Many Boston restaurants specialize in local and organic food.
Boston boasts a wealth of all-natural and organic eateries. Seafood lovers will delight in Mare's organic Italian seafood selections. Those looking for raw and vegan options will enjoy the sophisticated presentation at Grezzo. Sushi lovers need look no further than Genki Ya's all-natural and organic maki and sashimi, and diners craving a slice can get their organic pizza fix at Stone Hearth in Cambridge. For laid-back locavores, there's the Centre Street Cafe in Jamaica Plain, which specializes in serving food procured from area farmers, while foodies looking for unparalleled class and sophistication flock to Cragie's on Main for their gourmet, French-inspired local and organic offerings.
Mare
Mare, an Italian seafood restaurant in Boston's North End, is known for its fresh, certified organic seafood dishes. Executive Chef Greg Jordan crafts menu items with entirely natural and/or organic ingredients. Mare also boasts an organic wine and beer list and has been praised in numerous local and national publications. Five- and seven-course tasting menus are available with or without wine pairings starting at $75 (as of March 2010).
Mare
135 Richmond St.
Boston, MA 02109
617-723-6273
marenatural.com
Grezzo
Grezzo (pronounced "gray-zo"), an upscale North End eatery, serves gourmet organic vegan, raw and living food. Each dish is prepared with 100 percent organic, raw, vegan ingredients, and the temperature of the food is never raised above 112 degrees Farenheit. Chefs present items from the weekly menu with artful sophistication. Grezzo has garnered praise from many of Boston's food and leisure magazines. Try one of Grezzo's unique drinks, such as their Harvest Martini, a drink of bosc- and rosemary-infused organic sake with vanilla-scented pumpkin.
Grezzo
69 Prince St.
Boston, MA 02113
857-362-7288
grezzorestaurant.com
Genki Ya
Try Genki Ya for all-natural and organic sushi. Chefs here use high-quality organic vegetables and additive-free seafood to create appetizing maki rolls, nigiri and sashimi, all free of trans fat and MSG. Genki Ya also delivers sushi within a 5-mile radius of its Harvard Street location. Party platters are available from $59.95 for a 116-piece vegetarian platter to $149.95 for a 120-piece sushi and sashimi platter (prices as of March 2010).
Genki Ya
398 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA 02446
617-277-3100
genkiyasushi.com
Centre Street Cafe
For 21 years, Centre Street Cafe in Jamaica Plain has been preparing locally grown and organic breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Owner Felicia Sanchez strives to maintain relationships with local farmers, who provide almost all of the food served at the cafe. Check the restaurant's website for a partial listing of local farmers that they purchase from.
Centre Street Café
669A Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-9217
centrestcafe.com
Stone Hearth Pizza
Stone Hearth Pizza in Cambridge specializes in organic and gluten-free pizza and gourmet salads. The restaurant has won numerous accolades in local publications and has been featured on the "Phantom Gourmet," a Boston television program featuring the best of local dining. Also try one of Stone Hearth's signature flat-bread sandwiches or baked pasta dishes.
Stone Hearth Pizza
1782 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02238
617-492-1111
stonehearthpizza.com
Craigie on Main
Craigie On Main received 11 awards and honors for their innovative organic cuisine in 2009 alone and has been recognized in local and national publications including "GQ" and "Bon Apetit." Chef Tony Maws crafts French-inspired dishes using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. The menu changes daily based on ingredient quality and availability. For the ultimate gourmet organic dining experience, try the 10-course tasting menu, set at a fixed price of $115 (as of March 2010).
Craigie On Main
853 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-497-5511
craigieonmain.com
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