We recognize restaurants taking meaningful action across these core areas:
- Ethical Sourcing: Making thoughtful sourcing choices that support responsible producers, local food systems, and more sustainable ingredients.
- Operational Integrity: Taking practical steps to reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and improve the environmental impact of daily operations.
- Community Focus: Supporting local businesses, engaging with the community, and prioritizing employee wellbeing.
Tinġo Founding Restaurants
The first restaurants recognized by Tinġo for their commitment to responsible and sustainable dining. Each was independently researched and evaluated by Tinġo based on publicly available information about their practices.
Providence
At Providence, sustainability guides every decision. Chef Michael Cimarusti built the restaurant’s identity around a…
Farmhouse Inn
The Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn sits at the center of a historic 1873 estate in…
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food is a pioneer of the “Clean Fast Food” movement. Often called…
Chi Spacca
A distinguished member of the Mozza family in Los Angeles is a “meat-centric” temple that…
Quail & Condor
Quail & Condor is a small bakery that combines expert baking with thoughtful sourcing. Melissa…
Waterbar
Waterbar sits on the Embarcadero with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and one of…
Birdsong
Birdsong sits in the industrial center of SoMa and brings together old-world techniques with modern…
Café Gratitude
Café Gratitude doesn’t just serve clean food. It has spent years building the supply chain…
The Plot
The Plot is a plant-based, zero-waste restaurant that has redrawn what’s possible for food in…
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