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  • Los Angeles Area

    Locali "conscious convenience" in Hollywood

    I stopped by the new Locali store this morning on Franklin Ave. next to the Mayfair (or is it Gelson’s now?) The concept may sound a little self-conscious but it’s pretty cool — nearly everything is either... (1 reply, last updated by lil mikey March 5, 2009)

  • Not About Food

    Using Chowhound for social consciousness?

    Threats to shark populations threatens whole oceanic life systems. I hope this thread is allowed to continue. My comments concerning the social consciousness issue of food waste in the US and Europe is usually followed by a quick... (97 replies, last updated by chowser September 10, 2009)

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    group, organic ingredients, cocktails in SF

    It’s late notice on a group outing this Saturday, with up to 10 planning to join. We need to find a place that serves good food and drinks. We’d like something... —not too small or too loud —mid to high end... (4 replies, last updated by Pei November 20, 2008)

  • Manhattan

    In Defense of Beacon Restaurant on 56th St.

    I had made reservations for tonight at Beacon at 25 W 56th St. I made the reservations based on location and searching for a restaurant that was as eco conscious as possible in the area, that I could get reservations to one day... (1 reply, last updated by elecsheep9 June 10, 2008)

  • Ontario (including Toronto)

    Green restaurants in TO?

    Live at Dupont and Spadina is definitely very organic and eco-conscious in their cooking. I imagine they’re also very conscious in their practices. I would expect similar things of Fressen on Queen West. And I’d second... (10 replies, last updated by pescatarian February 11, 2007)

  • General Chowhounding Topics

    Heirloom tomatoes year-round?

    ) by the time you buy them. picking them green also makes them more resilient for shipping. on a side note, you’re not being at all conscious of “food miles” you eco-terrorist! (5 replies, last updated by beachmouse May 5, 2009)

  • Wine

    Chateau Lhorens in a Wooden Box

    Haven’t tried it, but interesting caption in their product placement pamphlet: "CASK WINE – 4 Bottles in an Eco-Friendly Box Containing the equivalent of 4 bottles of wine, the result is 85% less landfill waste, and a... (4 replies, last updated by George in LA January 11, 2008)

  • Los Angeles Area

    Fresh Salmon

    shortcuts. Eco-consciousness is always based on emotion, never on facts. Has any salmon consumer questioned agendas or are they so wrapped up in self-congratulatory do-gooding that they believe every pamphlet that is handed to... (24 replies, last updated by Michael April 12, 2003)

  • Pennsylvania

    Best Organic/Seasonal in Philadelphia

    Seconding Horizons. Hands down best restaurant in Philly, with the eco-consciousness as a bonus. (Caveat: I am vegetarian but know plenty of meat-eaters who are equally smitten.) You may want to give them a call re: how much of... (9 replies, last updated by Boognish April 30, 2009)

  • Washington DC & Baltimore Area

    Best meatloaf?

    that is so great to hear. an eco-conscious media mogul ..... who woulda thunk it? looking forward to trying it. as far as bison goes....i’m ashamed to say i’ve never tried it? can anyone attest to its distinct flavors... (30 replies, last updated by littlew1ng January 7, 2009)

  • Ontario (including Toronto)

    first date on a budget...

    RiceBar in Kensington? Pretty patio and nice, fresh food (also, excellent tails too, although budget restrictions are noted). Very eco-conscious spot so you may just seem green versus temporarily destitute. www.ricebar.ca Although... (27 replies, last updated by merlot143 August 26, 2008)

  • Los Angeles Area

    hip enough for 20 something but food good enough for 30 something

    grubtrotters: When you say “greenest” restaurants, do you mean that there are a lot of trees around? Or that they are enviornmentally conscious restaurants? Thanks. (12 replies, last updated by grubtrotters May 31, 2008)

  • Not About Food

    Environmentally-friendly Take-out Containers

    Kudos for wanting to use eco-friendly containers! I found out that World Centric offers some biodegradable containers (worldcentric.org). I do not know how their prices compare with “regular” stuff, though. Best of luck... (10 replies, last updated by nooodles March 15, 2006)

  • Los Angeles Area

    Is the Hollywood Farmers Market any good?

    Wow...thats a bit strong...don’t you think? Last time I checked,the foods I buy from Wild Oats and Whole Foods, Strauss Dairy,Alvarado St Bakery,Rapunzel sugars, are small, eco conscious,food producers. I buy what I can... (27 replies, last updated by THEE STEALTH January 19, 2003)

  • Los Angeles Area

    A Week of Eating Alone at LA's Best Restaurants

    to be closed! As it turns out, they are open for dinner only, Tuesday through Friday (or Saturday, I forget which). It’s a VEGETARIAN restaurant, but they don’t whack you over the head with their eco-consciousness. The... (38 replies, last updated by Foodieaholic July 19, 2008)

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