Eating out as a vegetarian has become much easier than it used to be. Most large cities have vegetarian restaurants, and most restaurants offer meatless entrees. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Find the vegetarian restaurants in your town. That's the easiest way to eat out when you're a vegetarian. Check the yellow pages or check with your local branch of a vegetarian society.
2. Frequent Asian restaurants. They rely heavily on noodles, vegetables and soy, and usually offer a wide variety of meatless dishes.
3. Check out Italian restaurants. They usually have meatless dishes. If you like pasta, you'll have no problem ordering a vegetarian entree.
4. If you're unsure of the ingredients, ask. For example, some dishes may sound vegetarian but may include some meat.
5. Check with the waiter or even the chef if you're strictly vegan and want to make sure there aren't any "hidden" items in your meal, such as eggs and milk.
6. Avoid dishes with creamy sauces if you avoid dairy. These usually contain milk or cream.
7. Ask about the stock before ordering soup. Even if a soup is meatless, it may have been cooked in a chicken or beef stock.
8. Let restaurants know that you appreciate their meatless entrees. Let them know you'll be back as long as they keep offering them.
9. Get recommendations from friends if you're traveling away from home. Ask a travel agent or do a search on the Web to find vegetarian restaurants before you go to a new place.
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