Green Sustainable San Diego

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I'm on a mission! Let's live in the healthiest and greenest city in America. I'd like to dine in restaurants that serve organic and locally grown fruits and vegies; offer USDA organic chicken and grass-fed beef; and have non-dairy options. I'd like to frequent establishments that care about reaching zero-carbon goals. Here's a list of places to support on this mission to have cleaner air & water and a healthy & safe earth! Let's all support Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.

 1. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

1999 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 471-4999

Categories: Breweries, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Escondido

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

This is one of my happy places!  I haven't sat inside, yet.  I just love the feel of the outdoors.  The setting brings me back to the Bay Area!  

It is a sustainable, green business.  The food --- FARM-to-TABLE.  Stone Brewery literally bought their…More »

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 2. Claire's on Cedros

246 N Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 259-8597
5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Sunday morning. Feelin' the San Francisco foodie vibe. Hard to find parking. Wait to be seated. Hostesses said there were squatters. Hahaha. Of course, they'll be saying the same about us!!! It's a beautiful Sunday morning in Solana Beach! The sun is…More »

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 3. Terra American Bistro

7091 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 293-7088

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: La Mesa

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Lunch was great.  Nice atmosphere. Friendly waiter.  Free appetizer when I checked in on Foursquare!  Yummy FARM-to-TABLE meal.  
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I was driving, driving, driving ... and not in the most picturesque part of El Cajon Boulevard.  All that didn't…More »

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 4. Cucina Urbana

505 Laurel St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 239-2222

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Banker's Hill

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2010

I know, I know ... I have a lot of favorites.  Well, as sad as I was when they closed Laurel, I was doubly impressed by its' transformation.

Cucina Urbana is buzzin'.  It's a kewl place to hang.  The decor is original and creative.  The staff is…More »

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 5. Red Marlin

1441 Quivira Rd
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 221-4868
5.0 star rating
  4/4/2010

Contrary to my Mom's wishes to keep this restaurant a secret, I just gotta let the cat outta the bag!  I love this place.  This restaurant has been here for 2 1/2 years.  How come I never heard of it before?  

Thanks to my wait 'til the last minute…More »

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 6. Prepkitchen

7556 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 875-7737

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: La Jolla

5.0 star rating
  6/10/2009

WOW!  What a find.  Only been open about a month!

I was walkin' around La Jolla needin' to fill a time-gap of an hour or so.  Walked past this cute patio with some people eating and chit chatting.  Never saw it before.  Looked inside --- very small.…More »

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 7. Whisknladle

1044 Wall St
La Jolla, CA 92039
(858) 551-7575

Categories: American (New), Bars, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: La Jolla

5.0 star rating
  6/14/2008

Just a girlz nite.  My BFF and I went to Whisknladle on a Thursday evening.  LUV'D IT!  Oh my, we were treated like royalty.  

The recommendation from the hostess were seats at the bar ... but lookin' inward from the dining room.  We didn't have to…More »

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 8. Arterra Restaurant

11966 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 369-6032

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Carmel Valley

5.0 star rating
  4/9/2009

What an unusual place to find such a fabulous restaurant.

Arterra is located in the Marriott Hotel in Carmel Valley.  Close to 56 freeway.  

Plush.  Posh.  Nice booths.  Great place to 'do lunch.'  Not cheap, though.  The wine list ... well, easy to…More »

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 9. Lemongrass Aveda Center for Well-Being

910 2nd St
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 633-1970

Categories: Day Spas, Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Encinitas

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Lemongrass ... Love the name, love the chillin' atmosphere in Encinitas, CA.

ORGANIC hair products.  Very rustic spa-like atmosphere.  Truly relaxing.

I have been here twice.  

First time, I found them on YELP!  Liked the reviews and organic hair…More »

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"Everyday is a Hollyday"

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Earth, Wind and Fire in the Bay Area

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The Matrix

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Etoile at Domaine Chandon in Yountville, CA

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