DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES | Questions and answers





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Read each ANSWER (from a restaurant server), then choose the QUESTION that would most likely produce it:
1. ANSWER: I'm sorry, this dish does contain peanuts. We do have a peanut-free option, though.
QUESTION:
2. ANSWER: Yes, we have several vegetarian options, including this pasta dish.
QUESTION:
3. ANSWER: Unfortunately, that sauce contains dairy, but we can make it without the cheese.
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4. ANSWER: Yes, we can prepare that dish without gluten — just let the kitchen know.
QUESTION:
5. ANSWER: This is a vegan restaurant, so everything on the menu is plant-based.
QUESTION:
6. ANSWER: I'll let the chef know about your shellfish allergy right away.
QUESTION:
7. ANSWER: No, that dish is cooked in butter, not oil.
QUESTION:
8. ANSWER: Of course, I'll bring you the allergen menu so you can check the ingredients.
QUESTION:
9. ANSWER: We can definitely substitute the meat for tofu in that dish.
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10. ANSWER: I'm afraid we can't guarantee it's completely nut-free, since nuts are used elsewhere in the kitchen.
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