<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0m8sHk_1GwlUc1j00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0m8sHk_1GwlUc1j00" width="1280" height="720" ></figure>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge has wrapped up and the winning chefs have been presented awards.Winners were chosen by Springfield residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the Challenge.Winner List:<ul><li>Papi's Pizza Pub: 1st, Best Appetizer – No Mis-Steak Cheddar Fries</li><li>Harvest Kitchen + Bar: 2nd, Best Dessert – Vegan Affogato</li><li>La Fiesta Chatham: 3rd, Best Entrée - Vegan Picadillo</li><li>Pita-or-Bowl: Warmest Welcome Award</li><li>Vine &amp; Rind: Best Vegan Cheese Board – The Garden Grazer Board</li><li>Bloom Wine Bar &amp; Florals: Most Creative Dish – Pepper Party</li><li>Mel-O-Cream Donuts: Best Gluten-Free Treat – Baked Pumpkin Donut</li><li>Creole Smoke: Bring the Heat Award – Sassy Wings</li><li>Maldaner’s Restaurant and Catering: Super Voters' Pick: Mushroom Risotto</li><li>Vegan Natured: Rave Reviews: "Jyro" Street Tacos</li><li>The Lumpia House + Truck: Featured Participating Venue</li></ul>Over 165 votes were received for various chefs and dishes. There were also “super voters—” diners who ate at 3 or more Vegan Chef Challenge restaurants during the month of October. Voters were vegan, vegetarian, and meat-eaters.“I love this challenge every year,” shared one local diner, “It's a great way to bring the community together, help local businesses, and bring more vegan options to the community.”For more information, go to the Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge website.</div></body>

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge has wrapped up and the winning chefs have been presented awards. Winners were chosen by Springfield residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the Challenge. Winner List:. Papi's Pizza Pub: 1st, Best Appetizer – No Mis-Steak Cheddar Fries.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The month-long Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge has wrapped up and the winning chefs have been presented awards. Winners we

Winners announced for the 2026 Springfield Vegan Chef Challenge

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