<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Well, Last night, my husband and I took our four children(3 of which have Celiac) to an Outback Restaurant. This is what I did ahead of time. I copied the gf menu from the listserv archives, then I emailed Outback and requested one from them(I received mine in less than 12 hours, I think!). I went to the restaurant in the afternoon and spoke with the kitchen manager. I gave him a copy of the bottom blurb from Abigail Newman's Fast Food section, which was written by someone who has worked in a restaurant kitchen. I told the kitchen manager I didn't want to offend anyone but that I thought it was very blunt and to the point. I found out how late he would be there til and made sure we got to the restaurant before he left. When the waitress came to our table, I asked her if she was ready for a challenge? She smiled and said sure. I knew the kitchen manager's name and told her that I had spoken to him and that he was expecting us. It was wonderful. They gave our kids pieces of fresh sticks of butter on the side in small serving containers for their potatoes. Nobody has had any visible signs of gluten reaction. Everyone left VERY full. The staff was great, we were thrilled! It was our children's first restaurant experience in 9 months! Thanks to the list for bringing the Outback to our attention! Juli of NC