physical performance diet, which explains its increasing popularity,” Kaufman explained. Packaged Facts, a market research firm, projects that U.S.
sales of gluten-free foods and beverages will exceed $5 billion by 2015. Caesars Atlantic City is ahead of the curve, because each of its chefs has been approved by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO). The group provides an independent service to supervise gluten-free food production with a science-based standard that is confirmed by field inspections in order to achieve heightened con- sumer confidence and safety, according to the organization’s web site. Caesars isn’t alone, though. “We make strides on being conscience when we know someone has a gluten allergy, however it is not a gluten free kitchen,” said Michael England, executive chef at The Palm in The Quarter at Tropicana Casino Resort. Sanitized cutting boards and cooking materials are used when a guest informs the wait staff they have a food allergy or sensitivity. But The Palm is truly a steak house and, by its very nature, specializes in steak and lobster, which do not have gluten or
Packaged Facts, a projects that U.S. foods and exceed $5
are prepared with gluten items. Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay in Margate is another popular
area restaurant that’s sensitive to guests with celiac or a low tolerance to gluten products, said owner Cookie Till, whose restaurant last year hosted a celiac and gluten-free seminar in association with The Celiac Diagnostic Center. It’s important for people to understand that Steve &
Cookie’s also does not operate a gluten-free kitchen. Instead, it offers dining choices that avoid gluten products. “If someone dines in our restaurant and tells us they have
celiac or gluten intolerance, we do our best to accommodate them,” Till said. “Our servers are trained and aware of foods that contain gluten and so they can easily guide the guest to making gluten-free choices on the menu.” In addition, “The kitchen staff makes sure all surfaces, utensils, bowls and plates have not been in contact with foods that may contain gluten,” Till said. Those with celiac and those who choose to live gluten-
free have more choices than ever. Even Tastykake has gluten-free options. A list of gluten free friendly restaurants and food stores is available on the AGA website
www.atlanticgastro.com.
market research firm sales of gluten-free beverages will
billion by 2015.
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