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Otarian Serves Up Carbon Footprints With Its Menu

Posted on Jul 01, 2010 by Scott James.

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Eating is something we all have to do, but as all earth-conscious people know, fast food restaurants are not the place to do it. And no matter where you eat, you never really know the total impact of your meal on the Earth, right? Not anymore. Radhika Oswal, an Australian environmentalist and vegetarian, founded a fast food restaurant this spring called Otarian based on her belief that being a vegetarian is the most environmentally sound and sustainable way to live. With a motto like, “Where you can enjoy delicious food that loves life and the planet,” you know that it’s more than just a business for her. Otarian claims to be the first restaurant in the world that traces and reports the carbon footprint of everything they serve.
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McDonald’s to Open at the Louvre, Sacre Vache!

Posted on Oct 09, 2009 by Jennifer Lance.

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First the pyramid entrance, now a McDonald’s fast food restaurant: what would Louis XIV think of the modern day version of his Palais Louvre? Sure the Sun King was rather garish himself, but nothing can compete with the American icon of the golden arches for bad taste. The French are known for their fine food and art, so what place does McDonald’s have at the Louvre, even if they call it McCafe?
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Sustainable Restaurants Offer Healthy Eating Options

Posted on Jan 25, 2008 by Julie Reid.

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Luckily, the days of dreary “health-food” dining with its meager offerings of bland tofu and alfalfa sprouts are long past. These days, any city you travel to will likely feature restaurants serving food that is both nutritious and a delight to your palate.
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Eco Friendly Dining

Posted on Oct 31, 2007 by GLI Editors.

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Whether you’re on a non-stop extended vacation or you’re visiting a friend in the neighboring town, you can observe some simple rules that make dining out more eco friendly.

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