Well, one chef in Australia had a rather negative run-in with a vegan customer and as a result he has banned all vegans from his restuarant for his "mental health."
From Daily Mail UK:
The thing about being vegan is that it's a personal choice, not dictated by religious or health reasons. So, why should this chef be expected to cater to her diet?
UK-born celebrity chef John Mountain has posted a Facebook notice that reads: 'Sadly all vegans are now banned from Fyre for mental health reasons. We thank you for your understanding. xx'
Fyre is the restaurant Mr Mountain runs in the northern Perth suburb of Connolly. His statement on social media explained why non-meaters are no longer welcome.
'A young girl reached out to me and said she was coming to the restaurant… and asked if there were vegan options,' he said.
'It was my only shortfall… I said I would accommodate her, I said we had gnocchi, vegetables… and that was that.'
On the Saturday in question Mr Mountain said he forgot about the women's request because he had been busy catering a private party.
His sous chef was not happy that evening, scolding him for 'not telling them about the vegan customer.'
On Sunday the young woman lodged a complaint.
'My only option was the vegetable dish… it was okay but not that filling… and I was shocked to see it was $32,' she wrote in her complaint via a direct Facebook message, as reported by PerhNow.
'I think it's incredibly important nowadays that restaurants can accommodate everyone and to not be able to have actual plant-based meals shows your shortcomings as a chef.
'I hope to see some improvements in your menu as I have lived in Connolly for quite some time and have seen many restaurants come and go from that building and none of them last.
'If you don't get with the times, I don't hold out faith that your restaurant will be the one that does.'
The truth is, he doesn't have to, and neither does anyone else. However, many choose to do so due to the pervasive influence of the "inclusive" ideology that has permeated various aspects of our lives, including our approach to food.
