Bugaboo Creek Steak House

Every now and then, the sociable vegetarian winds up at a steak house, where the only vegetarian options are likely to be the side dishes. French fries and mixed vegetables–um, yummy.

When I found myself at a Bugaboo Creek Steak House in eastern Massachusetts for a special occasion recently, I was determined to cobble something together. I knew that working from the menu would be difficult at best, so I asked the waitress what she thought would be a good non-dairy vegetarian option.

She thought for a moment and offered to have the chef concoct a pasta dish as a substitution for their Trapper Pete’s Chicken Pasta (linguine pasta sautéed with tender chicken, Alfredo sauce and fresh broccoli, garnished with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley; ~$10.00). After listing many vegetables used in the restaurant’s other dishes, she asked me which I’d like included in my dish.

Soon afterwards, I enjoyed a nicely presented dish of linguine with sauteed vegetables and marinara.

Rating: Accommodating and delicious, despite very limited options.