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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Nutrition

What Are the Benefits of Olive Oil? And Do You Really Need to Drink It Before Bed? What Are the Benefits of Olive Oil? And Do You Really Need to Drink It Before Bed?

by Charlotte Pointing | May 10, 2024

Getaway

20 Luxury Resorts Where You Can Relax, Indulge, and Eat to Your Heart’s Content, From Greece to Costa Rica 20 Luxury Resorts Where You Can Relax, Indulge, and Eat to Your Heart’s Content, From Greece to Costa Rica

by Tanya Flink | May 10, 2024

Health + Wellness

Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms? Can a Vegan Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease Symptoms?

by Kat Smith | May 10, 2024

Health + Wellness

Here’s What Happens to Your Body if You Don’t Eat Any Vegetables Here’s What Happens to Your Body if You Don’t Eat Any Vegetables

by Charlotte Pointing | May 10, 2024

News

10 Things Dole Wants You to Know About Bananas on Its 125th Anniversary 10 Things Dole Wants You to Know About Bananas on Its 125th Anniversary

by Anna Starostinetskaya | May 10, 2024

Nutrition

Reese Witherspoon Says It Makes Her Glow, But What Can a Green Juice Really Do for Your Health? Reese Witherspoon Says It Makes Her Glow, But What Can a Green Juice Really Do for Your Health?

by Charlotte Pointing | May 10, 2024

News

Food News of the Week: Jif Takes on Nutella, Plus Fudge Cake and Cinnamon Buns for Mom Food News of the Week: Jif Takes on Nutella, Plus Fudge Cake and Cinnamon Buns for Mom

by Anna Starostinetskaya | May 10, 2024

City Guide

16 Must-Try Restaurants in Orange County, From the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes to Fish-Free Sushi 16 Must-Try Restaurants in Orange County, From the Best Dairy-Free Milkshakes to Fish-Free Sushi

by Tanya Flink | May 9, 2024

Health + Wellness

95 Percent of Americans Don’t Get Enough Fiber, These Breakfast Cereals Can Help 95 Percent of Americans Don’t Get Enough Fiber, These Breakfast Cereals Can Help

by Charlotte Pointing | May 9, 2024

Nutrition

The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat and 6 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead The 7 Health Benefits of Not Eating Meat and 6 Plant-Based Proteins to Try Instead

by Mark Hawthorne | May 9, 2024

Guide

The Milk Lover’s Guide to Califia’s Dairy-Free Products The Milk Lover’s Guide to Califia’s Dairy-Free Products

by Charlotte Pointing | May 9, 2024

Guide

Does Jersey Mike’s Subs Have Plant-Based Options? Here’s How to Order Does Jersey Mike’s Subs Have Plant-Based Options? Here’s How to Order

by Charlotte Pointing | May 9, 2024

News

From Wimbledon to the US Open, the 2024 Grand Slams Menus Serve Up Plants From Wimbledon to the US Open, the 2024 Grand Slams Menus Serve Up Plants

by Charlotte Pointing | May 9, 2024

Nutrition

5 Dietitian-Approved Tips on How to Lower Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor 5 Dietitian-Approved Tips on How to Lower Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor

by Charlotte Pointing | May 9, 2024

Taste Test

Turn Those Canned Biscuits Into Donuts, Waffles, Pizza Bombs, and More Turn Those Canned Biscuits Into Donuts, Waffles, Pizza Bombs, and More

by Charlotte Pointing | May 8, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake With Coconut Whipped Creme Vegan Strawberry Shortcake With Coconut Whipped Creme

by Veganuary | May 10, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon, Kale, and Feta Vegan Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon, Kale, and Feta

by Jannet Gronnow | May 10, 2024

Recipe

Mexican Hot Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream Mexican Hot Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

by Gena Hamshaw | May 10, 2024

Recipe

Creamy Vegan Matcha Pudding Creamy Vegan Matcha Pudding

by Joanna Brown | May 9, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Sweet Potato Masala Vegan Sweet Potato Masala

by Susan Tucker | May 9, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Indian Tindora (Spiced Stir-Fried Ivy Gourd) Vegan Indian Tindora (Spiced Stir-Fried Ivy Gourd)

by Sheil Shukla, MD | May 9, 2024

News

Long-Term Study Links Ultra-Processed Meat, Dairy to Higher Mortality Risk Long-Term Study Links Ultra-Processed Meat, Dairy to Higher Mortality Risk

by VegNews Editors | May 8, 2024

Recipe

Buffalo Tempeh Wraps With Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing Buffalo Tempeh Wraps With Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing

by Holly V. Gray | May 8, 2024

Advice

Wash and Store Your Greens the Right Way to Maximize Taste and Reduce Food Waste Wash and Store Your Greens the Right Way to Maximize Taste and Reduce Food Waste

by Charlotte Pointing | May 8, 2024

Nutrition

7 Vegan Foods That Help Your Body Fight Inflammation 7 Vegan Foods That Help Your Body Fight Inflammation

by Kimberly Budziak | May 8, 2024

Interview

Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite Meet the Women Who Made This Vegan Ice Cream Shop a Hollywood Favorite

by Tanya Flink | May 8, 2024

Taste Test

16 Delicious Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast 16 Delicious Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast

by Tanya Flink | May 8, 2024

News

What is Barcode, the Plant-Based “Fitness Water” Loved by Halle Berry? What is Barcode, the Plant-Based “Fitness Water” Loved by Halle Berry?

by Anna Starostinetskaya | May 8, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Butternut Squash and Quinoa Risotto Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms Vegan Butternut Squash and Quinoa Risotto Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

by Carrie Weldy | May 8, 2024

Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies

by Carleigh Bodrug | May 8, 2024