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.
The Plot
The Plot is a plant-based, zero-waste restaurant that has redrawn what’s possible for food in…
Michael’s Santa Monica
Michael’s Santa Monica is a landmark in American dining. Opened in 1979 by Michael McCarty…
Waterbar
Waterbar sits on the Embarcadero with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and one of…
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn
Sierra Mar sits high on the cliffs of Big Sur and is the main restaurant…
Vespertine
Vespertine offers one of the most singular dining experiences in the country, housed inside “The…
Atelier Crenn
Atelier Crenn, Chef Dominique Crenn’s flagship, is more than a restaurant. It is an immersive…
The Progress
The Progress is the family-style companion to State Bird Provisions, and shares the same foundation:…
Montrio
Montrio sits in Monterey’s first firehouse, built in 1910, and has become a cornerstone of…
Gather
Since opening in 2009, Gather has operated on a simple belief: restaurants can be a…
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