Gluten Intolerance

Here is an interesting note. You would think that a sandwich shop, like Isaac's, and a support group for folks allergic to gluten (like in bread), wouldn't mix. But not so, with proper planning!

Last night we had a successful fundraiser at the Isaac's on Paxton Street for the Gluten Intolerance Group® of Harrisburg, a nonprofit support group for people with gluten intolerance diseases.

We cleared out one side of our cooking area and banished all gluten laden foods to the other side. The group brought in their own special gluten free bread for us to use for the evening. We reserved one of the sandwich broilers to exclusive use cooking gluten free sandwiches. The manager and employees changed gloves in between handling gluten and non gluten food, and kept their eyes peeled for any possibility of cross contamination.

I understand this went off without a hitch for all concerned!

Food allergies in general seem to be an increasing problem. We were glad to do our part on this particular night, although we can not take all these precautions on a daily basis.

Our manager Randy Ferree, wrote this nice little poster for customers who came in last night:

Welcome to Isaac’s!

The following items have been checked and we believe are Gluten Free:

• Any Green Salad on the menu
• (Sonoma Salad will not be served with cro-istinis)
• Toppings include chicken breast, portabella mushrooms, tuna salad, or chicken salad.
• We don’t think our Ranch or 1000 Island should be used, but all other dressings should be fine.
• Broccoli Salad, Fruit Salad and Cole Slaw are safe side options as is our Tomato Florentine soup (No Base).
• Utz regular and medley chips are Gluten Free as are our Baked Lays Original Flavor (Not the K.C. Masterpiece).
• We would be pleased to make any sandwich on your bread as well as on a bed of greens or just on a plate.
• We have a separate grill that will be used exclusively for Gluten Free orders.

We are pleased you chose Isaac’s for this special night!