The 2023 VegNews Restaurant Awards

From everyone at VegNews, THANK YOU for voting in the first-ever VegNews Restaurant Awards! The polls close October 31 at midnight PST, and the winning restaurants will be revealed on Monday, November 6. We will also be randomly drawing 20 voters to win a $100 gift card to beloved vegan eatery Veggie Grill! If you love vegan food as much as we do, don’t forget to subscribe to VegNews (or renew) for the latest plant-based news, recipes, travel, interviews, and so much more. You can even become a VegNews VIP! And don’t miss our go-to restaurant guides here.

Today's Top Stories

News

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by Anna Starostinetskaya | September 9, 2024

Taste Test

5 Non-Dairy, Non-Pumpkin Fall Drinks You Have to Try 5 Non-Dairy, Non-Pumpkin Fall Drinks You Have to Try

by Suzannah Gerber | September 8, 2024

Taste Test

10 Ways to Hack Fast-Food Menus: From Taco Bell to Shake Shack 10 Ways to Hack Fast-Food Menus: From Taco Bell to Shake Shack

by Tanya Flink | September 8, 2024

Restaurants

These Are the Best Diners for Vegan Food in the US These Are the Best Diners for Vegan Food in the US

by Charlotte Pointing | September 7, 2024

Nutrition

13 Easy and New Ways to Eat Your Greens 13 Easy and New Ways to Eat Your Greens

by Tanya Flink | September 7, 2024

Taste Test

What Is Vegan Sour Cream? Plus 9 Brands and Recipes What Is Vegan Sour Cream? Plus 9 Brands and Recipes

by Charlotte Pointing | September 7, 2024

Hot Products

Is Enamel Cookware Non-Toxic? Our Top Picks Is Enamel Cookware Non-Toxic? Our Top Picks

by Charlotte Pointing | September 6, 2024

Health + Wellness

The Best Mood-Boosting Foods to Include on Your Dopamine Menu The Best Mood-Boosting Foods to Include on Your Dopamine Menu

by Charlotte Pointing | September 6, 2024

Weddings

Vegan Love Stories: A Magical Italian Countryside Reception Overlooking the Amalfi Coast Vegan Love Stories: A Magical Italian Countryside Reception Overlooking the Amalfi Coast

by Aruka Sanchir | September 6, 2024

News

Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew Food News of the Week: Krispy Kreme and Nutella Go Vegan, and Olipop Takes on Mountain Dew

by Anna Starostinetskaya | September 6, 2024

Health + Wellness

Lessons From the Boomer Diet: Cook From Scratch and Skip the UPFs Lessons From the Boomer Diet: Cook From Scratch and Skip the UPFs

by Charlotte Pointing | September 5, 2024

Hot Products

Is Nutella Vegan? How to Get Creamy, Nutty Chocolate Goodness Without the Dairy Is Nutella Vegan? How to Get Creamy, Nutty Chocolate Goodness Without the Dairy

by Charlotte Pointing | September 5, 2024

Weddings

Vegan Love Stories: This Couple’s Backyard Wedding Featured an Assortment of Eight Pies Vegan Love Stories: This Couple’s Backyard Wedding Featured an Assortment of Eight Pies

by Aruka Sanchir | September 5, 2024

Taste Test

The 10 Best-Tasting Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream Flavors, From Budget to Low Calorie The 10 Best-Tasting Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream Flavors, From Budget to Low Calorie

by Charlotte Pointing | September 5, 2024

Health + Wellness

Expert Tips to Get More Magnesium Into Your Diet for Better Bones, Sleep, and Overall Health Expert Tips to Get More Magnesium Into Your Diet for Better Bones, Sleep, and Overall Health

by Anna Starostinetskaya | September 5, 2024

Recipe

Silky Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl Silky Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl

by Ilene Godofsky Moreno | September 8, 2024

Recipe

Hearty Almond Butter Sweet Potato and Kale Stew Hearty Almond Butter Sweet Potato and Kale Stew

by Jackie Sobon | September 8, 2024

Recipe

Cheesy Vegan Oatmeal Bowl With Kale and Pumpkin Seeds Cheesy Vegan Oatmeal Bowl With Kale and Pumpkin Seeds

by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine | September 8, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Risotto With Roasted Pepitas Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Risotto With Roasted Pepitas

by Liz Moody | September 8, 2024

Recipe

Easy Vegan Brussels Sprout Linguine in White Wine Sauce Easy Vegan Brussels Sprout Linguine in White Wine Sauce

by Lauren Toyota | September 7, 2024

Recipe

Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaves Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaves

by Joni Marie Newman | September 7, 2024

Recipe

Smoky Vegan Tempeh, Mushroom, and Roasted Potato Breakfast Skillet Smoky Vegan Tempeh, Mushroom, and Roasted Potato Breakfast Skillet

by Jill and Jeffrey Dalton | September 7, 2024

Recipe

Leveled-Up Guacamole With Pomegranate and Cacao Leveled-Up Guacamole With Pomegranate and Cacao

by Chef Eugenio Villafaña | September 7, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Sweet Potato and Chili Dauphinoise With Spicy Pumpkin Seasoning Vegan Sweet Potato and Chili Dauphinoise With Spicy Pumpkin Seasoning

by Lauren Lovatt | September 6, 2024

Recipe

Orange Miso-Glazed Tofu Orange Miso-Glazed Tofu

by Marie Laforet | September 6, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Soup Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Soup

by Katy Beskow | September 6, 2024

Recipe

Zesty Vegan Spinach Salad With Blackened Chickpeas Zesty Vegan Spinach Salad With Blackened Chickpeas

by Bryant Terry | September 5, 2024

Recipe

Herb-Roasted Autumn Harvest Bowls With Creamy Tahini Dressing Herb-Roasted Autumn Harvest Bowls With Creamy Tahini Dressing

by Megan Calipari | September 5, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Bacon, Four Ways: Tofu, Mushroom, Cassava, and Almond Vegan Bacon, Four Ways: Tofu, Mushroom, Cassava, and Almond

by Lauren Toyota | September 5, 2024

Recipe

10 Cauliflower Recipes That Go Beyond Meatless Wings 10 Cauliflower Recipes That Go Beyond Meatless Wings

by Aruka Sanchir | September 4, 2024