<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi everyone, I had 2 meals last week with a prospective employer. The meals were out of town. Obviously, they made the decisions as to where to eat, and I didn't know where I was going until I was there. One was a nice Italian restaurant (lots of pasta, marinated chicken, etc.). The other was a seafood restaurant, with an equally daunting menu. On both occasions, I had to go through a big question/answer session with the wait person about PLAIN chicken, PLAIN vegetables, PLAIN rice, no croutons, etc. I didn't use the restaurant card -- perhaps that would have made it less uncomfortable. But perhaps it would have caused the chef to be afraid to serve me! I have another out-of-town meal Friday with yet another prospective employer. I don't feel it would be appropriate to discuss my medical "condition." I don't want to sound like I'm paranoid, in trying to avoid spices and marinades, but I don't want them to think I am "ill" either. How have others handled this type of situation? A dinner date is one thing, but a job interview is quite another. Thanks for all the great information. Elizabeth in Michigan