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

Matthew McConaughey’s Favorite Meal Is a Cheap, Tasty, and Easy Vegan Twist on a Popular Southern Salad Matthew McConaughey’s Favorite Meal Is a Cheap, Tasty, and Easy Vegan Twist on a Popular Southern Salad

November 19, 2025

Trying to Cut Back on Ultra-Processed Foods? These New Labels Will Help Trying to Cut Back on Ultra-Processed Foods? These New Labels Will Help

November 19, 2025

Can the AI Behind Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dogs Help Save Chocolate? Can the AI Behind Oscar Mayer’s Vegan Hot Dogs Help Save Chocolate?

November 19, 2025

After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed After a Dramatic Battle, the New Owner of Miyoko’s Creamery Is Revealed

November 18, 2025

Dairy-Free Béchamel Will Transform Your Cooking. Here’s How to Master This Versatile Sauce Dairy-Free Béchamel Will Transform Your Cooking. Here’s How to Master This Versatile Sauce

November 18, 2025

Is Your Silicone Bakeware Safe? A New Study Offers Answers Is Your Silicone Bakeware Safe? A New Study Offers Answers

November 18, 2025

Netflix Launches New Restaurants—But Where Are the Vegan Options? Netflix Launches New Restaurants—But Where Are the Vegan Options?

November 18, 2025

Health + Wellness

From Zoodles to Cashew Cheese, Here’s What You Actually Eat on a Raw Vegan Diet From Zoodles to Cashew Cheese, Here’s What You Actually Eat on a Raw Vegan Diet

November 18, 2025

Experts Share Their Tips for Perfect Homemade Pasta, No Eggs Required Experts Share Their Tips for Perfect Homemade Pasta, No Eggs Required

November 17, 2025

The Best Meal Delivery Kits for Vegans (Tried and Tested by VegNews Editors!) The Best Meal Delivery Kits for Vegans (Tried and Tested by VegNews Editors!)

November 17, 2025

10 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

November 17, 2025

‘Wicked’ Star Jeff Goldblum Says He “Stopped Eating Meat” Because of the Film ‘Wicked’ Star Jeff Goldblum Says He “Stopped Eating Meat” Because of the Film

November 17, 2025

Health + Wellness

Go Heavy on the Healthy Carbs With These Must-Make Recipes Go Heavy on the Healthy Carbs With These Must-Make Recipes

November 17, 2025

The Best Vegan Lasagna Recipes: Creamy, Comforting, and Extra Cheesy The Best Vegan Lasagna Recipes: Creamy, Comforting, and Extra Cheesy

November 16, 2025

Who’s Really Behind TikTok’s Nutrition Advice? Spoiler: It’s Not Doctors Who’s Really Behind TikTok’s Nutrition Advice? Spoiler: It’s Not Doctors

November 16, 2025

Cauliflower Steaks With Chimichurri Sauce Cauliflower Steaks With Chimichurri Sauce

November 19, 2025

Caribbean Plantain Phyllo Pie Caribbean Plantain Phyllo Pie

November 19, 2025

Pineapple Pomegranate Breakfast Rice Pudding Pineapple Pomegranate Breakfast Rice Pudding

November 19, 2025

Vegan Bacon Creamed Corn Vegan Bacon Creamed Corn

November 18, 2025

Miyoko Schinner’s Sweet Crêpe Cake With Grand Marnier-Infused Whipped Cream Miyoko Schinner’s Sweet Crêpe Cake With Grand Marnier-Infused Whipped Cream

November 18, 2025

Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon, Kale, and Plant-Based Feta Angel Hair Pasta With Lemon, Kale, and Plant-Based Feta

November 18, 2025

Creamy Coconut Butterscotch Pudding With Pecan Pie Crumble Topping Creamy Coconut Butterscotch Pudding With Pecan Pie Crumble Topping

November 17, 2025

Vegan Citrus Holiday Punch Vegan Citrus Holiday Punch

November 17, 2025

Mandarin Kohlrabi Salad With Creamy Cashew Poppy Seed Dressing Mandarin Kohlrabi Salad With Creamy Cashew Poppy Seed Dressing

November 17, 2025

Vegan Holiday Roast With Hazelnut Cranberry Stuffing Vegan Holiday Roast With Hazelnut Cranberry Stuffing

November 16, 2025

Vegan Sweet Potato Swirled Mashed Potatoes Vegan Sweet Potato Swirled Mashed Potatoes

November 16, 2025

Vegan Chocolate Cannoli Pie Vegan Chocolate Cannoli Pie

November 16, 2025

Easy Vegan Maple-Herb Glazed Carrots Easy Vegan Maple-Herb Glazed Carrots

November 16, 2025

Vegan Pecan Rosemary-Sage Stuffing Vegan Pecan Rosemary-Sage Stuffing

November 15, 2025

Vegan No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies Vegan No-Bake Mini Key Lime Pies

November 15, 2025