Celebrate Earth Day By Dining Out

By Amy Cavanaugh in Food on Apr 22, 2012 6:00PM

You've already picked up trash in your neighborhood and traveled on foot rather than by car, now what else can you do to celebrate Earth Day? Head into one of these spots for a tasty bite that helps support the Earth.

Magnolia Bakery offers special cupcakes for most holidays, and $1 from the purchase of an Earth Day cupcake ($3.50) goes to the Active Transportation Alliance, a local organization that works to improve walking, biking, and transit options. Buy six cupcakes, and you'll also take home an eco-friendly tote bag.

At Elate, sample Chef Michael Noll's Green City Market Gazpacho for free. Also on special is the Elate Ginger Fixx TreeTini, which is made with Veev Acai spirit and ginger beer. The cocktail is $8 (regularly $12), and part of the TreeTini program that plants a tree for each drink sold. Also, parking is free if you drive a hybrid vehicle.

Tonight Uncommon Ground on Clark hosts a three course dinner for $30, $5 of which will be donated to Chef's Collaborative and matched by Organic Valley. Available dishes include tempura avocado tacos, bacon-crusted Gunthorp Farm chicken breast, and warm Seedling Farm blueberry bread pudding. Call 773-929-3680 for reservations.