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.
Chi Spacca
A distinguished member of the Mozza family in Los Angeles is a “meat-centric” temple that…
Vespertine
Vespertine offers one of the most singular dining experiences in the country, housed inside “The…
Crossroads Kitchen
Crossroads Kitchen is the restaurant that changed what vegan fine dining looks like in America….
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food is a pioneer of the “Clean Fast Food” movement. Often called…
Gracias Madre
Gracias Madre brings traditional Mexican cuisine to life with a fully organic, plant-based menu in…
Michael’s Santa Monica
Michael’s Santa Monica is a landmark in American dining. Opened in 1979 by Michael McCarty…
The Plot
The Plot is a plant-based, zero-waste restaurant that has redrawn what’s possible for food in…
Valley Bar and Bottle Shop
Valley Bar + Bottle Shop opened in July 2020 on Sonoma Plaza and quickly became…
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