Vote for the Best Vegan Dish in Rockford and Taste the Winners

Vegans don't always have the easiest time finding restaurants that cater best to their tastes.

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I would love to have a restaurant that offers more than the bare minimum of vegan dishes.

That's why I think it's cool that Rockford area restaurants compete against each other to see who has the best vegan food items.

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The idea is simple, go to the restaurants offering vegan styled dishes and vote on which ones you think are best.

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It's kind of a genius move, when you think about it. This gives restaurants the opportunity to promote themselves as being friendly towards vegans and also get some decent publicity for their food.

That's why there are 21 different restaurants involved:

• Ambiance Cuisine Catering & Cocktails
• Bagels & More
• Cheezy's Grilled Cheeses
• Disco Chicken
• Fresh Ideas at Rockford University
• Golden Fusion
• Gratitude Bistro
• Jessica's Restaurant
• Oak & Embers at Rivererview Inn
• Pig Mind's Brewing Co.
• Plume
• Poke Green
• Prairie Street Brewing Co..
• SALT.
• Sizz N Fizz
• Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails
• Sticky Rice Bites
• Thai Jasmine Rice & Noodles
• The Olive Branch
• Vintage Goose Cafe for UIC Students only
• WEHPAH

It's great to see so many Rockford area restaurants step up to the plate, literally, to create some delish vegan dishes that go beyond a salad or veggie burger.

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The truth is, we all win because of this competition. Restaurants gain recognition, food lovers get to try new flavors, and the dining scene in Rockford becomes more inclusive.

Once again proving great food is great food, no matter what it's made from.

Make sure you vote HERE for the Rockford Vegan Chef Challenge.