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Bring your body, mind and spirit into balance with massages, facials and eons-old therapies all over the City. by jeremy lehrer read more.
best of nyc green.
DINING
le pain quotidien
by Starre Vartan, Greenopia.com contributor
The top-notch chain features organic, local and seasonal fare—not to mention fair-trade coffee and breakfast served until 2pm on weekends. Little wonder it's a hit with locals.
GREEN
carbon pawprint
by Jeremy Lehrer
Eco-conscious pet owners can find an abundance of earth-friendly foods, accessories and services for Fido in the City, from organic pet foods to natural remedies.
GREEN
sweet satisfaction: vegan desserts
by Jeremy Lehrer
With a mouthwatering array of sublime ice cream sundaes, exquisite vanilla cupcakes and rich double-chocolate-chip cookies, NYC vegan dessert shops and eateries plenty of delights to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.
GREEN
healing touch
by Jeremy Lehrer
Classes in wellness practices—Reiki, acupuncture, ayurveda, yoga—abound in New York City, training aspiring naturopaths to help and heal others.
LIFESTYLE: GREEN
ready-to-eat right
by Jeremy Lehrer
On the go but craving some healthy food? Wherever you are in the City, chances are you're close to a health-food market that offers quick-to-pick-up, good-for-you—and tasty—take-out meals.
RECREATION & WELLNESS
meditation, spirituality and the pursuit of inner peace
by Jeremy Lehrer
With everything from traditional Buddhist practices to more contemporary, nonconformist approaches, meditation centers and studios in the City offer styles to fit anyone's sensibility.
OUTDOORS & RECREATION
composting 101
by Jeremy Lehrer
It might sound like an oxymoron, but composting in the City is both easy and satisfying—and there are several venues throughout the five boroughs where apartment-dwelling back-to-the-landers can learn how to do it right.

