After working for a decent portion of the day then coming home and cleaning house, I wasn't up to cooking. After much thought and debate, the husband and I decided that The Cheesecake Factory would be a great place to start. When I was on a gluten-free diet they were very careful about how they prepared my food.
I waited to ask for a manager until our waitress asked what we wanted to drink. The manager who spoke with me was very understanding and asked what I cooked at home even. I explained that I am just starting to deal with my allergies and explained my worries in the dish I was considering, the Chicken Bellagio. I didn't know if it had any peppers in the sauce or perhaps potato starch in the sauce or pasta. He thought very carefully (he knew a lot about the menu items from what I gathered) and went back just to double check the ingredients with the kitchen staff. I got the go ahead that the dish would be safe which made me happy because I had the same dish the last time I ate there.
The whole experience was great and Jordan, the manager I worked with, was great. I didn't feel judged or burdened because of my dietary restrictions. I will definitely be returning again to expand my collection of approved dishes.
Looking back on the previous time I went to The Cheesecake Factory, I realized I felt great afterwards. I remember walking around the mall for quite some time after eating and not feeling nauseated or just awful. I think I found somewhere outside of my home that I feel I can eat without having bad reactions to the food.
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