Jacksonville – The Jacksonville Vegan Chef Challenge, presented by Visit Jacksonville, returns August 1-31 with 30 local restaurants debuting exclusive menu items for diners to discover throughout the month.
During River City Live, Vegan Chef Challenge co-organizer Raquel Little and Bang’n Bagel Company owner Augie DeBiase will prepare one of this year’s featured dishes while sharing how the challenge invites the community to explore new flavors, support local restaurants, and vote for their favorites.
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply love trying great local food, the challenge offers a fun way to discover Jacksonville’s diverse dining scene. Diners who visit participating restaurants can vote for their favorite dishes and earn entries to win raffle prizes throughout the month.
To view the full restaurant lineup and learn how to participate, visit https://veganchefchallenge.org/jacksonville/ and follow @veganchefchallengese on Instagram.
Bang’n Bagel Company
IG: @bangnbagelco
My Vegan Lady
IG: @myveganlady
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