Good Applebys Experience

[Guest barbara3675]

Went to the Applebys in Janesville, WI and ordered the salmon that comes with a veggie and rice pilaf. The manager came to the table after I told the server what my needs were (the server looked like he was barely over the age of 18!!!, but did a good job). The manager said he had a child with allergies and wanted to make sure that my food was prepared properly. I told him just not to put the glaze on my salmon which is prepared on the charcoal grill, or any sauce or seasonings on the other food. It was delicious and I felt fine afterwards. I am not afraid of eating out or telling the establishments what my needs are...I sure am not going to hide in my house for the rest of my life. The day before that I went to Noodles and got a great meal for my celiac granddaughter and I.....rice noodles with chicken, broccoli, pea pods, tomatoes prepared in olive oil and with parmesean cheese on it. That was a great meal too. Noodles goes out of their way to make things the way you like it also. Get out there and live, people.

Barbara

[angel-jd1]

I refuse to eat at applebee's. They are one of the establishments that give us the CYA statement when you try to find out nutritional information. I refuse to pour money into a place that doesn't even attempt to meet my needs!! I won't do it.

BTW: Charcoal is made of corn and wheat according to the Kingsford charcoal company. They claim that it burns up before it reaches the food, but I personally have gotten sick from charcoal. I only use a gas grill!!

-Jessica

[Guest barbara3675]

I own a restaurant and all of the "charcoal" grills in restaurants are gas. They are just referred to as charcoal as they have briquets that heat up and hold the heat in them. All I know is that I felt fine after eating there and I am not going to judge any place by what other people say...I am going to find out for myself. All of these people that are afraid to eat out and hide in their house sure aren't having much of a life....they need to be assertive and take control. If I am going to an event that has a planned menu, I call ahead and talk to the chef and tell him what my needs are. So far, that has worked out well. Places of business WANT your business, but you have to be willing to work with them to let them know what you need.

Barbara

[ianm]

I've only eaten at Applebees a few times and never had any problems. Any of the corporate chain restaurants like Applebee's, Chilis, TGIFridays usually have something gluten-free and have usually worked with my requests. To hide and refuse to get out there is the wrong attitude. It is up to all of us to make others aware of celiac and other food intolerances. If we don't who will?

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

I had a pretty good Chili's experience the other day.

The Baked Potato Soup was awesome (and gluten-free ).

I also had the Ribeye and Mashed Potatoes (no gravy).

Yum yum

[Carriefaith]

I used to "hide" and only eat my own food, but within the last few months I've been eating out more often and have only had good experiences! but I also understand why some people may be afraid to eat out, espcially when they are first disgnosed. The diet is just so overwhelmling at first!

I've made a list of all the places where I've have good experiences:

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[angel-jd1]

By no means do I "hide" and not eat out, however I refuse to put money into places that refuse to give out nutritional information on a corporate level. Why give someone money that isn't willing to cooperate and help you?? NO thanks.

-Jessica

[ianm]

I've never asked for information at the corporate level but because I have to travel I don't always have a choice. At the individual restaurant level I have very few bad experiences. The corporate chain restaurant wait staff and managers have always done what I've requested and have been able to answer my questions. There may be reason why the corporate office won't answer your questions but they do a pretty good job at the restaurant level.