Vegetarian Food at a Nightclub

Every socialite must, by definition, socialize.  Vegetarians and vegans are no exception.  While I would love to socialize at a farmer's market, much of the meat-eating world does not.  A popular place to see and be seen is a nightclub.  And, people often hit the club early to eat or find somewhere in the vicinity to eat.  This can be an issue, if you are not a card-carrying carnivore (say that three times fast).  Most late night spots are thinking more about satisfying the drunken masses than they are about supplying the earth/health conscious.  But, there are options if you know what to look for.

• Pizza - Sorry vegans, but I've been referred to more than once as a cheese pizzatarian.  Pizza is scrumptious and readily available at late night eateries, hold the meat.  Cheese pizza is the only true pizza anyways.
• Greek/Mediterranean - These restaurants are popping up everywhere trendy. Hallelujah!!!  Hummus, felafel, feta salads, tabouli!!!  These are all delicious, relatively healthy, vegetarian and trendy.  It's a win-win.  WARNING: if you order the stuffed grape leaves, you are smart, but you also must ask if they have meat.  On rare occasions they do. :(
• In the club - This is the hardest place for a vegetarian.  If you are at a top-notch club, they will have a full menu.  But, at smaller clubs, you must be resourceful.  Try to find a salad or pasta dish that you can order "hold the meat".  Otherwise, you may be able to order a vegetarian side dish (fries, yum).

If you can't drag your friends to a good veggie spot, don't stay home, improvise!