I love going out to eat! Having some culinary knowledge, I am usually able to pick which items are unsafe on the menu. However, I too end up "glutening myself" from time to time! I have been "glutened" off of a G-free menu, and after speaking with the server who assured me all was safe. So what is a G-free foodie to do? Throw caution to the wind and regret it for days/weeks? No way! Assume no one understands what gluten is when you go out to eat. Give them the list of ingredients that are not safe for you, tell them you have a "severe!" allergy, ask to read labels, and most importantly speak to the chef. Most chefs understand that you can not eat bread but may not make the connection between gluten and the flour they used to thicken their sauce. The chef wants you to come back to the restaurant so they will help you! You are your own best advocate! You are not being annoying, you are educating.
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