…about The Mint Julep Caper

So, about the Mint Julep Caper… It’s probably a one time caper. As my friend Kiki put it “This is a one and done deal. At least I know what it tastes like now.” (She says this with a slight grimace that implies that she will indeed find one redeeming quality of this not so delightful cocktail.) We talk for a bit and she says “It’s growing on me… ” Yet the tiniest of grimaces is still there. lol Poor Kiki.

We decided to go to Plan B Burger Bar for dinner not realizing that they were having a Kentucky Derby Party and it was a-goin on when we got there. It was amusing and the featured cocktail was the Mint Julep. I couldn’t try it because well, bourbon can have gluten and as you know I cannot tolerate gluten unless I’m a glutton for punishment. (I didn’t say it always does, I said it can and I don’t know enough about what is and isn’t gluten-free to take a chance and wing it.. no no nooooo. Besides, I found something much much better…) Mind you, Plan B will be a repeater for sure… just no Mint Juleps.

Anyway, Plan B Burger Bar has the best gluten-free menu options that I’ve come across so far. I decided on the Baja Burger with no jalapeño and the chipotle on the side. (It was so good that by the time I thought to take a picture it was 3/4 finished… so sorry but seriously it was really really really goooood and if you really want to see what their awesome burgers look like… click on the link above for Plan B and go there!!) For those of us first timers that cannot eat gluten; at Plan B, a manager comes over with the gluten-free menu and you get a talking to lol. I was appreciative of it as they obviously realize just how dangerous a gluten issue can be. Best thing… well one of the best things was I got to check one of the 2 stubborn boxes that I’ve had issues with on and off. I got to check the box for a good gluten-free beer!

Yum. It’s made with sorghum instead of wheat. It’s good. Really good. So good I bought a 6 pack on the way home. I will enjoy that while watching the Aaron’s 499!! (actually the race is more red flag than racing… *sigh*) The other box is for a great gluten-free pizza crust. How hard can it be to make a gluten-free pizza? Pretty hard I guess because the last one I tried was from Giove’s and the crust was yuuuucky. It was too sweet for a savory pizza and was just gross. Needless to say that box remains unchecked.

The next time I get to Plan B Burger Bar (or the time after that… lol) I want to get their gluten-free dessert… omg it is a flourless chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse dipped in chocolate ganache! That will be covered in another post when I try it 😉 I’ll take a picture before I dive into it… I promise… or I promise I’ll try my best lol….

So for a gluten free friendly restaurant Plan B Burger Bar gets 5 Cheshire Cats!!!

Thanks for stopping by & go check out Plan B Burger Bar some time soon or go get some Bard’s GF Beer and relax relax relax…. (not with the race tho… looks like the rain will win)

Love, Alyss

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Alyss’s Rating Scale:

Most Excellent! – 5 Cheshire Cats

Very Good – 4 Cheshire Cats

Good – 3 Cheshire Cats

Take it or Leave it – 2 Cheshire Cats

Pretty Bad – 1 Cheshire Cats

Horrible – Big Fat Cat Turd