Changes

There have been a couple notable changes lately that I thought deserved a mention.

I'm sad to report that Ina's has suspended its dinner service -- including the gluten-free fried chicken nights -- indefinitely. We truly enjoyed that special evening every month, and while I do understand that the economy has everyone rethinking how to best approach business, I certainly hope that Ina'a chooses to reinstate the gluten-free evening very, very soon. It will be missed.

Also I recently found out that Townhouse Cafe, my favorite lunch spot, has changed its soup base; the new stock is not gluten-free, and so the wonderful soups served there that I mentioned in an earlier entry are no longer suitable for those on a gluten-restricted diet.

On a positive note, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has ruled that Air Canada must supply a safe buffer zone for passengers with peanut and nut allergies. People seated within this zone would be asked to refrain from eating peanuts, nuts and any derivative products. The airline is to file a plan on how to implement the mandate, including a proposal for how large the buffer zone should be and how far in advance allergic passengers should give notice. While the buffer zone doesn't apply to other allergens, the fact that the decision was made at all is an indication that allergy awareness is growing, and I commend the CTA for recognizing the issue and doing something about it. It's a start.