Nut allergies can be fatal.
According to studies completed by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1.1 percent of the American population has an allergy to nuts or products containing nut derivatives. When dining out at an establishment that is not familiar with your allergy, you risk cross contamination as well as misinformation from the staff regarding your food. Several restaurants in the New York City area have taken the appropriate steps to offer guests a menu that is catered to your dietary needs.
Blue Smoke
New York City has some nut-fee restaurants.
The authentic barbecue pit and saucy ribs are just a few of the reasons people are flocking to Blue Smoke. The restaurant features Memphis baby back ribs and sliced Texas beef brisket as part of their nut-free lunch and dinner menu. Diners will enjoy meals prepared by knowledgeable kitchen staff that take special precautions in preparing their food; such as using different knives and changing their gloves. After the main course, guests can enjoy warm apple crisp and chocolate layer cake from the dessert menu, which is also nut- free. The "New York Post" has hailed Blue Smoke as one of the city's best rib joints, and "Wine & Spirits Magazine" ranked it as one of the magazine's destination restaurants in June 2008.
Blue Smoke
116 E 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-447- 7733
bluesmoke.com
Uno Chicago Grill
Uno is not just known for Chicago-style pizza.
Known for its Chicago-style pizza, Uno Chicago Grill has recently been hailed one of the healthiest chain restaurants by "Health Magazine" and MSNBC. The establishment offers appetizers such as shrimp and crab Fun-Doo and The Chi-Town Tasting Plate for those with nut allergies to enjoy. Lunch and dinner options include chicken milanese and lemon basil salmon. The full bar offers daily drink specials and happy hour as well as signature drinks such as the Iguana Margarita and the Windy City Hurricane.
Uno Chicago Grill
432 Columbus Ave
New York, NY10024
212-595- 4700
unos.com
Outback Steakhouse
Outback caters to its patrons.
A nut-free dining experience awaits at the Australian-themed Outback Steakhouse. Ranked by Zagat in 2009 as the No. 1 Best Steak, Outback offers a vast menu to meet food allergy needs. The knowledgeable staff and special menus help provide those with nut allergies hassle-free dining. Guests can start their meal with coconut shrimp or Kookaburra Wings and then move onto one of the house salads with signature homemade dressings. The restaurant makes everything from scratch each day. For this reason, Outback Steakhouse allows guests to call at least 24 hours in advance and request an item free of nuts such as the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under brownie sundae. The establishment will then prepare a special order for the guest. Signature entree options include the Alice Springs Chicken and No Rules Parmesan Pasta as well as a variety of steaks. The full-service bar features specialty drinks such as the Wallaby Darn and Aussie Sky.
Outback Steakhouse
60 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
212-989- 3122
outback.com
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