It’s obvious that more diners are changing their dining out habits; grocers figured this out a long time ago with their devoted aisles and freezer sections for GF foods. On the restaurant side, look at the increase in GF menus and the expansiveness of the selections. We have come a long way from grilled veggies. Each day the list expands as more diners are opting out of the grains and looking for satisfying and healthy GF meals.

One of the early restaurant leaders with a separate menu is P.F. Chang’s, and now they have taken a significant jump and added beef entrees  (Mongolian Beef, Pepper Steak, and Beef with Broccoli, to name a few) to their already extensive menu. A great dessert, the flourless chocolate dome, fits every diner’s taste.

Daily Grill, Bertucci’s , and Mon Ami Gabi are just a few of the big players in the sitdown market space. As for fast food, consider Burger King’s new menu outreach as part of its overall Positive Steps initiative that strives to meet the needs of all diners.

As for local places, they abound: Just ask, and if need be, teach. With the rise in GF bakeries, there are plenty of options to bring out a sweet smile.

Grocers and restaurants know one simple fact: The way to get business is to have the foods customers need. Watch as this GF space continues to grow.