The inaugural Bull City Vegan (Chef) Challenge took place in October 2010. It was started by Eleni Vlachos and Chef Shirlé Hale-Koslowski after noticing that there was a lot of enthusiasm for vegan options and the demand was largely not being met. The 10 restaurants who competed the first year were:
Alivia’s, Beyu Caffe, Dos Perros, The Federal, Nosh, Parker & Otis, Piedmont, Rue Cler, Toast and Vin Rouge
| Best Appetizer – Rue Cler (Frisée Salad) |  |
| Runner Up – Beyu Caffe (Gumbo) |  |
| Best Entrée – Rue Cler (Lentil Sausage Ragout) |  |
| Runner Up – Toast Paninoteca (Butternut Squash Panini) |  |
| Best Dessert – Beyu Caffe (Chocolate Mousse) |  |
Competing Dishes
Alivia’s
Appetizer :: Mango Avocado Salad
Entree :: Mediterranean Vegetable Platter with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa
Appetizer :: Vegan gumbo with Shitakke Mushrooms, Eggplant, King Oyster Mushrooms, and Nopal Cactus, served with Saffron Rice
Entree :: Mix grill with Sweet Potato and Apple Medallions and roasted fennel, served on a bed of coconut curry sauce, with cranberry and pecan wild rice and drizzled with a blackberry balsamic reduction;
Dessert: Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries and Whipped Coconut Cream
Entree :: Pipian Roso of Soy Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables served with rice and beans
Appetizer :: Green Pea Pekoras and Chutney Medley
Dessert :: Lime Shortbreads with Fresh Fruit Gels
Entree :: Fall Slammer with stack of pumpkin pancakes, tempeh bacon, and choice of fresh fruit or curried potatoes
Entree :: Shepherd’s Pie with roasted pepper and side Spinach Mesclun Strawberry Salad with roasted pecans tossed with Balsamic dressing
Entree :: Artichoke Spread Panini and the Corn Salad
Entree :: Late Summer Vegetable and Rice Napolean with Spinach Puree
Appetizer 1 :: Vegetable Rillettes, House Made Hemp Seed Crackers, Arugula Salad
Appetizer 2 :: Frisée Salad with Pommes Frites, House Made Vegan Bacon, Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette, Warm Vegan Cheese Croutons
Entree :: Spicy Lentil Sausage, Corona Bean Ragout, Sautéed Greens, Mushroom Veloute
Entree :: Roasted Butternut Squash Grilled Panini; dessert: Lemon Almond Biscotti
Dessert :: Lemon Almond Biscotti
Appetizer :: Ravioli Ratatouille with basil, roasted tomatoes, and tapenade
Bull City Vegan 
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