September 8, 2009

Queens County Farm Museum New York

New York’s only working historical farm (from 1697) includes landmark buildings, greenhouse, livestock, orchard, and herb garden. It hosts campouts, corn field adventures, agricultural classes, and lots of cuddly animals.

  Floral Park, Culture, Camping, Good for Groups

October 28, 2008

Rouge Tomate New York

You say tomato, so head to this UES spot, an ocean away from its original in Brussels. With a healthy outlook, every dish is calibrated to promote optimal nutrition.

  Manhattan, Food & Drink, Healthy, Lunch Spot

February 4, 2008

Gimme Coffee New York

With one pull and twist of the steamer, the creamiest sustainable cup (and buttery croissants).

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Coffee Clutch, Hipster

December 10, 2007

Blue Hill New York

If you can’t make the trip to the Hudson Valley outpost (an old Rockefeller estate with a working farm), go here for chef Dan Barber’s plentiful bounty. Fresh is the name of the game — observed and ingested with reverence.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Locavore, Prix Fixe

October 18, 2007

Back Forty New York

Savoy chef’s bucolic tavern brings the farm to the table. Back patio provides a little R&R. Stop by for a casual (read: unpretentious) brunch or dinner, and don’t forget the cider donuts.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Brunch

August 23, 2007

SuRevolution New York

A brand that helps small businesses set up sustainable economies by importing handmade goods from places like Colombia, Peru, and India. Think cotton carryalls in bold spirals of color, copper platters, leather hammocks, jewelry, and accessories.

  Downtown, Home & Garden, Ethical, Handcrafted