Terre à Terre, Carlstadt’s vibrant farm-to-table eatery and artisan market, is among a select group of New Jersey restaurants to be certified for eco-friendly practices.
Terre à Terre is the first Meadowlands area restaurant to have received certification as a 2-Star Certified Green Restaurant from the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national nonprofit organization that helps restaurants become more environmentally sustainable. The restaurant has undergone a rigorous certification process with GRA that covers the seven environmental categories of energy, water, waste, chemicals, food, disposable, and building.
“As a farm-to-table restaurant, our commitment to sustainability includes serving locally sourced foods, but we knew we wanted to extend that focus beyond the kitchen (and the plate) to the rest of our operation – the physical restaurant environment,” notes chef/proprietor Todd Villani. “The restaurant’s commitment to sustainability includes an eco-friendly environment through a dedicated effort to reduce waste, to recycle, conserve water, and generally pay more attention to our impact on the environment.”
“We are proud of Terre à Terre’s leadership in becoming Meadowland’s first independent Certified Green Restaurant,” said Michael Oshman, CEO and Founder of the Green Restaurant Association. “Every community has its early adopters in sustainability, and we look forward to other restaurants following Terre à Terre’s lead.”
Chef Villani’s approach reflects a broader trend in the food industry as more NJ chefs step up and serve as the voice of sustainability in their communities. Many, including Chef Villani, are forging stronger ties with farmers, growing their own produce, seeking to transform their operations so they are more environmentally responsible, and educating guests about how and where their food is grown.
With nearly 50 seats, a private dining area and outdoor garden, the Chef’s Table, which offers a multi-course gourmand tasting menu, Terre à Terre provides dining from Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; and for Sunday brunch, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Terre à Terre is located at 312 Hackensack Street, Carlstadt, New Jersey. For more information, or to learn more about farmers and artisans supplying Terre à Terre, please visit www.terreaterre.biz. Reservations may be made online or by phone at (201) 507-0500.
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