By Pat Elliott Expert HERWriter Guide Blogger August 12, 2010 - 6:05pm

A recent news release caught my eye - See Below. What do you think of this idea of having a special section at a public event like a ballgame for people with gluten intolerance or Celiac disease? Is this a good thing and chance to meet others? Is this something that would make you uncomfortable? We'd love to have your thoughts. Pat
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Gluten-free Section at August 31st Mariners Game

Baseball fans with gluten intolerance and Celiac disease will have the chance to safely indulge in some traditional ballpark fare at a special event just for them at Safeco Field.

On Tuesday, August 31, people who eat a gluten-free diet will not only get a discount on tickets to sit together as a group, there will also be a concession stand stocked with food items that fit their strict dietary restrictions. Discount tickets for the special Gluten-Free section are $11 each (regularly $20) and are online only at www.mariners.com/glutenfree. Deadline to purchase tickets for the special section is noon, Monday, August 30.

Safeco Field already features several gluten-free options at concession stands such as halibut and chips at Sound Seafood at Section 248 that are made with rice flour, nachos, peanuts and popcorn and Redbridge beer made from Sorghum. On August 31, the stand at Section 347 will feature gluten-free hot dog buns (the dogs themselves are all meat and contain no gluten), and Redbridge beer.