Review of Everyday Gourmet & Fine Food Merchant

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant and want to offer up a warning to other celiac customers. After reading the good reviews I went here while on a business trip. Both myself and my friends were treated very rudely by the waiter. We asked for water, just regular water and instead of bringing out water like we asked for, we were served a terrible tasting fruit infused drink. When we asked what we were drinking and why we were not served water we were simply told, "because this is a fine dining restaurant." When I asked if the water was safe for someone with celiac, I got a confused look, I clarified, "It's like an extreme gluten allergy." The waiter sarcastically responded with, "I don't know is there gluten in fruit?"

In addition to this, our car door had been left open on accident and was announced loudly to the restaurant by the same rude waiter. To which we were made fun of by the staff and other customers eating at the time. This kind of behavior simply is uncalled for.

Following this, we were served some of the blandest food I've ever tasted, and I was already was dealing with an allergic reaction. When asked if I enjoyed my meal, I told the manager "No I didn't, and I'm having an allergic reaction to the water I was served." Instead of offering any kind of help, or expressing concern. I was told, "well other gluten free customers don't have this problem."

Needless to say, I will not be back to this place. Maybe it was the staff of the day, but I offer up my warning to others seeking a safe place that will treat you right.

Celiac friendly?

No