The 2023 VegNews Restaurant Awards

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January 24, 2026

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January 24, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

Maple-Glazed Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry Maple-Glazed Cashew Tofu Stir-Fry

January 25, 2026

Vegan Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread Vegan Cheesy Roasted Garlic Bread

January 25, 2026

Creamy Herbed Almond Cheese Wheel Creamy Herbed Almond Cheese Wheel

January 25, 2026

Easy Almond Date Granola Bars Easy Almond Date Granola Bars

January 25, 2026

Cajun Beer-Battered Oyster Mushroom Sandwich Cajun Beer-Battered Oyster Mushroom Sandwich

January 24, 2026

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January 24, 2026

Healthy, Yummy Gingerbread Cookies Healthy, Yummy Gingerbread Cookies

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Supreme Vegan Nacho Fries With Tofu Bacon Crumbles Supreme Vegan Nacho Fries With Tofu Bacon Crumbles

January 23, 2026

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January 23, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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January 22, 2026

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