Eating out

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Friday night we went out to celebrate the Squirrel's remission and not having to go back to the doctor for a year.  This can be a tricky time - eating out with kids who have special dietary needs.  Our friends often ask us out to eat and we have to determine where before we can even commit.  Many of our closest friends have learned where we can and can't go.

The best places are the locally owned places - they are more likely to work with your needs.  You can ask for things cooked with certain ingredients or in a certain way - grilled instead of fried, spaghetti with oil and vinegar, etc.  We have a great selection in our town -


But for our celebration Friday night we chose Mediterranean!  Famous Restaurant & Baking Company was our place because the Squirrel LOVES a gyro!

Now before you go crazy wondering what in the world I'm talking about!  Have I lost my mind?!?  Letting my sodium restricted daughter eat a sandwich with processed lamb meat, chips, and a sour cream based sauce?!?  That's where the customization comes in!  We get the sauce on the side AND we request grilled chicken with no seasoning.  The wait staff always informs us that this will take longer than usual, but it's worth it for her health.  Then my husband eats her chips :)

As we go on this journey, we'll discuss other tips we have for eating out at both locally owned and chain restaurants.

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