Menu Options

             Some people actually think that I literally am not even able to go to the majority of restaurants because I am a vegetarian. This is definitely not true. Well, in some cases this is entirely true but almost all restaurants and eateries, in my experience have at least a few options available for a vegetarian, and some even for a vegan. When I say ‘options,’ it usually means salads and vegetables. To most people, they would think they would get tired of that type of food being their only option, but for me that would be exactly what I would want.

            Occasionally, I come across a restaurant or eatery that has its very own menu that they give to vegetarians, which is nice but it generally has only salads, soups, and some super expensive seafood on it, which can also be found in the normal menu, or the menu everyone else is handed as they take their seats after sitting down. Most restaurants, however, do not have their own menu for vegetarians. I would actually prefer to go to a restaurant that do not have those because unless they are a restaurant that specializes in vegetarian dishes or is known for its vegetarian options, the selection on their vegetarian menu is going to be really small and not as appetizing as the options for people who are not vegetarians. I would rather look at all of the options (non-vegetarian as well) and select which one I want because some dishes you can ask for it without the meat, and maybe they will give you a discount or maybe not, depending on the place and some dishes you could ask for them to put the meat on the side and give it to someone else who would eat it.

           When I first started to become a vegetarian and my family and I would go out for supper, I did not think I could really get anything off of the menu, so I ate some of their food that they did not want or was willing to share. That sounds like how they would treat a dog, but it was actually pretty good and we did this quite often. But recently, some restaurants started adding an item to their menu where you can order that item and you are allowed to eat food off of the plates of the people you are with that costs almost as much as an entire regular meal. Honestly, I think that is ridiculous. If customers come to a restaurant and buy food from you, how can you tell them that they are not allowed to share with their family or friends? They are the ones that gave you money and bought it from you. I mean, I understand how watching two people eat food for the price of one at their restaurant might make them angry, but what is the difference if they take their leftovers home and give them to someone else? Exactly. It is basically the same concept.