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P.F. Chang's expands gluten-free optionsP.F. Chang's expands gluten-free options

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

March 9, 2010

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SCOTTSDALE Ariz. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro has debuted a newly expanded gluten-free menu, which features beef entrees for the first time.

P.F. Chang’s has added five beef entrees and a new Dali chicken, bolstering its offerings for patrons with celiac disease, which is an intolerance for gluten.

“More and more of our guests are asking for gluten-free options and we’re proud to offer them a greater variety of P.F. Chang’s classics,” said Gregg Piazzi, director of culinary training for P.F. Chang’s. “P.F. Chang’s is sensitive to all of the food allergies and dining requirements of our guests and we strive to serve customized cuisine that meets each diner’s individual needs.”

New items include: Mongolian beef ($14.95), beef with broccoli ($11.95), beef a la Sichuan ($13.95), pepper steak ($13.25), Hong Kong beef with snow peas ($10.25) and Dali chicken ($12.95).

That brings to 14 the number of entrees on P.F. Chang’s gluten-free menu. The 197-unit chain's gluten-free menu also includes appetizers, soups, noodles, rice, sides, lunch bowls and the Flourless Chocolate Dome dessert.

P.F. Chang's said it upholds rigorous gluten-free cooking processes to ensure the dietary safety of customers with celiac disease.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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