Seeking advice: how do you navigate special events that are planned at restaurants not safe for you?
I have a special event coming up that will be at a Sushi restaurant. . . And I am severely allergic to fish and shellfish. Even cross-contamination by people eating the food then touching things (ie salt/pepper shakers) has caused reactions for me before. If I go, I would plan to eat beforehand and not eat there, but I'm nervous to be in that environment. I'm leaning towards just not going to the event, but would hate to miss out. I would love to hear advice or stories related from folks with… read more