{"id":358651,"date":"2026-07-31T10:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/358651\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:31:49","slug":"jacksonville-vegan-chef-challenge-returns-check-out-these-recipes-ahead-of-the-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/358651\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville Vegan Chef Challenge returns: Check out these recipes ahead of the competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Competition featuring dozens of local restaurants runs through the month of August<\/p>\n<p>Vegan dish (Pixabay)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Local chefs have once again been invited to showcase their creativity in whipping up delicious vegan dishes for the annual Jacksonville Vegan Chef Challenge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The event begins Aug. 1 and runs for the entire month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Before the kickoff, Jax Cooking Studio visited us on The Morning Show to share a couple of their delicious vegan recipes:<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">To take part in the citywide challenge, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/veganchefchallenge.org\/jacksonville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/veganchefchallenge.org\/jacksonville\">Jacksonville Vegan Chef Challenge website<\/a> to get the full list of participating restaurants and their vegan offerings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Pick any of the inventive featured vegan dishes at a participating restaurant and try it out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Then rate and review each menu to share your feedback with the chefs and cast your vote for your favorites before the challenge ends on Aug. 31.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The current list of 30 businesses participating in this year\u2019s Vegan Chef Challenge includes: <\/p>\n<p>Abstrakt Filipino Essence<\/p>\n<p>Ajua Mexican Kitchen and Bar<\/p>\n<p>Backyard Buffalo<\/p>\n<p>Bang\u2019n Bagel Co, Biscottis<\/p>\n<p>Buddha Thai Bistro<\/p>\n<p>Bundy Kitchen + Market at Mayo Clinic<\/p>\n<p>Casey\u2019s Granola<\/p>\n<p>Coastal Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/p>\n<p>Dainty Cheesecake Company<\/p>\n<p>Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield<\/p>\n<p>Epik Burger<\/p>\n<p>Gator Ice Cream (both locations)<\/p>\n<p>Hala\u2019s Mideast Eatery and Market<\/p>\n<p>Homespun Kitchen (Riverside)<\/p>\n<p>Irie Diner Caribbean Restaurant<\/p>\n<p>Josephine Avondale<\/p>\n<p>Lanjie Hotpot BBQ<\/p>\n<p>Marry Me Jam<\/p>\n<p>Millie\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream &#8211; Ponte Vedra Beach<\/p>\n<p>Millie\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream &#8211; San Marco<\/p>\n<p>Moon Dog Pie House<\/p>\n<p>Murray Hillbilly<\/p>\n<p>Naked Kitchen<\/p>\n<p>One Third Asian House<\/p>\n<p>Plant Pastry<\/p>\n<p>Refinery Jax Beach<\/p>\n<p>Seitanic Jax<\/p>\n<p>Solune Coffee<\/p>\n<p>University of North Florida Dining Services<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">For participant updates, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/veganchefchallenge.org\/jacksonville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">veganchefchallenge.org\/jacksonville<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Winning dishes will be announced in September. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 kfUEDb copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; 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