“Vegetarians that love a chicken wing” – Australian chef goes to war on picky eaters
Patrick Friesen, head chef at Queen Chow in Enmore, Australia, shared this photo full of conflicting dietary requirements from customers. He’s clearly had enough.
He writes:
“Can people with dietary requirements start knowing what you can and can’t eat? Shellfish allergy but loves oyster sauce. Gluten free but loves gluten as long as it’s not a piece of bread. Vegetarians that love a chicken wing. Pescatarians who eat chicken. Sort your shit out and let your waiter know. You make it really damn hard for people with actual allergies and dietaries to go out to eat.”
It’s a fair point – picky eaters who pretend to have dietary requirements make it tough for people who have actual dietary requirements. His Instagram post struck a chord with both chefs and customers alike:
