From superheroes delivering pizza in tiny electric cars to menus made up entirely of raw ingredients, Twin Cities’ restaurateurs are embracing a greener approach. Here are a few of the tastiest and most environmentally sound dining options.
Galactic Pizza
Who knew superheroes eat pizza? At Galactic Pizza, diners will discover organic menu options as well as a truly green way of operating.
Galactic Pizza is powered by renewable wind energy. Even the pizza delivery is environmentally conscious; when the weather allows, spandex-clad delivery people drive electric-powered vehicles. Most of the packaging at Galactic Pizza is recyclable or biodegradable; the menus are printed on hemp paper.
Galactic Pizza purchases ingredients locally, and the mozzarella is hormone-free. The majority of toppings on the menu are organic; there are vegan meats, and any animal products are from well-treated animals that aren’t fed antibiotics or hormones.
Popular items on the menu include the Paul Bunyan pizza—regular, vegetarian or vegan—made with ingredients grown or raised in
Seward Cafe
Having been in business since 1970, Seward Cafe is collectively owned by its employees. The decisions here are made by the community, for the community. This local eatery is primarily a breakfast joint, open through the lunch hour.
The mostly vegetarian menu also has vegan and gluten-free options, and the eggs come from free-range chickens. Seward Cafe participates in a crop-share and purchases ingredients locally. The coffee is always brewing at Seward Cafe and the portions are generous. The crowd favorite is the Earth Breakfast, which mixes eggs and hash browns, with additional toppings like ranchero sauce or broccoli.
Ecopolitan
Ecopolitan boasts a menu that is entirely vegan, organic and raw.
The restaurant tries to make the overall health of the body and Earth priority without sacrificing varied and unique meals. The menu features foods consisting of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.
The food is familiar but with a whole new taste. Pizza crusts are made with buckwheat and herbs instead of flour; noodles are made from zucchini, and the vegetarian burger is a mushroom walnut patty. Drinks stick with the raw, vegan and organic philosophy, too, including juices, smoothies, teas and wine. Popular menu items include the Red Avocado Pizza and the Green Burrito.
More notable local restaurants
Cafe Brenda favors vegetarian and organic meal choices, an organic wine list and seafood selections. Restaurant Alma features organic produce supplied by local farmers. Pizza Lucé now has four locations in the
These establishments do their part to lessen the strain that many restaurants put on the environment. Now going out to eat might even make you feel like an environmental superhero. a
Amy Anderson
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