Toronto's
Cowbell restaurant has been awarded a
Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF) certification by a new Alberta-based organization that help diners identify green restaurants. As reported by
Toronto Life,
the Queen West restaurant was lauded for its dedication to
buying local, its efficient use of energy and water, and its commitment to recycling.
"When it comes
to providing environmentally sustainable cuisine, locavore haven
Cowbell walks the walk, according to Leaders in Environmentally
Accountable Foodservice (LEAF)."
"Mark Cutrara, Cowbell's
co-owner, considers it an honour. LEAF offers a certification on three
levels, with three representing the ultimate in culinary green-dom.
Cowbell got a level two, but Cutrara says it's difficult for a
non-vegetarian restaurant to get much higher�and if there's anything
Cowbell is not, it's vegetarian. "Meat production in itself is less
sustainable," he says. "And I'm not about to go and change the name of
the restaurant to Veg-Bell."
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