food & restaurant
Matisse & Jack's [posted on July 28, 2006]
Finally, a healthy alternative to all those energy bars on the market! With these mixes, you can make your own planet and body-friendly snacks at home. By buying Matisse and Jack’s creations helps save you money in the long run, as well as have fresher treats to eat. Available in a number of Bay Area stores, you can also order these nutritional homemade mixes online. Bored with energy bars? Check out the recipes on their website for new ideas. [Matisse & Jack's]
Marshall's Farm Honey [posted on July 28, 2006]
We all know that buying local foods, whether organic or not, is one of the best things we can do for the environment and the economy. Look no further for natural & organic gourmet honeys from the mountains, valleys, seacoasts and back yards of the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in American Canyon, Marshall’s Farm ships all over the world and was recently certified Kosher. With over 20 different types of honey, you’ll have no problem finding one that tempts your taste buds. [Marshall's Farm Honey]
Amy's Kitchen [posted on July 28, 2006]
As one of the most well-known vegetarian food lines, the founders began their family business in Petaluma in 1987. Named after their daughter, Amy’s Kitchen has been at the forefront of vegetarian health. Using local, organic, and natural ingredients is key, as well as helping those with special diets (dairy allergies, diabetic ... etc). Thinking of becoming a vegetarian or just wanting to eat healthier? Look for Amy’s goodies! [Amy's Kitchen]
Le Pain Quotidien [posted on July 27, 2006]
The idea behind Le Pain Quotidien is simply to make good daily bread. Naturally, that means it's organic, supporting sustainable farming and bringing customers the best possible bread. Organic coffee, tea and milk help round out the menu; your visit might also include the "communal table," where customers can gather to share the organic food and create an organic experience. [Le Pain Quotidien]
modmix [posted on July 21, 2006]
Giving cocktail hour a healthy, modern makeover, modmix stirs things up with their organic cocktail mixers. With luscious flavors like lavender lemon drop, citrus margerita and pomegranate cosmopolitan, they encourage you to enjoy life slowly and completely, sip by sip. Used at events by conscious celebs like Heather Graham and Gwen Stefani, modmix has also been put to the task at the MTV Movie Awards, The Apprentice and designer Ben Sherman. [modmix]
Zen Palate [posted on July 20, 2006]
Zen Palate's goal is to enlighten the individual through their sense of taste by providing delicious, vibrant and versatile vegetarian foods and food services. Zen Palate's menu is composed of a diverse mixture of Eastern and Western ingredients and New York fusion cooking. Rather than buying processed ingredients from manufacturers, they produce most of their foods on site from daily-fresh, top quality vegetables and fruits. [Zen Palate]
The Organic Grill [posted on July 20, 2006]
At the Organic Grill, 99.9% of the foods, drinks, pastries, and desserts have been prepared using clean, sustainably raised materials. Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner, the Organic Grill is committed to promoting organic agriculture, and supporting local growers and artisanal food producers whenever possible. [The Organic Grill]
Happy Buddha [posted on July 20, 2006]
The gourmet fare at the Happy Buddha is inspired by traditional Buddhist culinary techniques and artfully done with a modern twist, setting new standards for modern vegetarian cooking! It is a priority at Happy Buddha to use organic ingredients in all of their dishes. Happy Buddha is the fusion of innovative vegetarian cuisine, Zen surroundings, and respect for all living things. [Happy Buddha]
Earth Pledge [posted on July 20, 2006]
Earth Pledge identifies and promotes innovative techniques and technologies that restore the balance between human and natural systems. Through demonstration, education, and research, they deliver viable models to government, industry, and communities. The New York region is the laboratory for implementing replicable solutions that will inspire and facilitate a global transition to sustainability. [Earth Pledge]
Pasta & Co [posted on July 20, 2006]
Often described as "gourmet take-out and food shops," Pasta & Co stores are veritable meal stores, convenient Seattle neighborhood sources for meal makings. Pick up ready-to-eat-or-heat foods made each day in their kitchens. There is an entire menu of fresh and frozen foods from appetizers to soups to salads to entrees to desserts, and the best part: they make extensive use of organic and whole foods, insuring your recipe is as healthy for you and the planet as it is tasty. [Pasta & Co]
Earthmatters [posted on July 19, 2006]
Earthmatters organic market was created to bring a change and a chance for better community life these days where junk food is taking over everywere. Earthmatters felt the need to bring you better and healthier foods, believing that if we take care of each other we actually taking care of ourselves. [Earthmatters]
Counter [posted on July 19, 2006]
Delicious vegetarian food using only the finest organic ingredients, including vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers from Counter’s own roof top garden. Counter boasts an eclectic selection of over 150 organic and bio-dynamic wines from around the world, a unique selection of organic Martinis made with house made infused vodka’s, and organic beers. [Counter]
City Harvest [posted on July 19, 2006]
City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City. They do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. Millions of pounds of good, edible food are thrown away each year by New York City food businesses. At the same time, more than one million people are hungry, including nearly 350,000 children and more than 140,000 senior citizens. City Harvest is the link between those who have so much and those who have too little. [City Harvest]
Organic Wine Company [posted on July 18, 2006]
Run by a brother and sister team in San Francisco, the Organic Wine Company has been cultivating organic grapes since 1972. In addition to producing a small amount of wine themselves, they're responsible for importing the first French organic wines into the United States, and have expanded to include wines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand and California. Stop by the shop in San Francisco or order online. [Organic Wine Company]
Waste-Free Lunches [posted on July 12, 2006]
Several years ago, a group of environmentally-conscious moms in California decided to start packing waste-free lunches for their children and themselves. When teachers, parents, and friends became interested in the concept, they began collecting waste-free lunch information to share with them. It soon became clear that families in other parts of the country were interested in learning more, so they decided to post the information on the Web--at wastefreelunches.org. [Waste-Free Lunches]
