524892 Mon Jun 02 10:21:28 -0700 2008 8 61 Austin 0 3741623 Hello, I have a good friend coming to town who has MS and I'm trying to find good restaurants in Austin that are willing to modify for special needs diets. In CA there seems to be no issues with this but I wonder if Austin places would be willing or have the ability to do this. Anyone out there with MS or that might have feedback? Thanks again folks! B Mon Jun 02 10:21:30 -0700 2008 196331 Trojanbabe 1 3742173 Now, I haven't been in years since they lost their head chef and the flavors changed drastically. However, Castle Hill used to be VERY accommodating. I had a co-worker that was embarrassing to take out to eat, she had so many weird demands, but they didn't even blink when I wanted to crawl under the table. Mon Jun 02 12:36:44 -0700 2008 3741623 12615 amysuehere 2 3742264 LOL..thanks Amy. :) I wonder is Mirabelle would be accommodating too since they are both owned by the same people. I'll call and ask... Thanks:) B Mon Jun 02 13:01:32 -0700 2008 3742173 196331 Trojanbabe 3 3743509 A few months ago we went to Mirabelle and they were very, very accomodating of my friend's dietary restrictions. We called and asked in advance if they had any menu items for a vegan who doesn't eat wheat or corn, and they actually purchased rice noodles just for her and rocked out a dish that she loved. And she is a very particular eater. Mon Jun 02 19:35:49 -0700 2008 3742264 89611 Ashforth 4 3746550 Mirabelle was extremely accommodating when I was there and had special dining restrictions. I don't want to discuss my food issues with my dining companions - and Mirabelle handled it with class. Best of all, they didn't make a big fuss about it. My plates arrived with everyone else’s - which was a huge relief. I did call ahead during a slow time - and the person on the phone was able to recommend items that could be easily adapted. I cringe when the wait staff "announces' a special meal to the table, and gives a play by play of what is on there, or delivers it separately. Tue Jun 03 15:29:30 -0700 2008 3743509 122091 Daisy L 1 3742566 There's an interesting article on this elsewhere on Chowhound: http://www.chow.com/stories/10561 No specific experience with such menus here, but I'll bet that as long as you provide sufficient notice, are polite and clear, and indicate that this is a medical issue, you'll have luck finding several good meals in Austin. Mon Jun 02 14:17:07 -0700 2008 3741623 24991 mkwng 1 3742728 Restaurant Jezebel does special requests. They have a blurb abot it on their website Mon Jun 02 15:06:32 -0700 2008 3741623 100641 amykragan 2 3743013 FYI, we just called Jezebel to make a reservation and were told they'd be closed 6/6-6/12. Seemed odd... Mon Jun 02 16:41:50 -0700 2008 3742728 85411 smilezok 3 3744867 So that means the chef is on vacation. He is the only one that cooks there, so if he's not there they close. Sorry about the timing Tue Jun 03 08:54:30 -0700 2008 3743013 100641 amykragan 4 3747950 Thanks Everyone... She won't be here til Oct so this is plenty of time to scout around and find some good options. You can't have Sat fat with an MS diet so it can be challenging but Austin is pretty healthy(Thankfully):) B Wed Jun 04 05:26:12 -0700 2008 3744867 196331 Trojanbabe