Try new plant-based dishes in the Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge

The month-long event will focuse on highlighting meatless meals with exclusive menu items at 17 restaurants around the city.

A vegan pizza on a white plate. There is a slice missing in the upper left and globs of cheese, sauce, and basil leaves.

Vegan pizza is on the menu.

Photo via Sarah Hyden

Nothing beets a good vegan meal, and the Chattanooga Vegan Chef Challenge has returned this July to showcase plant-based dishes around the city.

Through Thursday, July 31 diners can try special dishes at 17 restaurants around Chattanooga. These are the participating locations, but you can explore their menus before heading out for a meal:

  • 1885 Grill St. Elmo
  • 1885 Grill Ooltewah
  • Attack of the Tatsu
  • (Be)Caffeinated
  • Bleu Fox Cheese Shop
  • Broads Lounge
  • Fiamma Pizza Company
  • Hangry Pinoy
  • HifiClydes
  • Honey Seed
  • The Hummus Bowl
  • Mocs Dining
  • New York Pizza Department
  • Public House
  • Scoop Around Ice Cream
  • Taqueria Jalisco - ANIA
  • Ukko

This initiative welcomes all people to try new meals — so don’t worry if you don’t adhere to a vegan diet. The menu items are designed to be innovative and appeal to all foodies.

After you’ve had your fill, make sure to show your favorite restaurants some love. Participants are encouraged to vote for their favorite dishes so participating chefs can receive feedback and prizes.

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