December 19th, 2007

Organic Dining Across America: Boston

Posted by Jessica Jensen

Here we continue our series on Organic Dining Across America.  They don’t call it Bean Town for nuthin’– there are many excellent organic restaurants for folks in Boston.

Mare

Mare calls itself a “Natural Coastal Italian Restaurant.” Restaurateur Frank De Pasquale launched Mare (Mah-Ray), the Italian word for ocean, in June 2005 in Boston’s historic North End.  Mare serves with a “coastal Italian menu,” but that’s not all. Mare boasts Boston’s first 98% natural ingredient list, based almost entirely on deep water fish, cultivated shellfish and certified organic seafood from the U.S. and Italy. Also featured is hormone-free beef, free range chicken and organic eggs, organic micro-greens and vegetables, whole grain pastas, sea salt, organic wines and more.  Come feed your tummy and your soul at Mare.

Mare is located at 135 Richmond Street, Boston 02109  Phone is (617) 723-MARE.   

Flatbread Company

The Flatbread Company comes highly recommended for its delicious, organic, comfort-foody flatbread pizzas. According to the Flatbread folks, “We serve local organic produce, free range and clean meats. All of our major ingredients are made in house and cooked in a wood fired cauldron or in a hand built wood burning earthen oven.”  We also love a restaurant that has its values displayed prominently on their website.  Here’s just a sampling of what this company aspires to provide: “Quality and integrity of ingredients; Clean food without pesticides or chemicals; Support of organic farming; Use local foods and support the community farms; Create a restaurant where children, adults and employees may renew their spirit.”  As you can see it’s a movement AND a pizza shop, so be part of the solution and visit the Flatbread Company soon.

The Flatbread Company has six locations around Massachusetts, so please click here to find one near you.

Oleana Restaurant

Oleana is a wonderful restaurant that serves seasonal, organic fare with an emphasis on foods of the Mediterranean region– leaning towards the Turkish. The blended spices, fresh vegetables, homemade ice creams and pressed coffees make Oleana a very unique treat. Siena Farms, named after Chef Ana Sortun’s and her husband Chris Kurth’s baby daughter Siena, grows all the vegetables served at Oleana during the growing season. Harvested daily, the Siena Farms produce on your plate at Oleana is as fresh as can be!

Oleana is located at 134 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Veggie Planet

Veggie Planet is exactly what you’d hope for from the name— a haven for people looking to nuzzle their muzzles in veggie delights.  Veggie Planet co-owners Dide Emmons and Adam Penn serve inventive and healthy meat-free pizzas and meals in the heart of Harvard Square. The pizza dough is completely organic and made by the Haley House, a non-profit bakery in Boston’s South End.  Veggie Planet also donates 2% of it’s food profits and 100% of its t-shirt profits to Food For Free, a non-profit organization helping to feed the hungry in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Veggie Planet is a restaurant by day and  folk music club by night– called Club Passim. 

Veggie Planet is located at 47 Palmer Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138

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