Thanks for your considered reply, pdawg. I think it’s important to highlight not only the animal cruelty involved in serving the products of animal slaughter and cruelty, but also the culture in which vegans are supposed to feel grateful for any crumbs we’re thrown, which is where my comment was directed. This attitude allows eateries to feel they’ve satisfied vegans (and done enough ethically) merely by providing an option. As for the idea that requesting vegan options can encourage businesses to become vegan, I have seen little evidence for this, and more evidence to the contrary. Remember that when there are vegan options on a menu that doesn’t imply any less of the products of animal abuse is being served. While I responded to your review, I’m commenting on a wider phenomenon in which we are somehow impressed when an omni restaurant “understands” vegan or modifies a dish to make it vegan even if there is nothing listed on the menu. Omni places get more kudos because the bar is lower.