<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Well, I got lots (21) of responses on this one. Although, some people misunderstood my post. I personally do not have a problem bringing GF foods to restaurants but was responding to someone else who did, and wondered how other celiacs handle the issue. I must say, I am glad I asked the question because I got feedback that let me know that I could be even more "mobile" with my son (who is the celiac in the family) than I already am. Everybody who responded said they do bring their own foods to restaurants. Almost all said that they are treated well by staff and are not questioned, unless it is with honest curiosity. Several people pointed out that the nicer (i.e., pricier) the restaurant, the better they handle the issue. Two people said that they had been given a hard time or restaurants had refused to let them bring in their own food. Two people brought up legal points. One said "In NYS, I have been told there is a Dept. of Health regulation which prohibits a restaurant from taking foods (this happened to me with bread) from a customer into the kitchen. " But another said Celiacs are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act and therefor CANNOT be denied the right to bring in their own food! I was very interested to hear that a few people brought their own pizzas or pizza crusts ready to be topped to Pizzerias. I had contemplated this but thought there was just too much flour floating around for it to be safe. One person said they bring their own toaster to restaurants, ask to sit near an outlet, and toast their own bread. A few people really discouraged eating out on the diet and suggested it only be done when absolutely necessary. Several people said that calling ahead to restaurants was a good idea. It was also suggested that people don't get involved in lecturing about celiac when explaining why they are bringing their own food, just keep it simple and matter of fact. Finally, most people really felt that it was important to be able to visit a restaurant and have their needs met. So, bringing food was something they did with ease and were confident about their right to do so. Thanks to all for the great feedback. Emily in NY