cooking School, as well as galleria shopping at the Waterfront Shops. Harrah\u2019s Resort is also home to The Pool \u2013 a domed tropical paradise that creates an endless summer with myriad pools, cabanas, bars, 40 foot palm trees and nightly entertainment activities. Harrah\u2019s Resort is located at 777 Harrah\u2019s Boulevard in Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information, call 1-800-441-5000<\/a> or visit www.harrahsresort.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It is great to see yet another establishment take such careful consideration for those of us having to follow a gluten-free diet.\u00a0 If you have dined at any of the fine restaurants listed above and would like to share your experience, please contact me.<\/a><\/p>\n
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