Fun With Restaurants

[elonwy]

So my cousin was in town for her birthday so I was a tour guide for three days. Which means we ate out constantly. I wasn't really ready yet, but what'r you going to do. Not like they're gonna let me bring an Amy's meal into the restaurant.

First day we had sushi for lunch, that was fine, bland without soy sauce, but whatever.

Second day went to Cafe Laurent on Overland. Waiter was awesome, i got up from the table and talked to him by the kitchen, he helped me with menu and changed a sauce for me. He actually seemed really excited to help and came by a bunch of times to make sure I was happy. My first experience with my little dining card.

Went to Versailles for dinner. Even with my spanish-speaking friend the waiter was completely unhelpful and they started acting like they were going to throw us out. I ordered a really plain chicken dish and crossed my fingers, and all went ok.

Went to the waterfront for breakfast on Venice yesterday. Got the cheese and fruit plate, explained why I didn't want the bread to even come to the table ( she still brought it) and found out three peices of cheese in, they had used the same knife to cut the bread and the cheese. An hour later, I'm doubled over chugging pepto on Venice boardwalk. FUN!

Went to GulfStream for dinner and they were awesome. Took my card to the kitchen, brought back a list of what I could eat and possible substitutions for sauces on the stuff I couldn't - wonderful meal. Also discussed gluten-free booze with the bartender who made me a special drink that was yummy. Vincente's #2.

So I was thrown right into the restaurant thing, got glutened once, but over-all had a pretty good experience. i like the Dining card thing, I think it really help. I need to get it laminated and make copies, but people react well when you have a diagram to give them.

So this is me just talking about food.

Oh- and here at work everyone knows, because I've been sick for months, and they ordered food for a staff lunch, no-one talked to me, I got the menu and called the catering company.

They ordered pasta, bread and brownies. I'm considering boycotting. I don't want a red carpet, but could you at least ask me- or order some salad?

Grrrr.

Elonwy

[elonwy]

Details- details. I'm in Los Angeles, for reference on the locations.

Sorry about that.

Elonwy