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

Business

3 Vegan Chicken Giants Race Into Retail With New Products and Renewed Commitments 3 Vegan Chicken Giants Race Into Retail With New Products and Renewed Commitments

by VegNews Editors | December 5, 2023

Nutrition

10 Delicious, Protein-Packed Pasta Recipes to Cook Tonight 10 Delicious, Protein-Packed Pasta Recipes to Cook Tonight

by Charlotte Pointing | December 5, 2023

Taste Test

How to Make the Perfect French Toast, Without Eggs or Dairy How to Make the Perfect French Toast, Without Eggs or Dairy

by Charlotte Pointing | December 5, 2023

Guide

The VegNews Guide to Essential Vegan Hanukkah Dishes The VegNews Guide to Essential Vegan Hanukkah Dishes

by Liz Madsen | December 5, 2023

News

Vegan Restaurant News of the Week: Pizza Hut’s Pepperoni, Philly Cheesesteaks, and More Vegan Restaurant News of the Week: Pizza Hut’s Pepperoni, Philly Cheesesteaks, and More

by Anna Starostinetskaya | December 5, 2023

News

Impossible Hot Dogs Have Arrived, and New Research Says They’re a Heart-Healthy Swap for Meat Impossible Hot Dogs Have Arrived, and New Research Says They’re a Heart-Healthy Swap for Meat

by Anna Starostinetskaya | December 5, 2023

Media

18 Vegan Food Network and Netflix Cooking Show Moments Worth a Rewatch 18 Vegan Food Network and Netflix Cooking Show Moments Worth a Rewatch

by Tanya Flink | December 5, 2023

Media

16 Relatable Funny Vegan Memes To Share 16 Relatable Funny Vegan Memes To Share

by Charlotte Pointing | December 4, 2023

Politics

Child Labor in the Meat Industry: ‘Conditions Are Dickensian’ Child Labor in the Meat Industry: ‘Conditions Are Dickensian’

by Charlotte Pointing | December 4, 2023

News

These Days, Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Eating a Lot Less Meat. So Are His Fellow Austrians. These Days, Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Eating a Lot Less Meat. So Are His Fellow Austrians.

by Anna Starostinetskaya | December 4, 2023

Hot Products

24 Vegan Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For on Your List 24 Vegan Gift Ideas for the Hard-to-Shop-For on Your List

by Tanya Flink | December 4, 2023

Taste Test

Stop Everything and Eat These 13 Vegan Christmas Cookies Immediately Stop Everything and Eat These 13 Vegan Christmas Cookies Immediately

by Briggitte Dix | December 4, 2023

Celebrities

Drew Barrymore and Gabrielle Union Ditch Dairy to Ease Menopause Symptoms Drew Barrymore and Gabrielle Union Ditch Dairy to Ease Menopause Symptoms

by Nicole Axworthy | December 4, 2023

Taste Test

How to Roast Delicious Chestnuts (Plus, Vegan Recipe Ideas) How to Roast Delicious Chestnuts (Plus, Vegan Recipe Ideas)

by Charlotte Pointing | December 4, 2023

Taste Test

First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too. First, the Vegan Carrot Cake. Now, We Have the Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe, Too.

by Tanya Flink | December 3, 2023

Recipe

Vegan Cookie Butter Caramel Millionaire Shortbread Bars Vegan Cookie Butter Caramel Millionaire Shortbread Bars

by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby | December 5, 2023

Recipe

Silky Vegan Tiramisu Silky Vegan Tiramisu

by Kirsten Kaminski | December 5, 2023

Recipe

Vegan Almond Cheese Vegan Almond Cheese

by Heather Haxo Phillips | December 4, 2023

Recipe

Vegan Peppermint Nutella Shortbread Cookies Vegan Peppermint Nutella Shortbread Cookies

by Ava Marie Romero | December 4, 2023

Guide

The Ultimate Vegan Marshmallow Guide (With Recipes!) The Ultimate Vegan Marshmallow Guide (With Recipes!)

by Charlotte Pointing | December 3, 2023

Recipe

Vegan Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies With Spiked Eggnog Frosting Vegan Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies With Spiked Eggnog Frosting

by Sylvie Boucher | December 3, 2023

Recipe

Vegan Blueberry-Orange Bundt Cake Vegan Blueberry-Orange Bundt Cake

by Fran Costigan | December 3, 2023

Recipe

Easy Vegan and Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms Easy Vegan and Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms

by Allyson Kramer | December 3, 2023

Taste Test

From Caramel to Masala, Here’s How to Upgrade Your Popcorn From Caramel to Masala, Here’s How to Upgrade Your Popcorn

by Stephanie Dreyer | December 2, 2023

Recipe

Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp With Coconut Oat Crumble Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crisp With Coconut Oat Crumble

by Dreena Burton | December 2, 2023

Hot Products

Is Chewing Gum Vegan? Plus, 10 Brands to Try Is Chewing Gum Vegan? Plus, 10 Brands to Try

by Charlotte Pointing | December 2, 2023

Recipe

Nutty Vegan Cinnamon Walnut-Pecan Granola Nutty Vegan Cinnamon Walnut-Pecan Granola

by Dr. Katie Takayasu | December 2, 2023

Recipe

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Fettuccine With Cashew Alfredo Creamy Vegan Mushroom Fettuccine With Cashew Alfredo

by Lauren Toyota | December 2, 2023

Guide

What Is Vegan Condensed Milk? And Why Should You Use It? What Is Vegan Condensed Milk? And Why Should You Use It?

by Charlotte Pointing | December 1, 2023

Hot Products

Vegan Champagne Brands, Sparkling Wines, and the Best Cocktails for the Holidays Vegan Champagne Brands, Sparkling Wines, and the Best Cocktails for the Holidays

by Charlotte Pointing | December 1, 2023