food & restaurant
Essential Baking Company [posted on July 10, 2006]
Bakers of some of Seattle's finest artisan breads, pastries and desserts, the Essential Baking Company has set out to preserve, cultivate, and honor traditional methods of food preparation with a commitment to using organic ingredients. They also really walk the walk, recently shifting its entire delivery fleet to B99 (99% biodiesel). [Essential Baking Company]
World Pantry [posted on June 28, 2006]
Many of our favorite organic and all-natural brands can be found through this website. From Annie Chun’s all natural Asian foods and Eco Teas to Giusto’s organic baking ingredients and Nature’s Path packaged foods, it is possible to find everything you need for an indulging meals, as well as everyday snacks. Based right in San Francisco, you can be sure WorldPantry.com will ignite new cooking creativity in your kitchen. [World Pantry]
Rainbow Grocery [posted on June 21, 2006]
Their purpose is to provide natural, organic, vegetarian food and environmentally/health conscious products at an affordable price. Rainbow Grocery is a independent, collectively run, worker owned and operated cooperative at which decision making and responsibilities are shared through democratic structures and elected committees. They are also a Certified Green Business which recently received a Bay Area Green Business Award. [Rainbow Grocery]
Planet Organics [posted on June 21, 2006]
Get fresh, California-grown, organics produce and groceries delivered weekly or bi-weekly with no contract to sign? That’s heaven for most of us, and Planet Organics has been making it happen in the Bay Area since 1997. Their prices are about the same or less than you would find at an organic grocery store. Plus, you save you the value of your time and gas for your car. [Planet Organics]
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market [posted on June 16, 2006]
This California Certified Farmers Market is operated by CUESA, the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. There are four markets per week, all of which take place at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Beginning in 1993, the Market has been a crucial link between San Francisco residents and the local farmers who practice sustainable agriculture. You can find more than produce here, such as fish, fresh meat, cheeses, preserves, flowers, breads, and artisan crafts. [Ferry Plaza Farmers Market]
The Green Table Organic Catering [posted on June 16, 2006]
Whether a private party, a wedding, or business meeting, they can take care of all of your needs. Their services include: Party and Event Planning, Floral Design with Organic Flowers, Party and Food Design, Foraging and Menu Development, as well as Full Service Catering. The Green Table is focused on seasonal foods and serving the bounty that our local farmers, fishers, and ranchers have to offer. [The Green Table Organic Catering]
Slow Food San Francisco [posted on June 16, 2006]
Founded in 1986, this international organization’s aim is to protect the pleasures of the table from homogenization of modern fast food and life. Through a variety of initiatives, it promotes gastronomic culture, develops taste education, conserves agricultural biodiversity and protects traditional foods at risk of extinction. [Slow Food SF]
Sellers Market [posted on June 16, 2006]
The eco-friendly, straight-from-the-earth food will sing you a song about the people it’s met, the local growers who nurtured it, the craftsmen who took it by the hand and turned it into something special. These are people who know food, how to grow it, cut it, chop it, raise it and guide it to perfection. We call them artisans, and all their gourmet creations – the flatbread frittatas, the pancetta Cobb salad, the turkey and triple cream brie sandwich – come from the Artisan Kitchen at Sellers Market. [Sellers Market]
San Francisco Vegetarian Society [posted on June 16, 2006]
This non-profit organization has been working in the Bay Area for nearly 40 years, promoting a vegetarian diet as a healthful and humane way of life. The Society hosts events throughout the year such as vegetarian potlucks, picnics, dining out and lectures. Monthly meetings are held the second Saturday of the month and everyone is welcome. They always appreciate help from volunteers, whether it is once in a while or on an ongoing basis. [San Francisco Vegetarian Society]
Row 11 [posted on June 16, 2006]
For a great Pinot Noir, you have to find a winemaker brave enough to make it. Second, there are 30,000 acres grown in California that can make authentic Pinot Noir; you have to find which eleven rows are the best. That is what Row 11 is all about. Owner Ricardo D. is an expert in seven counties. He has personally worked with, shared ideas with, and helped over 1,000 winemakers and wineries. [Row 11]
Om Organics [posted on June 16, 2006]
A project of the San Francisco Foundation-Community Initiative Funds, and made possible by contributions from foundations and conscientious individuals like you, Om Organics is your community resource for organic, sustainably grown foods in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission of Om Organics is to increase the demand for organic agriculture in the Bay Area through education, appreciation, access, and farm support. [Om Organics]
Numi [posted on June 16, 2006]
From the mountains of China to the valleys of India; from the fields of the African Sahara to the rainforests of the Americas, Numi insures the freshest ingredients of the season's latest pickings. Their teas and herbs are certified Organic, Kosher and Halal and they are committed to work with fair-traded farmers. Using only full-leaf tea in their teabags ensures the taste of each tea offers a clean, crisp and long lasting experience. [Numi]
Mollie's Natural Kitchen [posted on June 16, 2006]
Made from all-natural and organic ingredients and cooked locally in small batches, these heat and serve soups can be found in numerous natural food stores. You can find them in 12 or 24 ounce, microwaveable-save containers (which are also reusable). With seven vegetarian varieties to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding a favorite. You may know Mollie from her ever-popular Moosewood Cookbooks, which were first published in 1977. [Mollie's Natural Kitchen]
Millennium Restaurant [posted on June 15, 2006]
A gourmet dining experience is created for you out of vegetarian, healthy, and environmentally friendly foods, while also striving to make vegetarian dining fun and exciting. Millennium is nestled in the heart of a food lover's city, and they are committed to keeping that tradition alive. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavors and styles of many cultures and all of their dishes are completely animal and genetically modified-free. [Millennium Restaurant]
Herbivore Restaurant [posted on June 15, 2006]
With two SF locations, this all vegan restaurant offers an international menu, and an enjoyable eating atmosphere. The locations are thoughtfully designed to be both casual and elegant. The food is enjoyed by both vegans and non-vegans due to the quality and method of preparation, and the variety and richness of their menu. [Herbivore Restaurant]
