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.
SingleThread
At SingleThread, Chef Kyle Connaughton and Head Farmer Katina Connaughton have perfected the Japanese philosophy…
Valley Bar and Bottle Shop
Valley Bar + Bottle Shop opened in July 2020 on Sonoma Plaza and quickly became…
Birdsong
Birdsong sits in the industrial center of SoMa and brings together old-world techniques with modern…
Michael’s Santa Monica
Michael’s Santa Monica is a landmark in American dining. Opened in 1979 by Michael McCarty…
Le Comptoir
Le Comptoir, led by Michelin-starred Chef Gary Menes, offers one of the most personal dining…
Troubadour Bread & Bistro
Troubadour Bread & Bistro brings together a sourdough bakery and an intimate evening bistro under…
Lunchette
Lunchette takes a fresh approach to the grab-and-go concept, showing that convenience and caring for…
Jeune & Jolie
Jeune & Jolie, which means “Young & Beautiful” in French, offers a fresh take on…
Pura Vita
In 2018, Brooklyn-born Chef Tara Punzone opened Pura Vita on Santa Monica Boulevard and made…
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