Green Eats Chicago

I might have to take another trip to Chicago. Haven't been in 3 years. It's a fun city--the arts, street hot dogs, hoagie sandwiches, the L, and 'the urban city' > words and images that come to mind when I think of the Windy City.

I'll be looking very forward to eating at Green Zebra, the John Beard Awarded vegetarian "tapas-ish" restaurant.
Check out the menu...YUM!:
http://www.greenzebrachicago.com/menu.html

For other vegetarian/vegan/organic and eco-friendly restaurants in Chicago see:
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1571046250.1221363755@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfadefefmkefhcefecelldffhdfho.0&contentOID=536961205&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Exploring&blockName=Promo+Item&channelId=-536879033&programId=536879149

Thanks, Michelle S, for the Green Zebra recommendation!

Men's Suits = Recycled Bottles

How many plastic bottles does it take to weave one tailored suit? Just 30 bottles says the Bagir clothing company.

For $200 you can purchase an EcoGIR suit made of100% recycled post-consumer materials made from PET bottles. It's an incredible concept and environmentally conscious choice. You can now literally wear your politics on your back to the work place and formal events. Bagir also offers a hybrid suit line which uses 55% PET bottles combined with bamboo and organic cotton. These casual suits have buttons made from palm tree seeds that are eco-consciously grown. Supposedly 1 in every 6 European men own a Bagir suit. They are becoming more visible around the world, and are leading the way in greening the fashion houses.

For more Info see:
http://www.bagir.com/?CategoryID=204&ArticleID=288

Fred Segal - Eco-Chic in '08

Wow, who would have guessed that the popular Santa Monica store would branch in this direction? Maybe with the number of celebs gone green, Fred Segal has found a little niche for their clientèle. Opening this summer, the 1,200 sq ft store specializes in green furniture, baby wear, pet accessories and home items. Something to check out!
Where to Get It:
Fred Segal Green
500 Broadway
Santa Monica, California 90401
http://www.fredsegalgreen.com/

Celebs Gone Green - Hybrid Cars

What do Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have in common?

It’s not what you think—it’s their shared concern for the environment.

Who knew that Hollywood would lead the way on LA’s green roadside?

Other famous celebrities who have gone auto-green:

George Clooney * Julia Roberts * Harrison Ford

Gwyneth Paltrow * Tom Hanks * Mandy Moore
Charlieze Theron * Jay Leno * Adam Sandler