[Stingray51]

The same thing happened to me when I tried to order a cheeseburger at the Irish pub at Whistler in British Columbia. The waitress (who was not Irish) looked at me with that Left Coast sneer reserved for those who are suspected of being "intolerant" or of doubting the horror of global warming. She said "oh no, all beef must be cooked to BC Standard" which of course excludes all but burgers burnt to the consistency of shoe leather.

This is truly the end.

[Unassuaged]

What that means is: "This meat may have come from Canada, and therefore was not USDA inspected, therefore it may kill you if it is not cooked to 165 degrees

[randog]

...burgers burnt to the consistency of shoe leather.

Can't do that, either. Causes stomach cancer according to the no-fun-allowed crowd.

[B Knotts]

Hmmm...I've had a couple very nice medium-rare steaks at the Bird of Paradise Pub in Victoria...so either they're in violation, or that woman is pulling your leg.