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Since Cheeseburger in Paradise is one of my husband's favorite haunts 
(one that we have had to give up until now), I was thrilled to see 
news of their new GF menu posted to this list.

When I read through the menu, I was concerned about the fries being 
in a dedicated fryer, and also about the blue cheese in some of their 
salads.  I wrote to the company, and received this very thoughtful 
and complete answer.  These guys have really done their homework -- 
apparently with people at GIG helping them figure it all out.  I also 
spoke to someone on the phone, in their corporate headquarters -- and 
they were SO nice!  For those of you who don't know, the parent 
company (OSI) has several restaurants with GF menus ... Outback, 
Carrabba's Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill.

The person I talked to at corporate also encouraged me, if I have any 
misgivings about the preparation of my food, to ask for the manager, 
discuss my choices, and ask him or her to flag my order as GF.  (I 
personally think this is a good idea at any restaurant!)

As noted in an earlier post to the list, the menu (and locations) can 
be found at:
http://www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com



>Subject: FW: Cheeseburger In Paradise Comments
>Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:35:39 -0500
>From: "Cheeseburger in Paradise Customer Service" 
><[log in to unmask]>
>Sender: "Bridget Verrecchia" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>Dear Suzanne,
>
>Thank you for emailing Cheeseburger in Paradise.  I wanted to make 
>you aware that we have a dedicated fryer for French Fries only.  In 
>regard to our Danish Blue Cheese,  it is produced by St. Clemens 
>Food Products-Bornholm's Dairy, located in Denmark and is gluten 
>free.  The mold for the blue cheese is not cultured on bread or rye. 
>The mold is produced in a product called AGA, which is a product 
>when heated becomes a liquid and mold is formed.  Then it is cooled 
>down, hardened and the mold is scraped off.  (I hope that was not 
>too much information)
>
>If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate 
>to ask.  We look forward to seeing you and your husband soon!
>
>Sincerely,
>Bridget
>Bridget Verrecchia
>Cheeseburger In Paradise
>2202 N. Westshore Blvd.
>Tampa, FL 33607
>813-282-1225
>Fax: 813-349-9429

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