Southern Sass: Your 2016 Fake Allergy Checklist

4.15.2016

Your 2016 Fake Allergy Checklist

Food allergies—and sometimes "allergies"—are all around us and seem to be increasing in prevalence. So as restaurants work to accommodate that one girl who's allergic to the color orange a

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April 15, 2016

Don't Eat Without This: Your 2016 Fake Allergy Checklist
How to Avoid Avocado Toast, Mason Jars and Other Restaurant Dangers

Food allergies—and sometimes "allergies"—are all around us and seem to be increasing in prevalence.

So as restaurants work to accommodate that one girl who's allergic to the color orange and this guy over here who can only eat grass-fed beef (Bermuda, maybe St. Augustine, never hay), we've noticed some troubling symptoms of our own.

Like how the term "bar chef" can induce a collective sneeze, and how breaking out in hives is directly related to the number of overhead brunch shots on your Instagram feed. You know, the ones that always manage to sneak in some sunglasses.

So as the world continues to evolve in strange and mysterious ways, we've created this 2016 Dining Allergy Card. Hand it to your waiter upon sitting down, and with a little luck, we can all enjoy a healthier, more comfortable dining experience...