food & restaurant
St. Peter's Brewery [posted on April 23, 2006]
Based at St. Peter, South Elmham, near Bungay in Suffolk, St. Peter's brews up some of England's finest organic bitter and ale. Organic Hallertau hops from New Zealand and Soil Association accredited, organically-grown Chariot malted barley combine with St. Peter's own single-strand yeast and their on-location well water to produce beers that are steeped in grand UK traditions with modern twists of style and ingredients. [St. Peter's Brewery]
Summerhill Pyramid Winery [posted on April 23, 2006]
Canada's most visited winery, Summerhill Pyramid is also their largest certified organic vineyard. With over 65 acres of organically-grown Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Ehrenfelser and Pinot Meunier flourishing in the northernmost desert viticulture region of the world. using no herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers in the soil, Summerhill adds glacier rock dust to provide trace minerals, which produce more flavorful, healthier foods wherever they are used. [Summerhill Pyramid Winery]
Temple Bruer Wines [posted on April 23, 2006]
Proudly certified as a ISO 9001:2000 compliant company, Temple Bruer Winery in Australia has long held to the philosophy that responsible farmers should aim to minimise chemical inputs into our environment. This philosophy was put into practice in the early 1990's, when conversion to fully certified organic grapegrowing practices commenced. Today, all of their plantings are certified as A-Grade Organic by Australian Certified Organics, and produce award-winning white and red wines enjoyed by many throughout Australia. [Temple Bruer]
Wychwood Brewery [posted on April 23, 2006]
The UK's largest brewer of organic ales, Wychwood Brewery's Duchy Originals was created by the Prince of Wales in 1990. Inspired by his belief in the clear advantages of organic farming, the production of natural and healthy foods and sound husbandry which helps to regenerate and protect the countryside. Profits from sales of Duchy Originals products are donated to The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation, which has to date raised more than £1.7 million. [Wychwood Brewery]
Food Fight Vegan Grocery [posted on April 23, 2006]
A cross between a grocery store and convenience store with an all-vegan twist, Food Fight! is well stocked with everything a modern vegan could want, including junk food and drinks, chips and fake meat. If you're tired of having to settle on what the rest of the veg market will give you, check 'em out. The store itself is in Portland, OR, with an online version full of vegan treats at a click of a mouse. [Food Fight! Vegan Grocery]
Whole Foods Market [posted on April 23, 2006]
Nearly single-handedly responsible for transforming the organic food market and bringing it to the mainstream, Whole Foods Market the is world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 184 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. They strive to offer the highest quality, least processed, most flavorful and naturally preserved foods, and are also leaders in alternative energy boosters, as a 100% wind-powered business for 2006. [Whole Foods Market]
Chez Panisse [posted on April 23, 2006]
Started by Alice Waters in 1971, Chez Panisse has always been about running a restaurant like a dinner party with friends. The menu changes every night, designed to be appropriate to the season and composed to show off the finest ingredients available from the Bay Area. Alice and Chez Panisse have become convinced that the best-tasting food is organically grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically and socially sound. The quest for such ingredients has largely determined the restaurant's cuisine. [Chez Panisse]
The Farmers Diner [posted on April 23, 2006]
Located in Barre, Vermont, The Farmers Diner demonstrates that buying local foods and making them available to the entire community is possible and profitable. Currently over 65 cents of every food dollar we spend goes to farmers and small-scale food producers who live and work within 70 miles of the diner. From the success of this first location, The Farmers Diner is building more diners, first in Vermont and then regionally, to continue the good work of reviving a strong rural community. [The Farmers Diner]
Green Restaurant Association [posted on April 23, 2006]
A national non-profit organization whose mission is to create an ecologically sustainable restaurant industry, Green Restaurant Association provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing involving everyone from restaurants, manufacturers, vendors to government, media, and restaurant customers. Whether you're a restauranteur or just looking for a place to have dinner, they can help you make eating out a greener experience. [Green Restaurant Association]
Outstanding in the Field [posted on April 23, 2006]
A traveling restaurant-style evening showcasing the fabulous connection between farm and table, Outstanding in the Field roams the country putting on dinners that feature the best of local foods. Generally on a farm, ranch, sea cave, winery or other locale, the dinners are combine fabulous food, passionate people and local producers who pair dinner with wine and information to provide the best that the local food experience has to offer. Check the site to see when they'll come to your town. [Outstanding in the Field]
Chef's Collaborative [posted on April 22, 2006]
Chefs Collaborative is a national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine by celebrating the joys of local, seasonal, and artisanal cooking. The Collaborative inspires action by emphasizing the benefits of sustainable food practices and showcasing the tools for making knowledgeable purchasing decisions. Their membership has grown to over 1,000 participating members across the country to date. [Chefs Collaborative]
EcoCert International [posted on April 22, 2006]
An inspection and certification body accredited to verify the conformity of organic products against the organic regulations of Europe, Japan and the United States, EcoCert's certification mark insures the cosmetics, beauty products and food it labels are organic, whether its a farm or processing and importing/exporting/trading operation. EcoCert is also represented in France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Spain to certify European companies. [EcoCert]
EcoFish [posted on April 22, 2006]
Concerned with the worldwide decline in sustainable fishing practices, EcoFish is out to provide the highest quality, healthiest, all natural seafood to customers, support sustainable fisheries, and reverse the decline of marine bio-diversity by encouraging a shift in consumer demand away from over-exploited fisheries. They've got resources for consumers, retailers and restaurants alike, helping everyone enjoy great seafood while encouraging sustainable fishing. [EcoFish]
United States Farmer's Market Directory [posted on April 22, 2006]
Farmer's markets are such great sources of food for so many reasons: they get you the freshest, most local food possible, you support local economies, reduce shipping distances and carbon emissions all while building a local community. This directory has listings of farmer's markets in each of the 50 states here in the US; there's at least one near you! [United States Farmer's Market Directory]
Fallen Fruit [posted on April 22, 2006]
Part art project, part social commentary, part guerilla community-building, Fallen Fruit is taking back public open space, one apple at a time. By producing maps of food producing trees accessible to public space, Fallen Fruit encourages citizens to learn about the free food sources in their local communities, and we can all eat the results. They encourage everyone to harvest, plant and sample public fruit, which is what we call all fruit on or overhanging public spaces such as sidewalks, streets or parking lots. [Fallen Fruit]
