The RI Vegan Chef Challenge at 9 restaurants – sample and vote all of July

GO!  EAT! VOTE!

The Inaugural Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on July 1 and runs through July 31, 2022. As veganism becomes more and more mainstream, restaurants nationwide are adding options to accommodate their growing number of vegan patrons. The Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC) is a month-long event showcasing new vegan menu items created by chefs at local restaurants. Typically, several restaurants take part and the dining public is encouraged to vote for their favorite dishes. The majority of restaurants keep at least one popular vegan item on their regular menu after the challenge concludes. 

Nine businesses have signed up for the Vegan Chef Challenge. The restaurants and chefs who are currently participating in this year’s Vegan Chef Challenge are Chaska, Rasa Restaurant, Casa Azul Taquería, Apothica PiANTA, Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grill, Rasoi Restaurant, Garden Grille, and the newly opened Foglia restaurant in Bristol.

Winning dishes will be announced in early August. For Challenge updates, please visit veganchefchallenge.org/rhodeisland.

This event is hosted by Vegan Outreach and Rhode Island Vegan Awareness.

10 Weeks to Vegan

For individuals who want to participate in a more intensive way, there is a 10-week guided challenge which gives participants everything they need to get started with eating vegan. Each week for 10 weeks, participants learn to replace one animal product with a vegan version, while receiving weekly nutritional tips, product recommendations, and recipes that aim to make the transition easier and less overwhelming. To learn more, please visit: www.10weeks.org

About Vegan Outreach

Vegan Outreach is an international, nonprofit organization aiming to reduce animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle through education and making vegan options more accessible.