The British Vegetarian Society Awards 2008 Winners Announced

Posted by Maddalena Delli Oct 25, 2008

The British Vegetarian Society just announce the winners of its 2008 Awards. Lists of award-winning eateries are a steady favorite among my foodie readers, so I thought I'd pass on the news...

Best UK Independent Restaurant for Vegetarian Food

Joint winners:

• Dandelion & Burdock, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire
• The Waiting Room, Stockton on Tees, County Durham

Others shortlisted:

• Canteen - Cardiff
• Demuths - Bath
• Relish - Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Best UK Independent Pub for Vegetarian Food

Winner :

• The Red Lion, Great Bricett, Suffolk

Others shortlisted:

• The George - Brighton
• 78 - Glasgow

Other awards include Best Vegetarian Ready-made Dessert (Marks & Spencer Melty Middle Chocolate Dessert) and Best Vegetarian Beauty Product (Halo Light Moisturising Cream).

The Awards are in their eighth year and promote best practice among caterers, manufacturers and retailers, and highlight the importance of integrity in the vegetarian marketplace.

The nominations for the awards were voted for through the charity’s website and members’ magazine. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges and mystery diners visited venues.