January 2005
NATURAL HOME MAGAZINE NAMES TOP 5 ECO-EATERIES IN THE U.S.
Loveland, Colo.: One of the joys of travel is finding a restaurant that makes the most of a region's unique culinary bounty. Natural Home magazine is thrilled to announce its list of the top 5 eco-eateries in the United States, as featured in the January/February 2005 issue. Pack your bags and hit the road--these eateries are well worth the trip!
NORTHEAST
FORE STREET, Portland, Maine
Why we love it: At Fore Street chef Sam Hayward tracks down food from organic farms and sustainable fisheries and ranches. His Yankee ingenuity supports local farmers and provides diners with
the highest quality foods.
Recipe in this issue: Potted Lobsters with Wild Mushrooms
* 288 Fore Street, (207) 775-2717
SOUTHWEST
HIGHLANDS BAR AND GRILL, Birmingham, Alabama
Why we love it: Chef-owner Frank Stitt's mother mortgaged her home to help launch the restaurant; in turn, he put up money for a former waiter to start an organic farm that now provides his produce.
Recipe in this issue: Slow-Roasted Grouper with Root Vegetable, Walnut, and Parsley Salad
* 2011 11th Avenue South, (205) 939-1400
* HighlandsBarAndGrill.com
MIDWEST
AURIGA, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Why we love it: Doug Flicker is so passionate about local cuisine that for years the restaurant's parking lot was home to the city's only organic farmer's market. Recently named Twin Cities' best chef, Flicker has an undying passion for food with a conscience. Flicker finds inspiration in hearty local ingredients
including foraged mushrooms, squash, celery root, and parsnips to enhance roasts, braises, risotto, and polenta made from local corn.
Recipe in this issue: Celery Root Soup with Truffle Oil and Mascarpone
* 1930 Hennepin Avenue South, (612) 871-0777
* AurigaRestaurant.com
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The KITCHEN CAFÉ, Boulder, Colorado
Why we love it: Chef-owners Hugo Matheson and Kimbal Musk have created an eco-savvy restaurant that runs on wind-powered electricity and recycles used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Diners, chefs, and local farmers all gather at The Kitchen Café to share their appreciation for sustainably grown, organic food.
Recipe in this issue: Slow-Roast Pork
* 1039 Pearl Street, (303) 544-5973
* The KitchenCafe.com
NORTHWEST
THE HERBFARM, Woodinville, Washington (outside Redmond)
Why we love it: At the Herbfarm, a nine-course dinner lasts five hours and includes a garden tour and a narrative from the owners about the culinary history behind each course. Owner Ron Zimmerman and his wife, Carrie Van Dyck, create a new menu everyday based on the life cycles of the region.
Recipe in this issue: Pumpkin Bay Souffle with Orange-Thyme Custard Sauce, by Chef Jerry Traunfeld
" 14590 NE 145th Street, (425) 485-5300
" TheHerbfarm.com
About Natural Home & Garden - Living Green, Living Well
Check out our new name and new look: Natural Home magazine is re-launching as Natural Home & Garden with its March/April 2005 issue, on newsstands February 22, 2005. Natural Home launched in 1999 just ahead of the curve and has built a highly loyal readership as the only shelter publication that is devoted to creating a natural, healthy lifestyle. Natural Home & Garden provides practical ideas, inspiring examples, and expert opinions about healthy, ecologically sound, beautiful homes and outdoor living spaces. Its message is stronger than ever as people turn to making their homes sustainable and healthy havens for their families. About 30 percent of U.S. adults-more than 63 million consumers-now purchase goods and services with a nod toward the products' health, environmental, social justice and sustainability value. The marketplace, worth $227 billion a year, is expanding at a healthy pace and is projected to reach $1 trillion annually by 2020.
About Interweave Press
In business since 1975, Interweave Press is one of the country's leading publishers of magazines and books related to crafts and natural living. Interweave is publisher of seven magazines, Interweave Knits, Beadwork, Natural Home & Garden, Piecework, Spin-Off, Handwoven, and Fiberarts.
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CONTACT: Jaime Guthals, Publicist, Natural Home & Garden, Ph 502.243.6834, Cell 502.387.2383, jaimeg@naturalhomemagazine.com
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