This week’s issue of Crain’s profiles a number of New York City restaurants that have implemented sustainable initiatives across their facilities and operations. It’s significant that as mainstream a publication as Crain’s is noting local eateries joining the green movement, but the press comes with good reason. According to Crain’s, the Boston-based Green Restaurant Association has certified 55 Gotham eateries to date, up from a mere 1 back in 2001; over a quarter of all the GRA-certified restaurants in the country can now be found here in New York City. As the high price of food cuts into restaurants’ profits, owners are finding ways to trim expenses through reduced energy costs.
May 14th, 2008 | Stephen Del Percio | 0 comments | ContinuedAll Posts Tagged With: "Green Restaurant Association"
NYC Eateries Earn Certification from Green Restaurant Association
Earlier this week, B.R. Guest Restaurants completed the Green Restaurant Association’s (”GRA”) certification program for all twelve of its New York City restaurants (Atlantic Grill, Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos Park, Dos Caminos Soho, Dos Camino Third, Fiamma Osteria, Vento Trattoria, Ruby Foo’s, Ruby Foo’s Times Square and Level V). B.R. Guest now [...]
June 15th, 2007 | Stephen Del Percio | 0 comments | Continued