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.

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Beyond Soup: 15 Bold and Flavorful Plant-Based Butternut Squash Recipes Beyond Soup: 15 Bold and Flavorful Plant-Based Butternut Squash Recipes

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Health + Wellness

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Dairy-Free Grilled Cheese With Pumpkin, Pear, and Candied Pecans Dairy-Free Grilled Cheese With Pumpkin, Pear, and Candied Pecans

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Vegan Chai Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Vegan Chai Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

October 5, 2026

Thai-Spiced Vegan Sweet Potato Stew Thai-Spiced Vegan Sweet Potato Stew

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Banana Tahini Chia Pudding With Peanut Butter Chocolate Sauce Banana Tahini Chia Pudding With Peanut Butter Chocolate Sauce

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Garlicky Miso-Butter Sheet Pan Smashed Potatoes Garlicky Miso-Butter Sheet Pan Smashed Potatoes

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Easy Garden Vegetable Fried Rice Easy Garden Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegan Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup Vegan Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

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Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce Vegan Boeuf Bourguignon in Red Wine Sauce

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Hearty Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup Hearty Asparagus Leek Minestrone Soup

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