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Another question about returning a dish...
was severely allergic to finned fish, but not shellfish (I swear this is true, seriously!). What, he’s supposed to go into anaphylactic shock because it’s “accepted” policy? There is a good damned reason...
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Match Uptown: matchlessly awful
he was in training for the World Wrestling Federation or something (big and ponytailed), listened (we thought) to one of our table ask for no ginger with her sushi because she’s severely allergic to it—it puts her in...
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Visiting Boston with a Shellfish Allergy…
Well, rallykate, my son has the same allergy, and recently went into anaphylactic shock! Fortunately, the ambulance got to him in time, and he now carries the antidote thing for the first time (forget the name, even though I...
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Annoying experience at Legal Seafoods
Although I’m sure this probably ruined your meal, as it would have mine, the downside risk for the restaurant is huge. Since LSF was made aware of a food allergy, they have to treat it as if the result were anaphylactic...
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Another take on Chinatown Brasserie (long)
guess she making sure I wasn’t about to go into anaphylactic shock. I assured her I was okay and that I had my own Benedryl with me (I’d be a fool to go anywhere without it), but suggested that their menu could use a...
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Urasawa last night
he was a mass murderer), asked us how long we’d been “together” (um, well, actually, we’ve been FRIENDS since high school, Dave), induced what looked like the onset of anaphylactic shock in Hiro by...
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How to handle a reaction to food allergies at a restaurant?
I have no idea how complex and severe your nut allergy is. Some people are so allergic that just a trace will induce anaphylactic shock in them. Obviously you escaped without that sort of reaction! The management of allergies is...
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peanut oil in china: is it number #1 cooking oil?
. Futhermore, Chinese hospitals in general, even the big famous ones, are not equipped with the right stuff to deal with anaphylactic shock and will spend far too long diagnosing the problem. I have been allergic many times...
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Adventurous Anniversary, not too $$$?
. Not scallops, though, love scallops! We pretty much will tackle anything from anywhere as long as it won’t send me into anaphylactic shock. That’s not the kind of adventure I mean, gang. We’ve been to:...
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Ideas for a cooking demonstration for kids?
, custard.. lots to do.. Maybe something they could relate to – make your own peanut butter perhaps? Just need a food processor.. of course, make sure no one is allergic, so you don’t put some poor kid into...
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Allergic to tikka masala?
Indeed, and it’s very true. I do enjoy a good dose of research and self-diagnosis. Of course, since I’m not going into anaphylactic shock at lunch, it’s fun to ponder the causes. San Diego’s not exactly a...
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Menu Development
are especially problematic. Those pesky medics responding to anaphylactic shock certainly interrupt the flow of a dinner party! When looking at your mythical plate, think of complimentary flavors, textures and colors. Have a...
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Sulfite free wines
at a Sizzler restaurant. For lunch, he chose the salad bar and a glass of White Zinfandel (served from the “tap” — like beer). The poor man went into anaphylactic shock and died on his way to the hospital. Catie,...
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How common are food allergies and aversions- really?
While genuine food allergies are actually fairly common, most of them are not life-threatening, thankfully. For those who are in danger of anaphylactic shock from eating a verboten food, you have my utmost sympathies. My SO is...
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Allergic to Alcohol?
He is not alone. My neck becomes extremely red & warm, depending on what I have had to drink.I only feel bad if I drink too much though. I agree with maria lorraine, anaphylactic shock could ruin your night out he should speak to...
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