Habana Outpost - Brooklyn, NY
Located on the corner of Fulton Street and South Portland Avenue you will find Habana, NYC's first eco-eatery. Open during all seasons except winter, this green restaurant uses solar panels for its energy, rainwater for its bathrooms and has recycled furniture for its customers to sit on. They also provide charging stations for your cell phones and laptops. Not to mention, the option to mix your own margaritas by riding a bike! Their menu is fun and interesting just like its environment. They only have a few vegetarian dishes but it is definitely a place you should check out. On weekends from 12 - 6 pm they open their outdoor market where you can find clothes, art and other unique items and they also have a kids corner complete with gardening, crafts, face painting and more. I love how they teach children about the earth and how to take care of it. If Habana seems like a good time to you, check out their site and read more of what they are about.
Uncommon Ground - Chicago, IL
If you like honey than this place will hit the spot. On the roof of this restaurant are four active bee hives that thrive naturally. They house over 195,000 bees! The fresh honey is used for most dishes on the menu and the bees have a new home. Producing about 40 pounds of honey a year I would say they are pretty busy. Owners Michael and Helen Cameron decided to help the bees find homes when they suddenly started to abandon their hives a few years ago. I think they did a great job! They are also the first restaurant to have a certified organic rooftop farm. How cool is that!
5 Seasons Restaurant & Brewery - Atlanta, GA
Not only does this brewery make natural, efficient beer but it has great food too. Their rainwater filtration system on the roof of the restaurant collects about 900 gallons of water each 30 minute pour. If you didn't know, rainwater has a lower pH and mineral content so its better for you. This resulting in really good beer! Owners Dennis Lange and David Larkworthy have a passion for natural foods and drinks and turned this idea into a very successful business. Not only is this place providing good food and service to the community it saves it about 3,000 gallons of water a month! Now thats being green.
Chipotle - Everywhere
If you like mexican food than you will love Chipotle. If you haven't eaten there yet than where the hell have you been? They are awesome. Their food is natural, fresh and delicious and they run their company in an eco-friendly way. Plus, their prices aren't so bad either. It costs $10 to feed my boyfriend and I and that my friend is smart eating. My favorite combination: burrito bowl with rice, extra peppers & onions, a little corn, tomatoes and cheese. Yummo! I found a good article that talks about all the green choices Chipotle has made so check it out. I promise you will be impressed! Ecofriend Don't forget to check out Steve Ells brief to the Senate about the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. Chipotle is definitely evolving for change!
These are just some of the places that are taking the necessary steps toward a better earth. Do your research and see if there any places in your area that are green and doing their part. Here are a few more to add to the list and some websites to visit for more infmation:
Mixt Greens - San Francisco
Solar Roast Coffee - Pueblo, CO
Going Greener
Green Restaurant Association
Tree Hugger
The Great Green List
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