<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Pamela, I have found eating out to be risky at best and often carry lunch and/or a snack with me when am out for the day. I would recommend staying away from anything that isn't "pure" (by "pure" I am referring to foods that are unprocessed such as a plain baked potato, grilled chicken breast -- if it does not contain HVP, apple sauce, etc.) when grabbing a quick or emergency bite out. I find a good snack (for me) is to carry a small container of peanut butter, some mini rice cakes, an individual serving size container of apple sauce, and some baked tortilla chips. I have a couple of nice nylon "lunch bags" -- one even has a pocket for an ice pack so I can take along food that should be kept cool. These bags are convenient to carry because they have shoulder straps. When I just want to have a little something (i.e. rice cakes or tortilla chips) "just in case," I throw a zip-lock baggie into my oversized everyday handbag. Frankly, I don't know which is worse: actually ingesting gluten accidently or the constant fear of ingesting gluten accidently when eating out. You simply have to weigh the risks for yourself. I do eat out occasionally at restaurants that I am familiar with and/or if we are travelling but it's not so much for the food as for the convenience and the company. Good luck! Jane [log in to unmask]