I guess this is the view of people like me who need meat to consider something a meal. Spoiled too much by the Amex lounges where there are a few hot food choices. I only use MLL lounges now when there isn't another option.

I do agree though with not bringing food into the lounges. There may be legal implications and other factors such as allergies that need to be taken into account, apart from the obvious smell of some outside foods .