<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks to all who replied. The Cheesecake Factory seems to be very gf friendly. The replies included an appetizier of taquitos, and entrees of caribbean steak, shrimp scampi with rice thai noodles, garlic mashed potatoes, chicken medallions in balsamic vinegar sauce, and the chef even used rice flour for a shrimp dish. No one seemed to know about Ghiradelli's, so I called the one in Chicago myself. They said the chocolate and vanilla ice cream are for sure gf, they'd have to check on the others. Both places seem very friendly and willing to help! Thanks again, Karen