Today, many people find themselves removing meat from their diet. It is a popular trend across the country, causing others to drop milk, eggs, and even cheese as well. Before long, the use of honey gets rejected from their acceptable foods to consume list also. Step by step, these individuals work their way into a vegan lifestyle. Everything seems to be going great, until they get invited out to a restaurant. Placing their order proves to be challenging, as they quickly learn that there are no truly edible or appetizing vegan foods on the menu. It is here that a lot of aspiring vegans learn that social outings will sometimes require a little creative forethought. Even though many restaurants attempt to be more aware and open to vegans than in the past, it is still difficult for a vegan to find things to eat that suit their dietary needs. The world is, however, still quite predominantly bent towards meat and dairy consumption. When restaurants refuse to provide adequate options for vegans on the menu, this inevitably makes social engagements at restaurants awkward for members of the vegan community. [Read more…]