CERTIFIABLY DELICIOUS!
You asked. We listened. Erbert & Gerbert's Bistro now proudly offers gluten-free gourmet soups and certified gluten-free bread! Look for the 'GF' symbol on our soup menu and ask for any sandwich on our gluten-free bread for an additional charge. Yes, everybody is welcome in Flavornation!
“Introducing these new gluten-free options will allow a whole new group to enjoy the flavors we offer at Erbert & Gerbert’s,” said Chuck Schwalbe, director of marketing for E&G Franchise Systems. “That is truly exciting for our brand and franchisees, but even more importantly so for those who suffer from celiac disease or choose a gluten-free lifestyle.”
The menu’s
focal point will be gluten-free versions of the chain’s three most popular
sandwiches, using dedicated equipment to avoid cross-contamination. The three
subs – the Boney Billy, a classic turkey breast sandwich; the Comet Morehouse,
made with ham and provolone cheese; and the Jacob Bluefinger, a vegetarian
option featuring provolone and avocado – will be made with specially-designed
six-inch sub rolls made by Udi’s, a national gluten-free bread company. The sub
roll from Udi’s are certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization
(GFCO).
In addition to
the exclusive menu, guests will have the option of substituting the gluten-free
roll on any of Erbert & Gerbert’s Bistro sandwiches for an extra charge,
but those sandwiches cannot be certified gluten-free.
Erbert &
Gerbert’s new gluten-free menu doesn’t stop at sandwiches—they are also offering
a selection of three certified gluten-free soups, with more flavors in
development. Two existing recipes – Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli and Cheesy
Asparagus – have been reworked to eliminate gluten without altering taste, and
a new flavor, French Onion, is also being introduced.
“Flavor is a
key issue with gluten-free foods, and we wanted to develop a menu that upheld
the values of Erbert & Gerbert’s Flavornation,” Schwalbe said. “Our
reworked soups and the new sandwich menu reflect the best of both worlds:
fresh, delicious fare that is certified gluten-free and meets our strict taste
guidelines.”
The gluten free
menu has already been sampled in seven markets across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
North Dakota, and Schwalbe says the preliminary reception has been
overwhelmingly positive.
“The customer
response has been phenomenal,” he said. “We’re incredibly excited to roll the
menu out nationwide and invite a whole new group of people to experience the
flavors that make Erbert & Gerbert’s so unique.”
