You meet the nicest people at BJ's

[Guest guest]

Last night, my husband and I ate dinner at BJ's Restaurant in Oakridge Mall (San

). I ordered their tomato bisque soup (enjoyed it with a few Glutino

crackers I brought along) and then had their balsamic chicken entree. The

entree was two grilled chicken breasts sitting on top of lettuce leaves with

balsamic dressing drizzled over them and was accompanied by a nice mound white

cheddar mashed potatoes. Unbelievably delicious and, best of all, it felt so

" normal " to go to a restaurant and order a real dinner entree off a menu!

I noticed a family with three beautiful children sitting at a table nearby. A

g-f pizza was delivered one of their little girls. I couldn't pass up the

opportunity to go over and say hi to them. Their 6-year old daughter was

diagnosed 3 years ago, and they had heard about the g-f menu at BJ's. It turns

out that they are part of our own Bay Area Group!

After chatting with them, I realized what a wonderful connection celiacs have

with one another and that we are all in this together.

Sue