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ARCHIVED Are Gluten Free Menus Really Safe For Celiacs?
AE Paul replied to mamacat's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
You ABSOLUTELY still need to ask questions! Given the fad nature of many new gluten-free diners, restaurants across the country are rushing to create gluten-free menus. The problem is that many of these restaurants think a gluten-free menu makes a meal gluten-free, with no understanding of the perils of cross-contamination for celics. Some restaurants... -
ARCHIVED I'm Just Making Sure We All Like Red Robin
AE Paul replied to mommyto2kids's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
The options on the Applebee's gluten-free menu may look better, but they're training, knowledge, and caring about how to properly serve gluten-free (or food allergies) and avoid x-contamination is as bad as it gets. Don't let the gluten-free menu fool you. You have a VERY high likelihood of being glutened! (That's not to say you should stick with Red Robin... -
Yes, they do have a P.F. Chang's in Omaha... and yes, that is generally a highly-recommended chain amongst gluten-free diners.
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While nothing is jumping out as rated by many, my resource suggests you consider the following: Cheeseburger in Paradise Chipotle Mexican Grill Hu Hot Mongolian Grill Godfather's Pizza Bonefish Grill (on the basis of GFRAP certification) Fazoli's
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Eat'N Park Restaurant is right in Indiana and has a gluten-free menu. Same with Hoss's Steak & Sea House. There are also a whole host of fast food restaurants with gluten-free menus in Indiana, PA.
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ARCHIVED Visiting New York City - Some Questions?
AE Paul replied to amber's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
With 2 kids, I would suggest just taking a cab. From Midtown to the West Village will probably take 10 minutes or so (depends on day/time) and shouldn't cost more than $10-15 (though if you hit traffic, that meter keeps clicking). If it is your first time to NYC, you might love walking back (especially if you've eaten a big meal!), but you really need to... -
ARCHIVED How To Ask If Food Is Gluten Free In Restaurants
AE Paul replied to cavernio's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
Warning about chains with gluten-free menus! Lately, I have read a rash of messages about people getting sick after ordering off gluten-free menus only to find that the staff was not trained about cross-contamination (or the basics of food allergies/intolerances). So many chains are dying to "get in on the trend" that they don't realize this isn't a fad... -
ARCHIVED Applebee's Restaurant - Gluten Free Menu
AE Paul replied to CalicoSue's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
psawyer, There's a "statistical significance" factor that you know I can't quote here without backing it up in the form of self-promotion (and frankly, historical posts on your site backs this up as well). That said, I feel strongly compelled to share what is so obvious about Applebee's anyway and I don't think it is wrong to inquire of the first-time... -
ARCHIVED Applebee's Restaurant - Gluten Free Menu
AE Paul replied to CalicoSue's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
jr - How does your unit prevent cross-contamination? How do the servers communicate to the kitchen? Where is the separate preparation area? How is the gluten-free meal communicated from the kitchen back to the server? And most importantly, how does corporate train all of the employees in the 2000 nationwide units, 90% of which are franchised? Asking... -
Silk, I think this is the first time I ever heard anyone state that they had a good experience at Applebee's! I'm glad there's one of us! Problem with all these chains is that they think having a gluten-free menu is enough. They don't realize that they have to train thousands of employees about cross contact, etc.
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ARCHIVED Gluten Free In Columbus, Ohio
AE Paul replied to BrennaP's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
A few ideas: Cameron's America Bistro in Worthington (received 3 positive ratings from gluten intolerant diners) Martini Modern Italian (also GFRAP certified) Columbus Fish Market (GFRAP certified) P.F. Chang's (generally well-rated around the country, but this unit has received positive ratings as well) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (also generally well... -
As lynnelise pointed out, you just posted twice on another board saying that you are an employee and that "Taco Bell is a NO NO" since everything is cross-contaminated. Given those comments, why would you be eating the food "a few times" if you are gluten-intolerant? May I be so bold as to ask if you are STILL an employee?
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Darissa - Here's some information I've come up with. Rated well by individuals with gluten intolerance AND gluten-free menu: Roy's Rated well by individuals with gluten intolerance: Sammy's California Woodfired, Cups, Poseidon Restaurants Gluten-free menu and rated well by food-allergic diners (somewhat similar needs): Old Spaghetti Factory, Chili's...
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A few options from the community (though I can't say these are all as strict as you want/need): On the high end, Kevin Rathbun Steak or Rathbun's Restaurant in Atlanta look like nice choices. Wildfire, also in Atlanta, has gotten a great gluten-free review, with a particular mention of sensitivity toward cross-contamination. Blue Moon Pizza in Smyrna...
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While Chili's gets pretty good ratings on allergy and gluten-free accommodations, I would still offer at least a hint of caution using California Pizza Kitchen and Applebee's as examples. CPK just rescinded their gluten-free menu, recognizing that they didn't know how to handle CC. Applebee's has all kinds of allergen and sensitivity menus, but get some...
