Review: P.F. Chang’s – Christiana Mall, Newark, DE

Rating: 5 out of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My daughter and I had a full day of errands and found ourselves near the Christiana Mall. Back when we lived in Tahoe, we had several favorite restaurants — one in particular made an amazing Gluten Free Pad Thai that became our go-to dish. Since moving to the East Coast, though, finding good gluten free Asian food has been a real challenge.

We tried a restaurant back in February that left us unimpressed — the Pad Thai was just “meh.” So the search continued… until now.

I recently discovered that P.F. Chang’s offers a dedicated gluten free menu, and to my surprise, Pad Thai was on it. That alone was enough to convince us to give it a try. From the moment we sat down, the staff was patient, kind, and knowledgeable about gluten free dining. They made sure to answer all of our questions and took great care of us throughout the meal.

The Pad Thai itself was absolutely delicious — perfectly balanced flavors and just the right texture. It was everything I’ve been searching for since leaving Tahoe. While I had originally hoped to find a small, local spot that could satisfy my craving, I’m perfectly happy knowing I can count on P.F. Chang’s whenever the craving strikes.

Menu Description:
A classic approach to rice noodles wok-tossed with egg, tofu, green onion, peanuts, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Protein options include Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Shrimp, or Combo.

📍 Location:
P.F. Chang’s
331 Christiana Mall
Newark, DE 19702

Review: First Watch Restaurant

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Food & Staff)

I absolutely love eggs benedict, it’s my all-time favorite breakfast dish, and the BLT Benedict at First Watch in the Grove Shopping Center did not disappoint! Two perfectly poached cage-free eggs on gluten-free toast, topped with bacon, vine-ripened tomato, avocado, and lemon-dressed arugula, all finished with creamy hollandaise. It was rich, fresh, and so satisfying.

I really appreciated that they offered it on gluten-free bread without sacrificing flavor or quality. The side of lemon-dressed organic mixed greens made the whole meal feel light and balanced.

The wait staff was awesome and went above and beyond to make sure everything was prepared safely for my gluten allergy. I really appreciated the extra care, and it made the whole experience even better.

If you’re a fan of eggs benedict (or just looking for a great breakfast spot), I highly recommend checking out First Watch in Newark, Delaware.

First Watch
145 Grove Lane
Newark, DE 19711
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