Episode 9

What does it take for a restaurant to become "Green Certified" through the National Green Restaurant Association? Join me in this conversation with Jordan Short, the head Chef at Café Manna, to learn about the world of sustainable restaurant practices. Cafe Manna has incorporated sustainability into their operations since 2008 and holds the title of being the first three-star certified green restaurant in the state of Wisconsin. In this episode, we'll explore opportunities for restaurants to embrace sustainability without compromising on taste or profitability.

National Green Restaurant Association

Cafe Manna

Episode 9

Episode Highlights

  • Cutting back food waste: smart meal planning, garden grown ingredients, seasonal menus, employee meals
  • Three base requirements: say no to polystyrene foam, and yes to recycling and composting
  • 79% of consumers prefer to dine at Certified Green Restaurants
  • Advice for restaurants who want to pursue a Green Restaurant Certification
  • Vegan entrees: moving away from "center of the plate" mentality

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