Did you know that about one percent of Americans have celiac disease, a hereditary, autoimmune response to gluten that can only be treated by avoiding it at all costs. My mother is among the 1%. Gluten is the protein that's found in wheat, rye, and barley, and you wouldn't believe how hard it is to avoid eating (or drinking- even beer isn't sacred). Gluten seems to be in everything, from baked goods to ice cream, and salad dressings to ketchup, which means eating out in restaurants can be a real challenge for a celiac. Gluten is also used as a flavoring, and a stabilizing or thickening agent, making it even more of a challenge to detect in foods you don't prepare yourself.
But as celiac awareness is increasing, and new information is becoming available all the time, Orange County restaurants are responding with gluten-free menus for their patrons. Now, those with a gluten intolerance don't have to turn down a lunch date invitation; by visiting any of the restaurants on the list below, you can dine like a (gluten-free) king!
Restaurants with Gluten-Free Menus in Orange County (links to menus if available)
Blue Bayou Restaurant (Disneyland)
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Newport Rib Company- http://www.ribcompany.com/gfcfmenu.html
The Old Spaghetti Factory- http://www.osf.com/menu/gluten-free-menu.html
Outback Steakhouse- http://www.outback.com/foodandmenus/pdf/glutenfree.pdf
Pasta Pomodoro- (gluten-free pasta available)
Pei Wei Asian Diner- http://www.peiwei.com/glutenfreeMenu.htm
PF Chang’s China Bistro- http://www.pfchangs.com/cuisine/menu/GlutenIntolerantMenu.pdf
Red Robin
Skosh Monahans
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill- http://www.ztejas.com/menu_gluten.php?section=gluten
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