[nyc] food & restaurant
sparky's all american food [posted on September 19, 2006]
Discovered by SSF co-founder Rebecca Luke on a recent trip to the Big Apple, sparky's all american food is a great little mom n pop burger shop serving family-farmed organically-raised chow. Among the hustle and bustle of the big city, Sparky's provides the purest and best-tasting food at the lowest possible price...and they deliver! The convenience of quick and easy food paired with organic family-farmed produce and meats...sheer sustainable style! 333 lafayette st, nyc [get directions to sparky's]
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]
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]
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]
Eco Meal [posted on June 8, 2006]
Eat farm to table in New York and New Jersey with OrganicDirect.com, who offer organic food of all kinds for delivery at wholesale prices. Get goods from organic dairy, meat and poultry, pastries and peanut butter to cheesecake, beer and chocolate. They also tailor their services to specific diets such as vegetarian, gluten-free and raw food lovers, by offering a huge selection of fresh organically grown fruits, nuts and soy products. [Organic Direct]
Brooklyn Brewery [posted on April 24, 2006]
Since it began in 1988, the Brooklyn Brewery has been deeply involved in and committed to the community it serves. From support of local and international non-profits to donations of time, money, beer and the tasting room of the brewery, the Brooklyn Brewery believes that civic involvement is good for the community and their business. They are also powered by 100% wind-generated energy, helping insure their beer is as responsibly-made as it is tasty. [Brooklyn Brewery]
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]
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]
Green Drinks [posted on April 22, 2006]
A lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business, Green Drinks is a monthly occasion for people who work in the environmental field to meet up for a drink. It's a great way to catch up with people you know, to meet some new greenies and build a green network. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organizing network that has spread to fourteen countries around the world. [Green Drinks]
