We wrapped up this year’s Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge adventures with dinner tonight: the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak from Wells Roadside. It’s honestly one of my faves from the challenge, and I hope they consider adding it to the menu!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats
September 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We wrapped up this year’s Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge adventures with dinner tonight: the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak from Wells Roadside. It’s honestly one of my faves from the challenge, and I hope they consider adding it to the menu!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats
We also ordered the Aloo Bodi (potatoes and black-eyed peas), and I got their house-made mint lemonade.
For dessert, we couldn’t resist trying the Carrot Coconut Crème Brûlée, which was incredible.
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #NamasteCafe
For dessert, we couldn’t resist trying the Carrot Coconut Crème Brûlée, which was incredible.
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #NamasteCafe
September 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
We also ordered the Aloo Bodi (potatoes and black-eyed peas), and I got their house-made mint lemonade.
For dessert, we couldn’t resist trying the Carrot Coconut Crème Brûlée, which was incredible.
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #NamasteCafe
For dessert, we couldn’t resist trying the Carrot Coconut Crème Brûlée, which was incredible.
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #NamasteCafe
For dinner last night, we tried the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge jackfruit tacos (with onion, cilantro, lime, avocado and avo salsa at Gigi’s Cafe. I loved that salsa! 🥑
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #GigisCafe #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #GigisCafe #Vegansky #Foodsky
September 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
For dinner last night, we tried the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge jackfruit tacos (with onion, cilantro, lime, avocado and avo salsa at Gigi’s Cafe. I loved that salsa! 🥑
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #GigisCafe #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VeganTacos #TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #GigisCafe #Vegansky #Foodsky
We also tried their vegan nachos and some mocktails. I got the cucumber mint lemonade, and the husband got a lavender mule.
#VeganLumpia #TheBlock #TCVeganChefChallenge #VeganNachos #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VeganLumpia #TheBlock #TCVeganChefChallenge #VeganNachos #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
September 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
We also tried their vegan nachos and some mocktails. I got the cucumber mint lemonade, and the husband got a lavender mule.
#VeganLumpia #TheBlock #TCVeganChefChallenge #VeganNachos #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VeganLumpia #TheBlock #TCVeganChefChallenge #VeganNachos #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
For brunch yesterday, we tried the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Coconut Curry Tofu Wraps (coconut tofu, crunchy corn strips and fresh radish, wrapped in fresh green lettuce) at Tiny Diner. They were super yummy, as were the sweet potato fries that came with it!
#TinyDiner #TCVeganChefChallenge
#TinyDiner #TCVeganChefChallenge
September 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
For brunch yesterday, we tried the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Coconut Curry Tofu Wraps (coconut tofu, crunchy corn strips and fresh radish, wrapped in fresh green lettuce) at Tiny Diner. They were super yummy, as were the sweet potato fries that came with it!
#TinyDiner #TCVeganChefChallenge
#TinyDiner #TCVeganChefChallenge
They were super yummy, and we washed them down with strawberry lemon kombucha and pear cider. B also got a cup of their lentil vegetable soup.
More to come from our last six stops of the challenge!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #FalafelBurger
More to come from our last six stops of the challenge!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #FalafelBurger
August 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
They were super yummy, and we washed them down with strawberry lemon kombucha and pear cider. B also got a cup of their lentil vegetable soup.
More to come from our last six stops of the challenge!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #FalafelBurger
More to come from our last six stops of the challenge!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #PlantBased #TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #TwinCitiesEats #FalafelBurger
We had an incredible lunch at Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine yesterday!
We went for the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Chili Fries, which did not disappoint. The fries are topped with award-winning Ethiopian-spiced chili, nondairy cheese and sour cream.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #LuluEthioVeganCuisine
We went for the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Chili Fries, which did not disappoint. The fries are topped with award-winning Ethiopian-spiced chili, nondairy cheese and sour cream.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #LuluEthioVeganCuisine
August 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We had an incredible lunch at Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine yesterday!
We went for the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Chili Fries, which did not disappoint. The fries are topped with award-winning Ethiopian-spiced chili, nondairy cheese and sour cream.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #LuluEthioVeganCuisine
We went for the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge Chili Fries, which did not disappoint. The fries are topped with award-winning Ethiopian-spiced chili, nondairy cheese and sour cream.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #LuluEthioVeganCuisine
We brought along some of B’s family for our #TCVeganChefChallenge lunch stop at Himalayan Restaurant!
The Chili Momo dish (crispy hemp and shiitake momo with sautéed peppers and onion tossed in tangy and sweet chili sauce, topped with crunchy noodles) was yummy! So was the chana masala we ordered.
The Chili Momo dish (crispy hemp and shiitake momo with sautéed peppers and onion tossed in tangy and sweet chili sauce, topped with crunchy noodles) was yummy! So was the chana masala we ordered.
August 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
We brought along some of B’s family for our #TCVeganChefChallenge lunch stop at Himalayan Restaurant!
The Chili Momo dish (crispy hemp and shiitake momo with sautéed peppers and onion tossed in tangy and sweet chili sauce, topped with crunchy noodles) was yummy! So was the chana masala we ordered.
The Chili Momo dish (crispy hemp and shiitake momo with sautéed peppers and onion tossed in tangy and sweet chili sauce, topped with crunchy noodles) was yummy! So was the chana masala we ordered.
Friday dinner & a movie! Before seeing #ShinGodzilla @emaginemn.bsky.social, we made a #TCVeganChefChallenge stop @ Chart House.
The Caribbean Vegan Bowl has jerk-spiced bean patty, jerk crumble, cilantro lime rice w/Argentinian chimichurri, fire-roasted corn salsa, avocado chimi-mousse & pepitas.
The Caribbean Vegan Bowl has jerk-spiced bean patty, jerk crumble, cilantro lime rice w/Argentinian chimichurri, fire-roasted corn salsa, avocado chimi-mousse & pepitas.
August 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Friday dinner & a movie! Before seeing #ShinGodzilla @emaginemn.bsky.social, we made a #TCVeganChefChallenge stop @ Chart House.
The Caribbean Vegan Bowl has jerk-spiced bean patty, jerk crumble, cilantro lime rice w/Argentinian chimichurri, fire-roasted corn salsa, avocado chimi-mousse & pepitas.
The Caribbean Vegan Bowl has jerk-spiced bean patty, jerk crumble, cilantro lime rice w/Argentinian chimichurri, fire-roasted corn salsa, avocado chimi-mousse & pepitas.
We ordered the challenge dish, Hobak Buchim, and their special Thai Green Curry Ramen (vegan version). Both dishes were excellent, and I also enjoyed the plum dragonfruit lemonade I ordered.
#VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
August 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
We ordered the challenge dish, Hobak Buchim, and their special Thai Green Curry Ramen (vegan version). Both dishes were excellent, and I also enjoyed the plum dragonfruit lemonade I ordered.
#VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
#VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCitiesEats #Vegansky #Foodsky
Last night, we continued our Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge journey with dinner at Umbra in Minneapolis. While the garlic scape cavatelli is technically the challenge dish, the pavlova was the real star of the show for me!
#TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge #Foodsky #Vegansky
#TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge #Foodsky #Vegansky
August 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Last night, we continued our Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge journey with dinner at Umbra in Minneapolis. While the garlic scape cavatelli is technically the challenge dish, the pavlova was the real star of the show for me!
#TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge #Foodsky #Vegansky
#TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge #Foodsky #Vegansky
Last night, all 3 of us tried the #TCVeganChefChallenge entry at The Howe: Vegan Beef Wellington!
It’s a plant-based twist on the classic: savory Impossible meat & sautéed mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry, served with mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed green onion & arugula, finished with vegan au jus.
It’s a plant-based twist on the classic: savory Impossible meat & sautéed mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry, served with mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed green onion & arugula, finished with vegan au jus.
August 6, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Last night, all 3 of us tried the #TCVeganChefChallenge entry at The Howe: Vegan Beef Wellington!
It’s a plant-based twist on the classic: savory Impossible meat & sautéed mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry, served with mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed green onion & arugula, finished with vegan au jus.
It’s a plant-based twist on the classic: savory Impossible meat & sautéed mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry, served with mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed green onion & arugula, finished with vegan au jus.
One last lunch with my mom before she heads home tomorrow!
The Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl from Food on the Fly is my mom's favorite of all the different Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dishes we've tried so far, and it is one of my faves as well.
It was so vibrant!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut
The Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl from Food on the Fly is my mom's favorite of all the different Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dishes we've tried so far, and it is one of my faves as well.
It was so vibrant!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut
August 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
One last lunch with my mom before she heads home tomorrow!
The Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl from Food on the Fly is my mom's favorite of all the different Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dishes we've tried so far, and it is one of my faves as well.
It was so vibrant!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut
The Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl from Food on the Fly is my mom's favorite of all the different Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dishes we've tried so far, and it is one of my faves as well.
It was so vibrant!
#TCVeganChefChallenge #VegOut
Pesto pasta can be overwhelming with too much pesto, but this was given a light touch, and the grilled vegan chicken was kind of like a metaphorical cherry on top!
I also got their seasonal rhubarb and lime mocktail, which was super refreshing.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased
I also got their seasonal rhubarb and lime mocktail, which was super refreshing.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased
August 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Pesto pasta can be overwhelming with too much pesto, but this was given a light touch, and the grilled vegan chicken was kind of like a metaphorical cherry on top!
I also got their seasonal rhubarb and lime mocktail, which was super refreshing.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased
I also got their seasonal rhubarb and lime mocktail, which was super refreshing.
#TCVeganChefChallenge #TwinCities #VegOut #PlantBased
Lunch for three at Crasqui! I ordered the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dish, Bollitos Pelones Veggie Style.
It is a cornmeal dumpling filled with zucchini, eggplant and onions, served on top of plantain and black bean sauces.
#TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge
It is a cornmeal dumpling filled with zucchini, eggplant and onions, served on top of plantain and black bean sauces.
#TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge
August 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Lunch for three at Crasqui! I ordered the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge dish, Bollitos Pelones Veggie Style.
It is a cornmeal dumpling filled with zucchini, eggplant and onions, served on top of plantain and black bean sauces.
#TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge
It is a cornmeal dumpling filled with zucchini, eggplant and onions, served on top of plantain and black bean sauces.
#TwinCities #VegOut #ComfortFood #PlantBased #TCVeganChefChallenge
For me, the best part was the crunchy vegan bacon, which I think was made from rice paper.
I also couldn't resist trying the cherry vanilla scone and enjoying one of my favorite kombuchas, the peach flavor from Forage.
All-in-all, this was a great meal to start Sunday!
#TCVeganChefChallenge
I also couldn't resist trying the cherry vanilla scone and enjoying one of my favorite kombuchas, the peach flavor from Forage.
All-in-all, this was a great meal to start Sunday!
#TCVeganChefChallenge
August 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
For me, the best part was the crunchy vegan bacon, which I think was made from rice paper.
I also couldn't resist trying the cherry vanilla scone and enjoying one of my favorite kombuchas, the peach flavor from Forage.
All-in-all, this was a great meal to start Sunday!
#TCVeganChefChallenge
I also couldn't resist trying the cherry vanilla scone and enjoying one of my favorite kombuchas, the peach flavor from Forage.
All-in-all, this was a great meal to start Sunday!
#TCVeganChefChallenge
Tonight's #TCVeganChefChallenge stop was one of the best Italian meals I've had since I was in Italy.
#DukesOn7 crafted an incredible vegan take on spaghetti and meatballs with fresh tomatoes and basil for the sauce, complemented by the fennel seed-forward flavor of the vegan meatballs!
#Vegansky
#DukesOn7 crafted an incredible vegan take on spaghetti and meatballs with fresh tomatoes and basil for the sauce, complemented by the fennel seed-forward flavor of the vegan meatballs!
#Vegansky
August 3, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Tonight's #TCVeganChefChallenge stop was one of the best Italian meals I've had since I was in Italy.
#DukesOn7 crafted an incredible vegan take on spaghetti and meatballs with fresh tomatoes and basil for the sauce, complemented by the fennel seed-forward flavor of the vegan meatballs!
#Vegansky
#DukesOn7 crafted an incredible vegan take on spaghetti and meatballs with fresh tomatoes and basil for the sauce, complemented by the fennel seed-forward flavor of the vegan meatballs!
#Vegansky
For lunch today, we ordered the first 3 servings of the #TCVeganChefChallenge dish at Lutunji’s Palate!
A Pot of Love, the dish, is vegan pot roast (made with jackfruit, potatoes and carrots) served with a vegan croissant and a simple salad with mango dressing. Everything was absolutely delicious!
A Pot of Love, the dish, is vegan pot roast (made with jackfruit, potatoes and carrots) served with a vegan croissant and a simple salad with mango dressing. Everything was absolutely delicious!
August 3, 2025 at 5:30 AM
For lunch today, we ordered the first 3 servings of the #TCVeganChefChallenge dish at Lutunji’s Palate!
A Pot of Love, the dish, is vegan pot roast (made with jackfruit, potatoes and carrots) served with a vegan croissant and a simple salad with mango dressing. Everything was absolutely delicious!
A Pot of Love, the dish, is vegan pot roast (made with jackfruit, potatoes and carrots) served with a vegan croissant and a simple salad with mango dressing. Everything was absolutely delicious!
The Summer Sun dish Stonegarden is serving for the #TCVeganChefChallenge is incredible!
It includes blackened tempeh, a luscious corn basil coconut reduction, white balsamic vinaigrette, micro fenugreek salad, pickled Fresno chilies and a yellow pepper coulis “yolk.”
#TwinCities #VegOut #Vegansky
It includes blackened tempeh, a luscious corn basil coconut reduction, white balsamic vinaigrette, micro fenugreek salad, pickled Fresno chilies and a yellow pepper coulis “yolk.”
#TwinCities #VegOut #Vegansky
August 3, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The Summer Sun dish Stonegarden is serving for the #TCVeganChefChallenge is incredible!
It includes blackened tempeh, a luscious corn basil coconut reduction, white balsamic vinaigrette, micro fenugreek salad, pickled Fresno chilies and a yellow pepper coulis “yolk.”
#TwinCities #VegOut #Vegansky
It includes blackened tempeh, a luscious corn basil coconut reduction, white balsamic vinaigrette, micro fenugreek salad, pickled Fresno chilies and a yellow pepper coulis “yolk.”
#TwinCities #VegOut #Vegansky
I am looking forward to trying more dishes at different restaurants around the Twin Cities this month (including three today, so stay tuned).
#TwinCities #PlantBased #VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #Vegansky
#TwinCities #PlantBased #VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #Vegansky
August 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I am looking forward to trying more dishes at different restaurants around the Twin Cities this month (including three today, so stay tuned).
#TwinCities #PlantBased #VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #Vegansky
#TwinCities #PlantBased #VegOut #TCVeganChefChallenge #Vegansky
The 2024 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge has begun! 20 restaurants participating! I’m getting to as many as I can. 😃 🌱 #minneapolis #twincities #minnesota #tcveganchefchallenge www.exploreveg.org/2024-partici...
2024 Participating Restaurants
The Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge takes place each August. The dishes below are available August 1-31, 2024. This August, visit restaurants, enjoy the food, and then rate your experience online to determine the best vegan dish in the Twin Cities! When you vote, or when you post and tag us, you're
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August 3, 2024 at 11:15 PM
The 2024 Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge has begun! 20 restaurants participating! I’m getting to as many as I can. 😃 🌱 #minneapolis #twincities #minnesota #tcveganchefchallenge www.exploreveg.org/2024-partici...