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Clean Plates reviews are the only restaurant reviews that combine the expertise of a nutritional consultant and a food writer/critic. In addition to each restaurant being visited, Clean Plates employs a rigorous multi-step assessment process including thorough research into ingredient sourcing; quality of cooking oils; preparation techniques; eco-friendly, sustainable practices; and ability to accommodate specific dietary needs. Visit www.cleanplates.com to get healthy, clean eating tips and recipes—plus, dish with the chefs and pioneers leading the sustainable charge to a table near you.
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A Picket Fence and All at Elizabeth’s Neighborhood Table
Elizabeth’s Neighborhood Table adds some suburban flair to the Upper West Side with a lemony exterior and picturesque white picket fence.
At Naya Express, the Vegetables Don’t Lie
The tomatoes at Lebanese fast food spot Naya Express taste like tomatoes. The arugula tastes deliciously bitter.
Salud Serves a Fresh Spin on the Basics
Salud features vibrant takes on Mexican and American standards featuring organic ingredients, produce by the bushel, and a smattering of meat.
Greensquare Tavern Has a Holistic Touch
John Marsh, chef and managing partner at Greensquare Tavern, is a holistic lifestyle coach. His Flatiron District restaurant features lovingly worn blue-and-white tile floors, exposed brick walls, and tabletop plants in terra cotta pots.
The Fat Radish Is the Real Deal
The Fat Radish is the real deal. British chef-owner Ben Towill is as adept at coaxing bold flavors from humble vegetables as he is fastidious about where he sources from places like Brooklyn’s Pierless Fish and Garden of Spices poultry farm in upstate New York.
Mulberry & Vine, Simple and Fine
“Eat Local, Cook Global” is the mantra at the new Tribeca eatery, Mulberry & Vine.
Ellary’s Greens: Healthy and Gourmet
Tucked away on Carmine Street, Ellary’s Greens is bringing healthy and affordable gourmet dining to the West Village.
Brinkley’s Masters Organic Bar Food
Brinkley’s, a pub in Soho, is known for its organic bar food.
Sweetgreen, a Solid Salad Spot
Sweetgreen, Manhattan’s latest salad-showcasing eatery has landed in the space adjacent to The NoMad Hotel.
Brickyard Gastropub, a Cut Above
Brickyard Gastropub, a restaurant on 9th Avenue in New York City, is offering something a little more sustainable and a lot better.