Jason's Deli ROCKS!

Hey! Did you know that Jason's Deli has an extensive GF menu, including sandwiches on Udi gluten free bread? Somehow that slipped my attention until yesterday! I had heard that they were good about accommodating gluten allergies, but I hadn't asked how yet. Then yesterday I read online that they had gluten free bread! I looked up their menu, and it is really big. It has salads, items from the salad bar, build your own sandwiches, baked potatoes, and of course, their free soft-serve ice cream (without cone)! I wanted to try it out as soon as possible! Last night Aaron asked me to meet him for dinner somewhere, and I said, "Let's go to Jason's deli!" I ordered a sandwich, and talked to the person making them to ensure that he changed his gloves and made my sandwich far away from the other sandwiches. He asked if I was really allergic, and when I said yes, assured me that he would make it "really special" for me. While I was waiting for my food, I checked out the condition of the salad bar, because several places will list items as gluten free when they are contaminated because they don't realize that danger exists for us. The salad bar was very clean and well laid out for those of us with gluten issues. All of the bread products were on one end of the bar, then there was a buffer zone of various pasta and potato salads and fruit (so I would avoid these). The salad dressings next on the bar, and I think they are all gluten free, but just in case I might request dressing straight from the kitchen. On the far side of the bar was the lettuce and all the toppings, so I think that, within reason, these should be good to go! The sandwich came on Udi bread (my favorite!) with chips and a pickle. On the plate was a sticker with a disclaimer saying that the GF ingredients may come in contact with contaminated items because Jason's Deli is not trained to know the nuances of gluten intolerance (or something similar to that statement - will take picture of it next time). I ate it anyway and had no problems. It was really good! I was too full for ice cream, which I know some people (Aaron included) finds a bit sacrilege. But, I'm not upset. I'll just get it next time, because I'm definitely going back! So glad to know that an old favorite can be new again!