Monday, June 29, 2009

Hurray for Chili's Bar & Grill!!!

Last week I took the kids to my mother's in Southern California. On one of our day trips, we visited the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. It was an amazingly beautiful day, and of course I brought food for the kids to eat not knowing the parks food situation. Unfortunately, I did not pack enough for my mother and I so after petting the sharks and seeing all the interesting sea life, we ventured to Chili's Bar & Grill for a quick snack. As usual I ordered the kids french fries, as I've never had problem with cross contamination or allergen content.

Chili's Bar & Grill has been an all time favorite for my husband and myself, but we don't take the kids much. Nonetheless, I decided to study the menu since it was a brand new version. To my surprise, the children's menu had many healthy choices including a grilled chicken sandwich and platter.

Upon returning home, I decided to check out Chili's website at http://www.chilis.com/ to see if there was some type of ingredient list or allergen disclaimer. Although I did not see a list of actual ingredients, the website does have suggested menus for the top allergens and dietary concerns. Very nicely done. I will have to spend some more time studying the site as my kids multiple allergies, but it's nice to see the effort and support the company is trying to give. Hurray for Chili's Bar & Grill!

Please note; according to the site, the menu can change every month so check back often. Also, it's always best to consult with the manager on duty to make sure every effort is made to keep your family safe. Happy eating!!!