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.
Birdsong
Birdsong sits in the industrial center of SoMa and brings together old-world techniques with modern…
Osteria Mozza
Osteria Mozza, led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, brings together Italian flavors and…
The French Laundry
The French Laundry stands as a global reference point for culinary excellence and environmental commitment.
FIG Santa Monica
FIG Santa Monica sits inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows and has been a…
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food is a pioneer of the “Clean Fast Food” movement. Often called…
Outerlands
Outerlands sits at the western edge of San Francisco, one block from the Pacific, in…
Jeune & Jolie
Jeune & Jolie, which means “Young & Beautiful” in French, offers a fresh take on…
Passionfish
Many people see Passionfish as the heart of California’s sustainable seafood movement. Ted and Cindy…
Michael’s Santa Monica
Michael’s Santa Monica is a landmark in American dining. Opened in 1979 by Michael McCarty…
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