DINING

le pain quotidien

by Starre Vartan, Greenopia.com contributor

The top-notch chain serves 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.

DINING

green brunch

by Starre Vartan, Greenopia.com contributor

Park Slope's Scottadito offers a multitude of dishes made from fresh, organic ingredients—not to mention unlimited champagne or mimosas.

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.

RECREATION & WELLNESS

take a hike

by Erin O'Hara

Want to get off the grid without leaving the City? Trek these six NYC hiking spots that are anything but urban.

DINING

i scream for blue marble ice cream

by Emily Gertz, Greenopia contributor

Organic and fresh, Boerum Hill's Blue Marble Ice Cream is serving up scoops of frozen treats made from locally produced dairy products.

ESSENTIALS

sweet satisfaction

by Jeremy Lehrer

With a mouthwatering array of sublime ice cream sundaes, exquisite vanilla cupcakes and rich double-chocolate-chip cookies, New York City vegan dessert shops and eateries offer a plentitude of delights to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike.

GREEN

urban farming: nyc's green spaces

by Jeremy Lehrer

Gardeners throughout the five boroughs are growing a myriad of herbs, vegetables and fruits, harvesting local foods from green spaces that nurture the health of residents and the urban environment alike.

GREEN

eat organic on the cheap

by Victoria Everman, Greenopia contributor

Groceries are how much? Find out how to cut costs without sacrificing your eco-conscious diet.

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.

LIFESTYLE: GREEN

ethical eating: vegan restaurants

by Julie Besonen

With health and environmental concerns on the rise, going vegan can take weight off your carbon footprint. NYC's wide array of vegan restaurants will help you feel good about a night on the town.

LIFESTYLE: GREEN

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.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

yellow meets green: brooklyn children's museum

by Erin O’Hara

Experience 30,000 historical artifacts, green-education programs and a 20-foot-long albino python at this pioneering museum where parents and kids learn—and drop their jaws—together.

FEATURED MAP

green beer

It's not just for St. Patrick's Day anymore, at least not when you're sampling the organic brews at these environmentally-conscious watering holes.

NIGHTLIFE

clubs go green

by Tiffany Chang

Worry no more about the carbon footprint left by your night out as New York City bars and clubs are going green and turning eco-friendly. Think of it as dancing to save the planet.