Gluten-free expo has a waiting list

I was looking forward to posting information on Charlotte's first gluten-free expo, planned for Aug. 7 at Johnson & Wales. But before I could even type the words, the free event filled up.

You can sign up to get on the waiting list, though, in case of cancellations. Besides vendors and restaurants with samples of gluten-free foods, JWU chef-instructor Peter Reinhart will teach a class on gluten-free cooking, and Dr. Ivor Hill of Wake Forest will hold a talk on the latest research.

It might also be useful to check the site for the food makers and restaurants who have signed up to offer free samples. Go to www.charlottegfexpo.blogspot.com to do that and get on the waiting list. And in the meantime, with that much demand, I'll bet Charlotte's second gluten-free expo won't be far behind.