CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The winners of the month-long Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge have been chosen.Â
Winners were picked by Champaign residents who ate at participating restaurants during the challenge.Â
Over 400 people voted for chefs and dishes.Â
Winner List:Â
- Siam Terrace: 1st Place & Best Overall Menu
- Dubai Grill: 2nd Place & Best Value
- ClarkLindsey: 3rd Place & Best Dessert, Chocolate Matcha Lava Cake
- The Literacy: Best Atmosphere & Best Presentation, Raviolo
- Watson's Shack & Rail: Best Sandwich, Vegan Reuben
- Lazy Daisy Diner + Cafe: Favorite New Restaurant & Best Cheesecake, Vegan Strawberry "Cheesecake"
- Papa Del's Pizza: Best Vegan Italian Food
- Seven Saints: Most Vegan-Friendly Servers & Best Salad, Tofu Crunch Salad
- Pekara Bistro: Best Breakfast Item, Berries and Coconut Cream Crepe
- Farren's at The Inman: Best Tofu, Maple Sriracha Tofu Salad
- El Paraiso: Best Appetizer, Vegan Empanada
- Naya Indian Cuisine: Most Unique Uses of Tofu
- Silvercreek: Best Veggie-Forward Dish, Miso Garden Roast
- Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar: Best Vegan Drink, Short Stack Darling
- Stango Cuisine: Best 3 Course Meal
- Big Grove Tavern: Best Cocktail, Strawberry Coconut Margarita
- Briks Pizzeria: Best Pizza, The Artichoke Spin
- RegCakes Gluten Free Bakery: Best Gluten Free Options & Best Vegan Events
- Billy Barooz: Featured Dessert, Vegan Chocolate Cake
- Neil St Blues: Wow, that's vegan!?, Oyster Mushroom "Chicken" & Waffles
- Star BBQ: Best Potato-Based Dish, Vegan Pancake
- Suzu's: Best Tart, Tangerine Tart
- Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe: Best Vegan injara
- Rick's Bakery: Best Vegan Horchata
- The Poke Shack: Best Vegan Seafood, Vegan Sashimi BowlÂ
- Martinelli's Market: Featured Participating VenueÂ
- The Main Scoop: Featured Participating Venue
- Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar: Featured Participating Venue
- Tenkyu: Featured Participating VenueÂ
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