Eating That Elephant

We’ve decided to do an at-least 3 week trial of being gluten-free. (Only for my son and I). We’ve been gearing up for it for a couple months…and oddly, it’s almost anti-climatic now because there are so many substitutes available.

Today I was looking around at restaurants since a friend invited him to Chick-fil-a, which, surprisingly to me, has a gluten-free menu. My son’s response? “No, it’s really not all that healthy. I’ll stay home and have something that is tasty and healthy too.” (Apparently, buying the gluten-free, chocolate covered donuts was a very strategic move on my part. They are fabulous, by the way, although probably not healthy at all. Shhh – don’t tell, we have to do this in stages).

I thought I would collect some of my “finds” here. Note that these are often pretty far outdated – but they will at least give a general idea.

One tip I saw somewhere was always ask for the gluten-free menu – even if you know what is on it. They do prepare it differently sometimes.

Gluten-Free Dining Out: Is it Safe?

Taco Del Mar Wheat-Free/Gluten-Free Items (2004)

Wendy’s

Denny’s

Carrabba’s

Boston Market :: Restaurant :: Nutrition :: Make Your Meal (Note: ingredients and allergens, not an actual menu).

Cold Stone Creamery

Outback Steakhouse

Chick-Fil-A (click on nutrition, then on gluten)