so i’m originally from the Bay but now live in Boston, and am getting really involved in my local underground, sustainable food movement. since i know the bay area is sort of the birth of this stuff, when i’m home for... (30 replies, last updated by ML8000 January 12, 2009)

For a Significant Birthday, my friend would like to eat at a restaurant that tries to buy local, "sustainable" (i.e., with an eye towards environmentalism, not over-fished, etc.) foods. I know about the White Dog Cafe, but the... (12 replies, last updated by Bigley9 March 9, 2007)

the foods CHer avoid and why. So, what have you, as a socially conscious issue, stopped eating and why? (40 replies, last updated by Passadumkeg January 5, 2009)

Home and Delfina are actually two place that I would NOT recommend for sustainable (do you mean organic?) food. Foreign Cinema and Zuni (that’s a little outside your prescribed area, but not by much) are your best bets. (19 replies, last updated by JojoA February 4, 2006)

Any one know of good sites that will help me source and learn about prepping and cooking "sustainable foods"? Lots of chefs are hopping on board this train, how do I do it at home!? You know, like the Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall... (9 replies, last updated by krushdnasty December 11, 2006)

i was hoping to take a friend to zatar’s in berkeley tonight but they’re closed for the next week. any recommendations out there on other restaurants in the east bay that serve only or primarily organic foods (meat... (16 replies, last updated by Tim February 12, 2004)

I saw an ad for a benefit for Play 4 Life, a local non-profit which teaches local and sustainable food habits to NYC children. Given the current prominence of locavores in the public eye, it sounds like an interesting event,... (2 replies, last updated by JungMann June 18, 2008)

products. They use Local Food Plus designated sources for produce and other products. Their meat and fish also comes from sustainable sources. We’ve had dinner there just as they started to introduce these new initiatives.... (4 replies, last updated by Googs July 3, 2008)

Too funny. When I read this headline, I figured you meant free happy hour food and sample give-aways at the supermarket. I guess that’s my definition of sustainable foraging. I did a lot of it in college. (2 replies, last updated by maddogg280 May 20, 2008)

The Monterey Aquarium has just released its quarterly update of seafood that can be eaten without endangering any species. They kicked it off with an event headedby Alice Waters in which several chefs prepared dishes from... (0 replies, last updated by jaweino May 23, 2002)

How do you think a sustainably oriented, farm to table restaurant would do here in the Jacksonville area? Is it overdue, or are the dinners here too in love with chicken wings and coors light? Looking to open this concept, but... (3 replies, last updated by alwpehrson April 7, 2008)

Hi folks, My brother is visiting from the Bay Area, and he wants to find a restaurant that serves sustainable food down here. Does anybody know of such a place on the Westside? Bonus points if it’s tasty. Extra bonus points... (5 replies, last updated by greengelato May 21, 2007)

Anyone know of caterers that are focused on local, sustainable food. For an idea of what we’re looking for check out this wedding: http://orangette.blogspot.com/2007/08/so-we-feasted.html We want thoughtful, intimate,... (4 replies, last updated by baltoellen April 2, 2008)

I don’t understand why buying only locally-produced food is considered "sustainable." Should Midwesterners, for instance, never eat seafood? Should Alaskans never have healthy vegetables raised elsewhere? Nothing personal,... (33 replies, last updated by tom porc May 27, 2007)

I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving this year for a group of 18 people. Granted, only 14 will be having turkey, as the rest are vegetarian. I’m interested in, at the very least, researching a reputable farm/company to purchase a... (4 replies, last updated by delk September 29, 2009)