Vancouver’s street-food scene has come a long way since it was dominated by hot dogs several years ago, and it keeps on getting better. Trucks and stalls offering Indian curries, fish tacos, vegan burgers, freshly pressed juices, and more now line urban streets. So when Georgia Straight readers were asked to name the best restaurant trend of the year on the Golden Plates ballot, many picked food trucks as their number one.

Several readers pointed specifically to food-truck gatherings, such as last summer’s Food Cart Fest outside the Waldorf Hotel and the Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s Street Food City II. Others noted the wide range of cuisine that food trucks offer, including Korean, Salvadoran, and Southern-style comfort food.

Readers also cited the rise of vegetarian and vegan-friendly eateries as a top trend, applauding new restaurants like the Acorn, Heirloom, and the Parker. At the other end of the spectrum, nose-to-tail dining offered by restaurants such as Wildebeest was also mentioned. Several voters noted the growing trend of chefs using locally sourced ingredients and the popularity of farm-to-table restaurants, such as Fable, Edible Canada, and Harvest Community Foods.

Many readers were pleased to see an increase in gluten-free options at restaurants across the city. They mentioned gluten-free pasta at Campagnolo, rice flour–breaded fish and chips at the Fish Shack, and a complete gluten-free menu at the Wallflower Modern Diner.

Straight readers also applauded the rise in craft beer and cocktail culture at restaurants and bars across Metro Vancouver. Many voters wrote that B.C.’s Bring Your Own Wine program, which launched in July 2012, was the year’s best trend.

Neapolitan pizza—which has been a big food trend in Vancouver over the past several years—scored a handful of mentions. Tacos, bacon, doughnuts, comfort food, and aburi-style sushi—offered at restaurants such as Miku, Minami, and Bistro Sakana—were also noted.