June 12th, 2023Edgy veg awards announced

Veg Action Macedon Ranges has announced the winners of its annual Edgy Veg Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in culinary use of vegetables by eateries in the Macedon Ranges area.

The overall winner of the Most Veg Friendly Eatery Award was the Social Foundry in Kyneton where more than 65 per cent of the menu is plant-based.

In the Cafes and Pubs category, the Best Plant Based Dish award went to The Corner Boutique Coffee Bar’s unassuming, middle-eastern inspired creation, Maghmour.

In the Restaurant category, Sizzler Restobar’s Saag Methi Mushroom and Flying Pigeon’s Yuxiang Eggplant tied for first place.

Veg Action is a sub-group of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group dedicated to promoting an increase in the availability and consumption of plant-based food in the region.

The group aims to drive changes in local food systems – encouraging local and seasonal eating, buying food directly from local growers, reducing food waste, and eating more nutritious and planet-loving plant-based food.

The annual Edgy Veg Awards, supports eateries in the Macedon Ranges to experiment and innovate with plant-based food, submitting their creations for popular vote during the Edgy Veg Trail. Over 700 scores were collated from residents and visitors alike to determine the winners. This initiative supports local business development and provides residents with the opportunity to try delicious and sustainable plant-based meals cooked by the best chefs in the region.