I keep trying to find a way to say "Thai, Mexican, or Italian is easiest for me." (Thai always has stuff, and I know that there's a Thai restaurant in the area.. Italian, if all else fails, can make pasta primavera. It looks like there are two Mexican restaurants in the area, and they both have vegetarian sections of their menus with several items that can be made vegan by leaving off the cheese.)
I would go ahead and say that those cuisines are easier for you. Gives them more to work with.
Or lie and say you are meeting up with other friends in the area for dinner but thanks for the offer.
I keep trying to find a way to say "Thai, Mexican, or Italian is easiest for me."
I think just saying "In my experience, most Thai, Mexican, or Italian restaurants will have vegan options" is fine. Most people will want to be accomodating, and more information is always helpful.
I'm vegan, so restaurants that serve only seafood or only barbecue usually don't have anything that I will eat,
I think that this sounds argumentative. I would suggest something like.
"I am available for dinner, but wanted to let you know that I am vegan. If you're not familiar with vegan options in the area, Thai, Mexican and Italian menus usually have vegan friendly choices. Thanks again for the invitation, and see you on the 21st!"
Hil, I'd tweak it a little bit so it reads more like this:
Thank you for your response. I look forward to meeting you and touring the campus. I will be available for dinner, but please note that I am vegan. Thai, Mexican, or Italian restaurants usually provide the greatest number of options. Seafood- and barbecue-only places usually do not have any dishes that I can eat.
edit: inevitable x-post!
Now I want thai food.
AND crabs!
The curse of the omnivore!
"Meldrick says you tend to have crabs."
"Excuse me?"
"For dinner. I didn't mean..."
Baby bobcats, old enough to chase each other! [link]
And now they are napping.
Today is made of fail. There was a water main break, so our water is running brown, so no shower, no laundry etc. And I cannot find my glasses which I need in order to drive to the pharmacy and pick up some medical supplies that I am out of. Bah!
