[Yahoo] On Martha's Vineyard, a tick-borne allergy is changing more than summer routines. It is also reshaping restaurant menus, ingredient sourcing, and how local businesses think about serving both residents [e.g., the Obamas who have a 7000 sqft mansion there] and tourists.
And in the USA, we call those ticks democrats.
Now, plant-based and alpha-gal-friendly options are becoming a more visible part of the island's food scene.
I'm sure Obama's lover chef would've approved. Wagyu only every other night
Because alpha-gal, a tick-borne allergy, can make certain foods [especially red meat] dangerous to eat, Martha's Vineyard restaurants are placing greater emphasis on helping diners identify safer options. Menus are increasingly marking items as dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, or alpha-gal-friendly as businesses respond to customers seeking those options. |