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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Health + Wellness

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October 12, 2026

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How This New Mexico Chef Is Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways Through Her Vegan Restaurant How This New Mexico Chef Is Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways Through Her Vegan Restaurant

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October 11, 2026

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October 14, 2026

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October 14, 2026

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October 13, 2026

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October 12, 2026

Wild Greens and Black Bean Vegan Tamales Wild Greens and Black Bean Vegan Tamales

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Vegan Sweet Potato Cake With Thick Coconut Frosting Vegan Sweet Potato Cake With Thick Coconut Frosting

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October 11, 2026

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October 11, 2026

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