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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Yes, You Can Make Delicious Vegan Butter Chicken. Here’s How. Yes, You Can Make Delicious Vegan Butter Chicken. Here’s How.

November 3, 2026

Health + Wellness

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November 3, 2026

Japanese Flavors Are Having a Moment. Here’s How to Get in on Them. Japanese Flavors Are Having a Moment. Here’s How to Get in on Them.

November 2, 2026

The Best Storebought Vegan Roasts for Your Thanksgiving Table (We Tried Them All!) The Best Storebought Vegan Roasts for Your Thanksgiving Table (We Tried Them All!)

November 2, 2026

Celebrate World Vegan Month With These Globally Inspired Recipes Celebrate World Vegan Month With These Globally Inspired Recipes

November 2, 2026

Eat With the Seasons: Our Favorite Fall Recipes to Make This Week Eat With the Seasons: Our Favorite Fall Recipes to Make This Week

November 2, 2026

No, Cavemen Didn’t Only Eat Meat Says Evidence No, Cavemen Didn’t Only Eat Meat Says Evidence

November 1, 2026

From Candy Cookies to Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: Transform Your Halloween Candy Into Decadent Vegan Treats From Candy Cookies to Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: Transform Your Halloween Candy Into Decadent Vegan Treats

November 1, 2026

Eating More Plants Can Delay “Age Bursts” in Your 40s and 60s Eating More Plants Can Delay “Age Bursts” in Your 40s and 60s

October 31, 2026

Blue Zone Secret: Why This Greek Staple Is a Prescription for a Longer Life Blue Zone Secret: Why This Greek Staple Is a Prescription for a Longer Life

October 31, 2026

Miyoko Schinner Pleads for Her Name Back After Vegan Butter Recall: “I Had Nothing to Do With It” Miyoko Schinner Pleads for Her Name Back After Vegan Butter Recall: “I Had Nothing to Do With It”

October 30, 2026

Burger King Gives Away Vegan Sandwiches, Chocolate Marshmallows Land at Walmart, and More Vegan Food News Burger King Gives Away Vegan Sandwiches, Chocolate Marshmallows Land at Walmart, and More Vegan Food News

October 30, 2026

How One Couple Turned a Bollywood-Style Love Story Into a Vegan Fairytale How One Couple Turned a Bollywood-Style Love Story Into a Vegan Fairytale

October 30, 2026

Health + Wellness

Drinking Olive Oil Before Bed: A Miracle Cure or TikTok Hype? Drinking Olive Oil Before Bed: A Miracle Cure or TikTok Hype?

October 30, 2026

Alan Cumming on Veganism: Be Kind, Eat Plants, and “Just Do It, Bitch” Alan Cumming on Veganism: Be Kind, Eat Plants, and “Just Do It, Bitch”

October 29, 2026

Chunky Vegan Brownie Walnut Cookies Chunky Vegan Brownie Walnut Cookies

November 3, 2026

Korean-Inspired Vegan BLT With Spicy Gochujang Mayonnaise Korean-Inspired Vegan BLT With Spicy Gochujang Mayonnaise

November 3, 2026

Creamy Plant-Based Tahini Alfredo Dip Creamy Plant-Based Tahini Alfredo Dip

November 3, 2026

Vegan Baked Cranberry Citrus Doughnuts Vegan Baked Cranberry Citrus Doughnuts

November 2, 2026

Speedy Miso Ramen With a Kick Speedy Miso Ramen With a Kick

November 2, 2026

Plant-Based Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun) Plant-Based Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun)

November 2, 2026

Super-Loaded Southwestern Sweet Potato Boats Super-Loaded Southwestern Sweet Potato Boats

November 1, 2026

Indoor S’mores Bars With Toasted Marshmallow Topping Indoor S’mores Bars With Toasted Marshmallow Topping

November 1, 2026

Plant-Based Seafood Pasta in a Tangy Asian-Style Dressing Plant-Based Seafood Pasta in a Tangy Asian-Style Dressing

November 1, 2026

Vegan Calamansi and Pandan Mini Cheesecakes Vegan Calamansi and Pandan Mini Cheesecakes

November 1, 2026

Vegan Copycat Twix Chocolate Caramel Bars Vegan Copycat Twix Chocolate Caramel Bars

October 31, 2026

Seared Sweet Potato Flautas With Avocado Salsa Verde Seared Sweet Potato Flautas With Avocado Salsa Verde

October 31, 2026

Plant-Based Buffalo Fried Mushrooms Plant-Based Buffalo Fried Mushrooms

October 31, 2026

Kid-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting Kid-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting

October 31, 2026

Miyoko Schinner’s Famous Homemade Ricotta Miyoko Schinner’s Famous Homemade Ricotta

October 30, 2026