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

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Why Your Cutting Board Matters: Plastic-Free Boards for Chopping and Charcuterie Why Your Cutting Board Matters: Plastic-Free Boards for Chopping and Charcuterie

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This Online Cooking School Just Solved Vegan Thanksgiving Once and for All This Online Cooking School Just Solved Vegan Thanksgiving Once and for All

November 14, 2025

Cooking Sprays Are Convenient and Low-Calorie, But Are They Healthy? Experts Weigh In Cooking Sprays Are Convenient and Low-Calorie, But Are They Healthy? Experts Weigh In

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These Bakeries Will Ship Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert to Your Door These Bakeries Will Ship Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert to Your Door

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This Week in Vegan Food: Walmart’s New Microwaveable Chicken, Dunkin’s Wicked Brown Sugar Matcha, and Holiday Cinnamon Rolls This Week in Vegan Food: Walmart’s New Microwaveable Chicken, Dunkin’s Wicked Brown Sugar Matcha, and Holiday Cinnamon Rolls

November 14, 2025

How to Eat Vegan at Olive Garden: The Ultimate Guide How to Eat Vegan at Olive Garden: The Ultimate Guide

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The Complete Guide to Making Truly Indulgent Vegan Fudge The Complete Guide to Making Truly Indulgent Vegan Fudge

November 13, 2025

Fashion + Beauty

These Vegan Ugg Boots Will Keep Your Feet Comfy, Cozy, and Cruelty-Free These Vegan Ugg Boots Will Keep Your Feet Comfy, Cozy, and Cruelty-Free

November 13, 2025

LA’s Best Vegan Thanksgiving Feast Comes Courtesy of a French Bakery LA’s Best Vegan Thanksgiving Feast Comes Courtesy of a French Bakery

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7 Cheap and Easy Plant-Based ‘Struggle Meals’ Anyone Can Make 7 Cheap and Easy Plant-Based ‘Struggle Meals’ Anyone Can Make

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Health + Wellness

The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk? The Cabbage Soup Diet: Quick Fix or Health Risk?

November 13, 2025

Celebrate the Release of ‘Wicked: For Good’ With These Magical Pink and Green Recipes Celebrate the Release of ‘Wicked: For Good’ With These Magical Pink and Green Recipes

November 12, 2025

New Research Raises Alarms About Hidden Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Raw Milk New Research Raises Alarms About Hidden Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Raw Milk

November 12, 2025

Plant-Based Butternut Squash Harvest Roll Plant-Based Butternut Squash Harvest Roll

November 14, 2025

Vegan Pomegranate Stuffing With Lemon-Cashew Cream Sauce Vegan Pomegranate Stuffing With Lemon-Cashew Cream Sauce

November 14, 2025

Easy Breezy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Easy Breezy Vegan Pumpkin Pie

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Stuffed Squash Vegan Roast With Cranberry-Orange Sauce Stuffed Squash Vegan Roast With Cranberry-Orange Sauce

November 13, 2025

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake With Toasted Meringue and Fudge Sauce Vegan Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake With Toasted Meringue and Fudge Sauce

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Miso-Ginger Glazed Carrots Miso-Ginger Glazed Carrots

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Master the Art of Plant-Based Pies With These Expert Tips and Tricks Master the Art of Plant-Based Pies With These Expert Tips and Tricks

November 12, 2025

Vegan Pumpkin Thyme Parker House Rolls Vegan Pumpkin Thyme Parker House Rolls

November 12, 2025

Sheet Pan Tempeh Picatta With Lemon-Caper Sauce Sheet Pan Tempeh Picatta With Lemon-Caper Sauce

November 12, 2025

Vietnamese Pho Noodle Salad With Tofu Vietnamese Pho Noodle Salad With Tofu

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Inside Impossible Foods’ November Push to Ease Food Insecurity Inside Impossible Foods’ November Push to Ease Food Insecurity

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Peet’s Holiday Menu Includes New Vegan-Friendly Drinks—Here’s What to Order Peet’s Holiday Menu Includes New Vegan-Friendly Drinks—Here’s What to Order

November 11, 2025

Vegan Portabello Pot Roast Vegan Portabello Pot Roast

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Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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