Uno’s Celebrates Celiac Awareness Day

, the casual dining restaurant chain with a store at the , reminded customers yesterday, National Celiac Disease Awareness Day, that they offer a very extensive gluten-free menu.

According to a release, Uno’s began offering gluten-free menu items in 2006 to help alleviate the stress of eating out for those with celiac disease. Their menu now consists of 40 gluten-free items including entrees, sides, desserts and beverages.

Gluten-free items include steamed or roasted seasonal veggies, red bliss mashed potatoes, chili, Cuban black bean and lentil soups, New York strip or top sirloin steaks, lemon basil salmon, chicken tikka masala, salads, the Uno burger and pizzas made with a thin gluten-free crust. Meals can be enjoyed with frozen smoothies and freezers, gluten-free beer, ice cream sundae or Bananas Foster.

National Celiac Awareness Day was started in 2006 when the U.S. Senate passed the Celiac Awareness Day Resolution, honoring Samuel Gee who is credited with being the first person to recognize the link between Celiac Disease and diet. May is also recognized as Celiac Awareness Month.