Gluten-Free Events Calendar
If it’s gluten free and happening in Victoria, Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, you’ll find it listed here! From tastings to contests, farmer’s markets to food trucks – this is your calendar to Gluten-Free Paradise! Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies and add a new restaurant – and possibly a new gluten-free friend – to your repertoire!
‘Dining-in’ is back at 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria Langford 4:30 to 8pm
Introducing 900° 2 Go! Contactless Take-Out & Curb-Side Pick Up.
900 Degrees offers delivery up to 7km distance. Enter your address at https://900degrees.moduurn.com for eligibility and to calculate your delivery charge (between $3.50 and $5.50.)
Build Your Own
Organic tomato sauce, house-made lemon olive, aged balsamic reduction, brie cream sauce, chilli oil, house-made pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, & pizza dough, to go!
Phone orders 250-590-4493. Special COVID-19 hours, open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Order online here
- 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizza 101B 2401 Millstream Avenue, Victoria (250) 590-4493
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- Contact Executive Chef & Owner Adrian Ortiz-Mena
My curiosity about 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria was piqued when I read in the September Edition of Eat Magazine (page 27) that the owner’s son was a celiac. Executive Chef and Owner, Adrian Ortiz-Mena was quoted as saying,
- “I think the most innovative thing we have done is bringing really good gluten-free pizza to our customers. My son was diagnosed celiac when he was 5 years old … and he loved pizza. It broke my heart thinking that he could no longer have pizza, so I developed a gluten-free pizza dough just for him. It was a real challenge, a labour of love.”
The Celiac Scene needed to learn more!
I popped into this warm and inviting restaurant on a cold and rainy September night, hoping for the opportunity to speak to a chef or server about their gluten-free options.
I was pleasantly surprised when Adrian himself bounded from the back of the restaurant only too eager to share his son’s health journey and how he had worked at home to create a gluten-free crust that met his discerning chef standards. Using one of the best all-purpose gluten-free flour mixes on the market and few extra-special ingredients, he was able to create a crust that pleased his son – and one that Adrian believed would please his customers.
The details.
As our community well knows, it takes more that a crust to create a gluten-free pizza. Adrian set about to contact the manufacturers of every ingredient used in his entire operation to ensure that the components used in all of his pizzas were celiac-safe. Apart from the wheat flour used for his regular crusts and the garlic bread, every ingredient that 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria in house is gluten-free.
What about the process?
Adrian brimmed with enthusiasm as he explained that gluten-free pizzas are entirely prepared in a dedicated gluten-free area, in a room away from the regular production area. Sauces and toppings are stored in dedicated containers and applied with dedicated utensils that are never used to dress regular pizzas.
When a gluten-free order is processed, the chef washes his hands – up to his elbows – before starting work on an the order. When complete, the pizza is placed on a dedicated gluten-free pizza peel (handle) and transported to the 900˚ pizza oven where it is cooked to perfection.
Here’s where it gets complicated.
At 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria, pizzas are cooked directly on the hearth of their single pizza oven, where other gluten pizzas have also been cooked. The concern on my face prompted Adrian to escort me directly to the oven itself where he proceeded to sweep to the side the burnt, charcoal dust of the pizza crusts that had been cooked.
While Adrian whole heartedly agreed with me that deep frying food at a standard 325-375˚F does not destroy gluten, he maintains that incinerating to 900˚residual gluten crumbs and flour from previously cooked pizzas and then sweeping them aside, most assuredly does.
That said, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is pleased to cook gluten-free pizzas on sanitized pizza pans for any gluten-free diner’s peace of mind. As a wood-fired pizza purist however, Adrian cautions that cooking pizza on a pan may generate different results.
Final consideration.
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria is most assuredly a pizza lover’s pizzeria. Gluten pizza dough is thrown into the air with gusto, wheat flour coats the kitchen floor like dance dust and a fine coat of flour is evident on surfaces throughout the main preparation area.
That said after two years’ serving gluten-free pizza, Adrian shared that there have been no reports from gluten-free diners that they have experienced gluten contamination.
As Adrian is quoted as saying in the EAT Magazine article, “I don’t think we really did anything new – we just did it better!”
I would have to agree: for celiac diners who are comfortable with these practices or those who avoid gluten as a lifestyle choice, 900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria sets the gluten-free bar as high as I have seen it on Vancouver Island.
Love Pasta?
900˚ Wood-Fired Pizzeria stages occasional pasta specials and always offer the option of Italy’s Schar Gluten-Free Pasta to gluten-free diners!
Gluten-Free Beer?
900˚ Wood Fired Pizza is pleased to serve 100% gluten-free Forager Beer, made in Whistler from sorghum and rice.
“Where to Eat in Canada” adds @900.degrees to it’s list of worthy restaurants, calling their pizza “as close to perfection as it’s possible to get,” and one of only a handful of restaurants here in Victoria named “Good Buys”. Check out the full review on page 306 of the 2017-18 guide published by Oberon Press. Pick up your copy today!
Be Amazed! The Gluten Free are Included in Belmont M&M’s Taste of Summer Event!
3005 Merchant Way in Langford
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Blueberry Bliss Cheezecake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Gourmet Chicken Burgers
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Too Tall Cake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Turkey Sausages
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Angus Beef Burgers & Gourmet Gluten-Free Buns!
Sales – May 18 to May 24th
Click here for printer-friendly version
Click on image to enlarge
May 8th to August 9th – click here for to view
Download M&M’s Certified Gluten-Free Product List
Click on image to enlarge
Belmont M&M Food Market
3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 • Directions
250-708-1010
store343@mmfoodmarket.com
IN STORE SHOPPING M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 9-6 • Stats 10-5
Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
The friendly staff at Belmont M&M are pleased to direct you to their Certified Gluten-Free Freezer. Ask for a tour of the rest of their store for even more no-gluten items!
Understanding M&M 3-Tier Gluten-Free Labeling Policy
Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Download their Mobile App Apple Store | Google Play
Rewards Account – SIGN UP NOW!
- Shop Online
- Receive notices of Flyer Deals
- What’s on sale now!
- New Arrival Notices
- Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
- Bonus Digital Flyer Offers
- In-Store Pick Up, Curb-Side Pick Up & Door Dash Delivery
- Soon-to-expire Deals
- Dietary considerations
- Meal suggestions
- Store events
- More about M&M Food Market Rewards
M&M has partnered with the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) to provide gluten-free options with every meal. Look for the CCA logo on specially marked packaging and when browsing through their products online.
Bars & Squares • Bite Sized • Breaded & Battered fish • Breaded Chicken • Bread • Burgers • Cakes • Cheese & vegetable • Classic Entrées • Fish Fillets • Ice cream & Novelties • International Entrées • Kabobs • Meat & Poultry • Meal Kits • Meat & Poultry • Meatballs • Mini Skewers • Potato • Seasoned & Marinated Chicken
MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef • Chicken • Fish • Noodles • Pork • Potato • Pasta • Rice • Shrimp • Turkey • Vegetable
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO AVOID: No egg • No fish • No milk • No mustard • No peanuts • No sesame seeds • No shellfish • No soy • No sulfites • No treenuts
ADDITIONAL DIETARY CHOICES: Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan
OCCASIONS: BBQ • Family Dinner • Game Day • Holiday • Kid Friendly • Party • Solo Meals • Weeknight Meals
COOKING METHODS: Air fryer • Barbecue • Fry Pan • Oven • Microwave • Stove Top • Thaw and Serve
COOKING TIMES: 10 mins or less • 20 mins or less • 30 mins or less • 40 mins or less
• Three Special (Easy!) Gluten-Free Menus
• Luscious Dessert Boards for any Diet
• Gluten-Free Grills and Desserts
M&M Real Food Promise – absolutely no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners are used in M&M Foods.
Shopping Options
In Store – 3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 Get Directions
M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 10-5 • Stat 10-5 – 250-708-1010
Seniors enjoy 10% off regular-priced in-store shopping on Tuesdays!
Every Day is Seniors Day Online! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
In-Store Pickup – Create your order online and pick it up at M&M Food Market.
Curbside Pickup – Just park near the front door, open your trunk and wait for a meal advisor to place your order directly into your vehicle.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Free Delivery on all orders!
Delivery – M&M has partnered with DoorDash to bring you fast, reliable same-day delivery service. Can b scheduled 7 days in advance. Choose delivery at checkout and enter your address to check availability. The normal delivery fee is $9.99, regardless of order amount. More about delivery
Be Amazed! The Gluten Free are Included in Belmont M&M’s Taste of Summer Event!
3005 Merchant Way in Langford
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Blueberry Bliss Cheezecake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Gourmet Chicken Burgers
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Too Tall Cake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Turkey Sausages
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Angus Beef Burgers & Gourmet Gluten-Free Buns!
Sales – May 18 to May 24th
Click here for printer-friendly version
Click on image to enlarge
May 8th to August 9th – click here for to view
Download M&M’s Certified Gluten-Free Product List
Click on image to enlarge
Belmont M&M Food Market
3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 • Directions
250-708-1010
store343@mmfoodmarket.com
IN STORE SHOPPING M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 9-6 • Stats 10-5
Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
The friendly staff at Belmont M&M are pleased to direct you to their Certified Gluten-Free Freezer. Ask for a tour of the rest of their store for even more no-gluten items!
Understanding M&M 3-Tier Gluten-Free Labeling Policy
Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Download their Mobile App Apple Store | Google Play
Rewards Account – SIGN UP NOW!
- Shop Online
- Receive notices of Flyer Deals
- What’s on sale now!
- New Arrival Notices
- Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
- Bonus Digital Flyer Offers
- In-Store Pick Up, Curb-Side Pick Up & Door Dash Delivery
- Soon-to-expire Deals
- Dietary considerations
- Meal suggestions
- Store events
- More about M&M Food Market Rewards
M&M has partnered with the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) to provide gluten-free options with every meal. Look for the CCA logo on specially marked packaging and when browsing through their products online.
Bars & Squares • Bite Sized • Breaded & Battered fish • Breaded Chicken • Bread • Burgers • Cakes • Cheese & vegetable • Classic Entrées • Fish Fillets • Ice cream & Novelties • International Entrées • Kabobs • Meat & Poultry • Meal Kits • Meat & Poultry • Meatballs • Mini Skewers • Potato • Seasoned & Marinated Chicken
MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef • Chicken • Fish • Noodles • Pork • Potato • Pasta • Rice • Shrimp • Turkey • Vegetable
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO AVOID: No egg • No fish • No milk • No mustard • No peanuts • No sesame seeds • No shellfish • No soy • No sulfites • No treenuts
ADDITIONAL DIETARY CHOICES: Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan
OCCASIONS: BBQ • Family Dinner • Game Day • Holiday • Kid Friendly • Party • Solo Meals • Weeknight Meals
COOKING METHODS: Air fryer • Barbecue • Fry Pan • Oven • Microwave • Stove Top • Thaw and Serve
COOKING TIMES: 10 mins or less • 20 mins or less • 30 mins or less • 40 mins or less
• Three Special (Easy!) Gluten-Free Menus
• Luscious Dessert Boards for any Diet
• Gluten-Free Grills and Desserts
M&M Real Food Promise – absolutely no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners are used in M&M Foods.
Shopping Options
In Store – 3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 Get Directions
M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 10-5 • Stat 10-5 – 250-708-1010
Seniors enjoy 10% off regular-priced in-store shopping on Tuesdays!
Every Day is Seniors Day Online! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
In-Store Pickup – Create your order online and pick it up at M&M Food Market.
Curbside Pickup – Just park near the front door, open your trunk and wait for a meal advisor to place your order directly into your vehicle.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Free Delivery on all orders!
Delivery – M&M has partnered with DoorDash to bring you fast, reliable same-day delivery service. Can b scheduled 7 days in advance. Choose delivery at checkout and enter your address to check availability. The normal delivery fee is $9.99, regardless of order amount. More about delivery
Be Amazed! The Gluten Free are Included in Belmont M&M’s Taste of Summer Event!
3005 Merchant Way in Langford
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Blueberry Bliss Cheezecake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Gourmet Chicken Burgers
- 11am to 6pm: Gluten-Free Too Tall Cake
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Turkey Sausages
- 1pm to 5pm: Gluten-Free Angus Beef Burgers & Gourmet Gluten-Free Buns!
Sales – May 18 to May 24th
Click here for printer-friendly version
Click on image to enlarge
May 8th to August 9th – click here for to view
Download M&M’s Certified Gluten-Free Product List
Click on image to enlarge
Belmont M&M Food Market
3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 • Directions
250-708-1010
store343@mmfoodmarket.com
IN STORE SHOPPING M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 9-6 • Stats 10-5
Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
The friendly staff at Belmont M&M are pleased to direct you to their Certified Gluten-Free Freezer. Ask for a tour of the rest of their store for even more no-gluten items!
Understanding M&M 3-Tier Gluten-Free Labeling Policy
Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Download their Mobile App Apple Store | Google Play
Rewards Account – SIGN UP NOW!
- Shop Online
- Receive notices of Flyer Deals
- What’s on sale now!
- New Arrival Notices
- Tuesday is Seniors Day in-store & ordering! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
- Bonus Digital Flyer Offers
- In-Store Pick Up, Curb-Side Pick Up & Door Dash Delivery
- Soon-to-expire Deals
- Dietary considerations
- Meal suggestions
- Store events
- More about M&M Food Market Rewards
M&M has partnered with the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) to provide gluten-free options with every meal. Look for the CCA logo on specially marked packaging and when browsing through their products online.
Bars & Squares • Bite Sized • Breaded & Battered fish • Breaded Chicken • Bread • Burgers • Cakes • Cheese & vegetable • Classic Entrées • Fish Fillets • Ice cream & Novelties • International Entrées • Kabobs • Meat & Poultry • Meal Kits • Meat & Poultry • Meatballs • Mini Skewers • Potato • Seasoned & Marinated Chicken
MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef • Chicken • Fish • Noodles • Pork • Potato • Pasta • Rice • Shrimp • Turkey • Vegetable
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS TO AVOID: No egg • No fish • No milk • No mustard • No peanuts • No sesame seeds • No shellfish • No soy • No sulfites • No treenuts
ADDITIONAL DIETARY CHOICES: Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan
OCCASIONS: BBQ • Family Dinner • Game Day • Holiday • Kid Friendly • Party • Solo Meals • Weeknight Meals
COOKING METHODS: Air fryer • Barbecue • Fry Pan • Oven • Microwave • Stove Top • Thaw and Serve
COOKING TIMES: 10 mins or less • 20 mins or less • 30 mins or less • 40 mins or less
• Three Special (Easy!) Gluten-Free Menus
• Luscious Dessert Boards for any Diet
• Gluten-Free Grills and Desserts
M&M Real Food Promise – absolutely no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners are used in M&M Foods.
Shopping Options
In Store – 3005 Merchant Way, Unit 107 Get Directions
M-F 9-8 • Sat 9-7 • Sun 10-5 • Stat 10-5 – 250-708-1010
Seniors enjoy 10% off regular-priced in-store shopping on Tuesdays!
Every Day is Seniors Day Online! Enjoy 10% off regular priced items!
In-Store Pickup – Create your order online and pick it up at M&M Food Market.
Curbside Pickup – Just park near the front door, open your trunk and wait for a meal advisor to place your order directly into your vehicle.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Free Delivery on all orders!
Delivery – M&M has partnered with DoorDash to bring you fast, reliable same-day delivery service. Can b scheduled 7 days in advance. Choose delivery at checkout and enter your address to check availability. The normal delivery fee is $9.99, regardless of order amount. More about delivery
