Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 17:21     Subject: A question for vegetarians
Anonymous wrote:I'm going to a conference with a few colleagues. We all enjoy dining out on these trips, and have made a reservation at a very nice steakhouse for our group dinner. Today I learned that another colleague will be unexpectedly coming along on this trip. They are vegetarian. I looked at the steakhouse menu, and it has a separate vegetarian menu, but I am iffy about inviting a vegetarian to a steakhouse and wondering if we should change the reservation to somewhere that doesn't literally have "beef" in the name of the restaurant.

As a vegetarian would you be offended/disappointed/whatever if we kept the reservation there, or would it be okay as long as there were a decent choice of vegetarian options for you to eat? Thank you.


I'd be disappointed and annoyed but I wouldn't say anything. I'd eat whatever meager offering they had and then eat again after.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:42     Subject: Re:A question for vegetarians
The biggest mistake you've made is assuming that vegetarians are some sort of monolithic group and that every vegetarian would answer your question the same way. They are a diverse set of individuals and you should ask the one that is joining your work group, because she is the only individual whose opinion matters in this case.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:16     Subject: A question for vegetarians
I wouldn't mind, especially if the place has a dedicated veg menu. I'm used to cobbling together a meal of salads and sides.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:16     Subject: A question for vegetarians
I’d be fine with it. I love the Alfredo pasta at Outback when we go.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:14     Subject: A question for vegetarians
People are vegetarians for different reasons.

I'd pick an alternate, email them, and ask them if they prefer the alternate. Just be honest and say hey we made this but I'm thinking about changing it - what do you think?
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:13     Subject: A question for vegetarians
Would not be my preference but I would go along.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 16:05     Subject: A question for vegetarians
I’m a lifelong vegetarian and I wouldn’t mind, but I cannot speak for everyone.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:35     Subject: A question for vegetarians
I wouldn’t care at all. But make sure you don’t split the check evenly.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:29     Subject: Re:A question for vegetarians
Anonymous wrote:If you had just started planning, I might suggest finding 2 or 3 places and asking if anyone had problems with them. But since plans are in place, I think it is fine to extend the invite and say “we have plans to go here, would you like to join us. I checked the menu and it seems to offer some vegetarian options”.



+1. Most vegetarians have dealt with this sort of thing their entire lives. If they are fine with coming, they will come. If they aren't, they'll just decline. So long as you don't make every restaurant a steakhouse, it'll be fine.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:24     Subject: A question for vegetarians
They’ll probably be ok with a steakhouse since they are reasonable vegetarians and not vegan.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:22     Subject: Re:A question for vegetarians
If you had just started planning, I might suggest finding 2 or 3 places and asking if anyone had problems with them. But since plans are in place, I think it is fine to extend the invite and say “we have plans to go here, would you like to join us. I checked the menu and it seems to offer some vegetarian options”.

Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:18     Subject: A question for vegetarians
Steakhouses usually have good sides and salads. I’d be fine!
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:16     Subject: A question for vegetarians
Totally depends on the vegetarian! Usually if I can find something to eat at all, I’m happy.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:14     Subject: A question for vegetarians
Just ASK them. Sheesh.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2024 15:12     Subject: A question for vegetarians
I'm going to a conference with a few colleagues. We all enjoy dining out on these trips, and have made a reservation at a very nice steakhouse for our group dinner. Today I learned that another colleague will be unexpectedly coming along on this trip. They are vegetarian. I looked at the steakhouse menu, and it has a separate vegetarian menu, but I am iffy about inviting a vegetarian to a steakhouse and wondering if we should change the reservation to somewhere that doesn't literally have "beef" in the name of the restaurant.

As a vegetarian would you be offended/disappointed/whatever if we kept the reservation there, or would it be okay as long as there were a decent choice of vegetarian options for you to eat? Thank you.