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

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November 2, 2026

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November 2, 2026

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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

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October 31, 2026

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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

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November 4, 2026

Italian-Inspired Walnut Farro Risotto Italian-Inspired Walnut Farro Risotto

November 4, 2026

Fresh-Baked Garlicky Mushroom Swirls Fresh-Baked Garlicky Mushroom Swirls

November 4, 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

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November 1, 2026

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

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October 31, 2026

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

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