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.
Malibu Farm
Malibu Farm was founded by Helene Henderson in 2008, with cooking classes taught out of…
Quince
At Quince, Chef Michael Tusk and his wife Lindsay have created a culinary sanctuary where…
The Restaurant at JUSTIN
The Restaurant at JUSTIN sits on the grounds of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso…
Crossroads Kitchen
Crossroads Kitchen is the restaurant that changed what vegan fine dining looks like in America….
Gracias Madre
Gracias Madre brings traditional Mexican cuisine to life with a fully organic, plant-based menu in…
Lunchette
Lunchette takes a fresh approach to the grab-and-go concept, showing that convenience and caring for…
SingleThread
At SingleThread, Chef Kyle Connaughton and Head Farmer Katina Connaughton have perfected the Japanese philosophy…
Shojin
Shojin offers a mindful dining experience that goes beyond the usual idea of vegan food….
Sipeos Restaurant & Bar
Sipeos brings new energy to Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza as the Bay Area’s first vegetarian…
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