We all love a good dinner with friends, but what happens when someone’s food allergy gets in the way of trying out a new restaurant? Meet our protagonist (31F), who’s part of a friend group that enjoys bi-monthly dinner outings. When a new sushi restaurant opens up, she’s eager to share the experience with her friends, but there’s a catch: one of her friends, Kate, has a serious seafood allergy. Let’s dive into the drama that unfolds when our protagonist tries to navigate this culinary conundrum.
The Dinner Club ️
Enter Kate, the Newcomer
Kate’s Seafood Allergy
Midwest Living
A New Sushi Spot
The Restaurant Dilemma
A Change of Plans
Sushi on the Side
Word Gets Out ️
Accusations of Exclusion ❌
Defending the Decision ️
Crossing the Line?
Seafood Allergy Sparks Sushi Showdown
So, our protagonist tried to please everyone by changing her restaurant choice for the group dinner, but still wanted to enjoy the sushi spot with friends who didn’t have allergies. This led to accusations of exclusion and division within the group, turning a simple dinner plan into a full-blown friend feud. With fingers pointing and sides being taken, it’s clear that this seafood allergy has caused quite a stir. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sushi showdown…
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Breaking free from dinner group drama! ️ ♀️
Supportive comment defends accommodating food allergy without excluding.
Validating OP’s decision to not force friend with allergy.
Going out to dinner without someone isn’t always a**hole move ♂️
No food feud here! Commenter is NTA for separate hangout
Don’t let drama stop you from hanging out with friends
Shifted dinner meeting to accommodate friend’s allergy. NTA
Friend group feud over food allergy and control issues. NTA.
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Jen’s overprotectiveness causes friend group feud
Going outside scheduled dinners = NTA. Don’t let insecure friends dictate.
Being accommodating doesn’t mean sacrificing all your social life
Choosing a restaurant without excluding anyone, NTA wins.
Being inclusive is key. Kate can bring her own food.
Allergy sparks dinner feud, but NTA for smaller invite.
Defending freedom to choose friends and meals
Including a friend with allergies doesn’t mean giving up sushi
NTA Lincoln drops some wisdom
Choosing inclusive restaurants for meetups is fair and considerate
No drama here! Commenter defends friend’s restaurant choice.
Kate’s food allergy causes friend group feud. NTA.
Choosing a different restaurant was the right move. NTA
Friend with food allergy needs to understand restaurant limitations. NTA
NTA handled the situation well, time to start new traditions
Don’t let allergies ruin friendships, extend open invites
Allergy shouldn’t restrict everyone. NTA for wanting sushi night
Being considerate of allergies while still enjoying new restaurants
Eye-rolling response to overreacting friends. NTA.
Managing a friend group can be tough. Apologize and discuss expectations.
Respecting allergies is important, but communication could have prevented drama
Standing up for yourself without being an a**hole
Friend group’s absurd demands for food allergy accommodation criticized.
Considerate friend introduces new restaurant, still plans to accommodate.
No drama here! Commenter defends OP’s restaurant choice.
Food allergy discussion prompts question about communication and assumptions
Take responsibility for wanting to eat there, NTA
Suggestion to accommodate food allergy without excluding friend from plans
No one’s entitled to be part of all your social activities
Asserting independence in dinner plans, NTA prevails over snobs
Understanding and empathy for food allergy sufferers.
NTA commenter defends others going to sushi night, dislikes sushi
Defending against allergy accusations in friend group.
Choosing a different restaurant to accommodate a friend’s allergy. NTA
Choosing a restaurant for a group dinner shouldn’t cause drama
Friendship defended with a sassy clapback
Friend refuses to eat at restaurant, causing group feud ♀️
NTA comment promotes healthy communication and boundaries
Food allergy excluded from sushi dinner, commenter suggests alternative dish
Sushi without fish? NTA suggests alternatives for seafood haters
Having a food allergy doesn’t entitle you to be included.
Handling food allergy well, friends group being childish.
Suggests alternative options for the allergic friend.
It’s okay to have meals without everyone participating . Maybe meet in person to discuss and explain good intentions.
Accommodating food allergies is important. BYOT party solution suggested
NTA for having a food allergy and not demanding they go.
Don’t let the drama get to you! You’re NTA
Being an adult means respecting others’ food preferences
Friend brings non-seafood eater to seafood places. NTA.
Accommodating friend with allergy, different types of reactions explained
Support for commenter’s decision to stick with sushi plans
Being exclusive isn’t always a bad thing
Selective invite to sushi sparks NTA debate among friends
No explanation necessary for socializing with select friends
Food allergy sparks friend group feud. Commenter supports OP’s decision.
Choosing a different restaurant and making separate plans: NTA
Respectful decline. NTA for not accommodating food allergy
No scheduled dinner, no obligation. Drama is juvenile
It’s not middle school, invite who you want
User defends OP, calls out clingy friends, shares own allergy.
Being mindful of dietary restrictions is important for group dinners
Real friends won’t be irrational about food allergies
