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!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! One-day 20% off sales galore from 8am to 7pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
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Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 7pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! One-day 20% off sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Your day for 20% off shopping! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts about your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts about your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Happy Birthday Pomme Natural Market!
Join Pomme on Saturday, March 7th for 10% OFF ALL DAY! Demos. Samples. Prize wheel and so much more! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
Join Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo for Wow Saturday – the last Saturday of every month! Sales galore from 8am to 8pm! Enjoy samples, meet the manufacturers and speak to experts on your health and well being! 6560 Metral Drive – 250-390-1955
PommeNanaimo • PommeCoquitlam • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Check out this month’s gluten-free flyer!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for three years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop! Watch for their monthly gluten-free flyer sales, events and yes, Wow Saturdays from 8am to 8pm.
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
‘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!
Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies for the finest in authentic, Italian dining!
Click here for 900 Degrees’ Gluten-Free Menu & Pricing. In person, ask for the ‘Red Menu!’
Thursday, November 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM
RSVP to ellen@theceliacscene.com
NOTE from The Celiac Scene: Only gluten-free flour is used on the prep line and to dust the oven floor. Flour is denatured at a temperature of 900˚. In the event that residual flour might remain, it would be gluten free.
Open 7 days per week 11:30am to 8pm.
Reserve online or call (250) 590-4493
Order Takeout – Pick up at 101B 2401 Millstream Avenue.
Gift Certificates
900degrees.ca • Facebook • Instagram • contact@900degrees.ca • Regular Menu
Watch 900 Degrees on CHEK NEWS Order Up!
Deli Products – Enjoy 900° quality products and ingredients at home! 900° offers a variety of top-quality deli products, from our house-made organic and gluten-free pizza dough, organic tomato sauce, fresh pesto and house desserts. More info
See also 900˚ BiSTRO in Sidney!
Great gluten-free news from owner, Adrian Ortiz:
“We have now launched a dedicated FULL GLUTEN-FREE MENU! There are over 30 GF items on our menu, including appetizers, salads and pizzas.”
“We have also COMPLETELY eliminated gluten flour for our pizza prep line – which now significantly decreases the possibility fo gluten cross contamination.”
‘ “In other words, “The only thing that is NOT GF is our regular dough, which is now prepared completely separately. There is absolutely no gluten flour online, which is the main concern for potential cross-contamination.” ‘
“ALL flour used online (even the one we use to stretch our traditional recipe dough) is Gluten-Free. All previous protocols of using separate utensils, tools and equipment for our GF food items are still enforced.”
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TESTIMONIAL: We bought 2 GF pizzas(+1reg) here for take out last evening. It was soooooo goooood! Mine was vegetarian with a pesto sauce – yum!!!! Highly recommend this spot! 10/10 maybe even 15/10 😍 … Gloria
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!
Read the Reviews!
- https://issuu.com/garyhynes/docs/eat_magazine_sept-oct_2017
- https://issuu.com/garyhynes/docs/eat_magazine_march_april_2017
- https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1308429
- http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=615313
Happy 10th Birthday Pomme Natural Market!
Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
6560 Metral Drive – 8:30am to 8pm – 7 days a week – 250-390-1955
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Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam!
2755 Lougheed Highway – 8am to 10pm – 7 days a week – 604-475-2505
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Saturday, March 9 in Nanaimo & Port Coquitlam
Chance to WIN FREE GROCERIES FOR A YEAR ($5,200 value)!
Samples! Gift Basket Draws! Prize Wheel!
Demos + Samples! Door Crashers! Free Groceries for a Year!
Giveaway Draws! Exclusive 1-Day Deals!
10% OFF STOREWIDE!!
Gluten-Free Sales for Thursday, February 29th to Wednesday, March 27th
25% off O’Dough’s Gluten-Free Breads!
Country Prime Pepperoni Bites – $5.39
Pomme 2024 March Gluten-Free Flyer
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Pomme’s Complete March 2024 Flyer
Pomme is proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced gluten-free groceries, supplements and vitamins to be found. They are constantly inspired by their local community and jump at every opportunity to work with awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Pomme Nanaimo, has been selected in Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City vote for six years running! We’re proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced groceries, supplements and vitamins we can find. We’re constantly inspired by our local community, and we jump at every opportunity to work with our awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!
Pomme Natural Market has been voted voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City for SEVEN years running!
Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves. Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop!
Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!
Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam
Pomme PoCo is our first and biggest Pomme! We offer the Tri-Cities a huge selection of ethically selected, super healthy groceries, certified organic produce, and excellent vitamins and supplements—as well as a wide range of natural home and kitchenware! We have a natural deli packed full of fresh, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and treats. We use the same top quality, organic and grass fed ingredients you’ll find in our aisles for our made-in-house deli foods.
