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Karen has been a travel enthusiast since she was a young child. It has always been a dream of hers to see as much of the world as possible. Last year, while she was sailing transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2, a gentleman expressed an interest in publishing a detailed journal she’d kept of her 7 week European vacation. This inspired her to start an Ezine of her own, and combine her passion for traveling with her passion for saving the planet. She hopes you enjoy reading about her experiences around the world as much as she enjoys writing about them.
Marla is an an avid reader and self-described news junkie. She has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in English and has always had a passion for writing. She has never hesitated to express her opinion about anything. Marla attributes her interest in environmental issues to her Breast Cancer diagnosis 17 years ago. She makes it a point to keep an eye on current news and events that impact our environment and global health.
Andrea has a passion for product specification in the construction, renovation and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. Over the last several years, she has become fascinated with how the construction industry and other businesses related to it are developing and utilizing more eco-friendly, renewable, and sustainable products. This is happening in many other industries as well. In this column, she invites you to share in her discoveries as she explores the “greening” of business. Andrea Goldman holds a bachelors degree in Sociology from SUNY at Albany and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University Law School.
Mar
08
by Karen R.
Last night I had the pleasure of dining at Café D’Alsace on the upper east side of Manhattan. My mother sat in the back seat of my car, eyes shut, hands clutching anything she could find that didn’t move, as I drove her into the city in the pouring rain to enjoy dinner with her grandchildren. It was well worth it! My son selected this restaurant, one of his neighborhood favorites. The food is fresh and delicious. All the desserts, including the ice cream and sorbets, are prepared in their kitchen.
Café D’Alsace is one of nine restaurants that make up the Tour de France Restaurant Group. All the restaurants in the group have been certified by the Green Restaurant Association, a U.S. non-profit organization that provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. The GRA provides a convenient and cost-effective way for restaurants, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers to become more environmentally responsible. Certified green restaurants must achieve points in the following categories: Water Efficiency, Waste Reduction & Recycling, Sustainable Furnishings and Building Materials, Sustainable Food, Energy, Disposables and Chemical & Pollution Reduction. Additionally, they must have a full-scale recycling program, be free of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam,) and receive yearly environmental education. No small task, but well worth the effort… Café D’Alsace earned “charter” certification.
Visit Café D’Alsace to experience Chef Philippe Roussel’s expertise in Alsatian cuisine www.cafedalsace.com For more information on how to find a green restaurant in your neighborhood, visit www.dinegreen.com
To view a colorful variety of menu selections , please check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/planetsixtysix/sets/72157626223421830/