Time is running out to cast your vote in the Guardian 2013 Food Awards.

The competition recognises the best places to eat out in Waltham Forest, Epping Forest, and Redbridge, and everyone who votes will be entered into a special prize draw, with one lucky diner winning a slap up dinner-for-two at any of the winning restaurants.

There are nine categories to ensure that no-one misses out, but the deadline passes on Friday.

Awards will be presented for the best:

 

• Fine dining

• International restaurant

• Public house

• Oriental restaurant

• Fish and chip shop

• Takeaway

• Pie and Mash shop

• Coffee shop

• European restaurant

• Indian restaurant

The winning restaurant in each category will be presented with a certificate, and the overall winner will receive a write-up in the paper, so that everyone will know just why it is the place to be.

• To cast your vote go to www.guardian-series.co.uk/foodawards