re: Food choice by sloebertje

September 04, 2007 10:59 AM

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dear internet,

Next week I'm having some people over for the weekend. One of them eats only a very limited number of foods. For two of the three days, I've planned to eat somewhere that he'll be able to find something to his liking. However, for the last day I would like to go to a special place - where I'm almost sure he won't like any of the food.

Now this person has said to me not to worry, he can eat something before and go along just for the comapny. But it seems weird to book a restaurant, knowing that one person at the table won't be able to eat anything.

What do I do?

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Forget about the plan, it's rude to take a guest somewhere he can't eat anything (6 votes)
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Take him at his word, book the restaurant! (22 votes)
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Other, specified in the comments (0 votes)
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  • Poisonedsoul says:

    As Spock said in Star Trek, "The needs of the many outway the needs of the few, or the one!"

    Sep 04, 2007 11:37 AM
  • catilina says:

    Also, if you're going out of your way to accommodate him for 3 of the 4 nights, I think he can deal for one night.

    Sep 04, 2007 12:32 PM
  • FluffyBullet says:

    It depends on why he can't eat at the restaurant, if it's allergies or some sort of life-choice (like he's a vegan or one of those fruit people) I think it would be rude. Otherwise, I don't know.

    Sep 04, 2007 03:04 PM
  • littlewolf says:

    I voted the second, but also, surely, if it is a restaurant, if you call them up beforehand, they would be able to accomodate his limited foods? They should be okay to cook something for him, if you specify in advance? Most restaurants worth their salt are helpful if you just warn them in advance.

    Sep 04, 2007 03:43 PM
  • inafish says:

    I agree with littlewolf. My sister had to stick to a very strict diet for a bit over a year, and she never had any trouble with restaurants - if someone phoned them up in advance and told them very explicitly what would do and what would not, the chefs would occasionally come up with wonderful things.

    Sep 05, 2007 03:53 AM
  • sloebertje says:

    The person in question has some sort of food phobia. And most restaurants are indeed willing to accomodate requests, but I have my doubts whether an indonesian restaurant will be willing/able to serve hamburgers or fries...

    Sep 05, 2007 08:07 AM
  • Iseult says:

    I mean this in the nicest way, i.e. don't read this as snide, but it sounds like this person needs therapy, not a visit to an indonesian restaurant.

    Sep 09, 2007 07:07 PM
  • sloebertje says:

    Iseult, you are right about the therapy, and he knows this. Unfortunately I can't arrange the therapy for him! The question then remains how I myself should deal with the situation - but the answers here have been helpful. Thanks, all!

    Sep 11, 2007 11:05 AM
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