How to Dine Out with Dietary Restrictions BY ELLE WALSH
I love to eat and call myself a foodie! I love to try different restaurants and I love to t r y d i f f e r e n t t y p e s o f f o o d s . A l t h o u g h i t’ s n o t a l w a y s e a s y t o t r y n e w r e s t a u ra n t s when you have dietary restrictions, it is n o t i m p o s s i b l e ! He r e a r e s o m e t i p s t o h e l p you venture out of your comfort zone at new-to-you restaurants!
BE HONEST If you aren’t honest with the wait staff about your allergies, how will they know? Don’t be afraid to speak up and be your own advocate.
BE FLEXIBLE Don’t get disappointed if your pickings are slim. Don’t get
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frustrated. Be flexible and pick what you think will be the best choice.
I always like to call before I go and speak with the hostess about their offerings for people with allergies. I don’t expect them to know everything about allergies but I use it as a gauge of the ability of the restaurant to work around my needs.
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