Remember to ask "What dishes are currently using local organic produce?" before ordering to encourage broader use of local ingredients.  Please tell your favorite restaurants that Tuscarora Cooperative delivers locally grown organic produce all year round directly from over 30 family farms (*let us know of others!).  Restaurants often post farm sources on Real Time farm!

Find other environmentally responsible restaurants at: 

 Dine Green or American Farm to Table or  Eat Local First DC 

Washington, DC Againn Tavern Againn is a British isle bistro that serves traditional cuisine and offers an extensive scotch, beer, and wine selection.   1099 New York Avenue, NW  ♦   Washington, D.C.  20001  ♦ Phone:(202) 639-9830  ♦  FACEBOOK @Againn  ♦  TWITTER @AgainnDC Bar Pilar MidCity neighborhood restaurant and bar with a fresh approach to dining and cocktails. Eclectic menu inspired by supporting local farms and New American cuisine. 1833 14th Street , NW ♦ Washington, D.C.  20009  ♦ Phone: (202) 265-1751 ♦  Metro: U Street / Cardozo (green line)   ♦   FACEBOOK @Bar Pilar ♦  TWITTER  @BarPilar Bread & Brew On the main floor we have Artisan pizzas, organic coffee, sandwiches, soups & more made with fresh ingredients from lots of local purveyors. Green Restaurant Certified. 1247 20th Street, NW ♦ Washington, D.C. 20036 ♦ Phone: (202) 466-2676 ♦ FACEBOOK @dc bread and brew ♦  TWITTER @BreadandBrew Coppi's Organic Coppi’s Organic, run by chef Elizabeth Bright and her husband, Pierre Mattia, was known for years mostly as a pizza parlor, and Coppi’s still makes one of the best authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas in town.  A shift to in-season, locally grown organic produce has brought more attention to Coppi’s daily-changing selection of antipasti, pastas, meat and fish dishes, and desserts, which are Northern Italian in inspiration.  Sustainably sourced fish, grass fed/free range meats & poultry, wood burning oven, wind power electricity & low-wattage light bulbs. 1414 U Street, NW ♦ Washington, D.C. 20009 ♦ Phone: (202) 319-7773 ♦ Metro: U Street / Cardozo (green line)    ♦  FACEBOOK @Coppi's Organic Restaurant ♦ TWITTER @CoppisOrganic Café Saint-Ex Restaurant & Bar Genuine MidCity neighborhood restaurant with aviation-themed art and a laid back atmosphere. Modern American cuisine using the freshest sustainable ingredients. 1847 Fourteenth Street, NW ♦ Washington, D.C.  20009 ♦ Phone: (202) 265-7839 ♦ FACEBOOK @Cafe Saint-Ex ♦ TWITTER  @cafesaintex Cashion's Eat Place Opened in 1995, and chosen by Bon Apetit as one of the "top 10 neighborhood restaurants in the U.S.," Cashion's Eat Place is a small Adam's Morgan restaurant that, says Washington food critic Phillis Richman, "packages some of the best of the 20th Century's advances in dining." 1819 Columbia Road, NW (Adams Morgan)  ♦   Washington, D.C. 20009  ♦  Phone: (202) 797-1819 ♦ FACEBOOK @Cashion's  Eat Place  ♦  TWITTER   @CashionsEatPlce   Dino's Restaurant & Enoteca Local, sustainable, artisan foods in simple style inspired by Venice & Tuscany. Noisy, crowded, great wine, beer and cocktails! 3435 Connecticut Avenue, NW (Cleveland Park)  ♦  Washington, D.C.  20008  ♦  Phone: (202) 286-2966  ♦   FACEBOOK @Dino Restaurant & Enoteca  ♦  TWITTER @dinodc Equinox Restaurant Our Mission: One of the frontrunners of the sustainable and seasonal food movement, Equinox offers sophisticated, pure American cuisine. Chef Gray stays true to his mission of using community-farmed, organic ingredients grown within 100 miles of the restaurant, whenever possible. The name Equinox represents its commitment to seasonal cooking using products harvested in accordance with the environment and the earth's natural tempo. 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW  ♦  Washington, D.C.  ♦  Phone: (202) 331-8118   ♦  FACEBOOK @Equinox Restaurant  ♦ TWITTER @EquinoxDC Farmers & Fishers Owned by and sources the highest quality products from family-farmers across the country. Enjoy modern American cuisine derived from the families whose passion for farming not only provides the wholesome ingredients presented on our menu, but also embodies the very fabric of the American way of life. 3000 K Street, NW (Harbour/Lower Georgetown) ♦ Washington, D.C. ♦ Phone: (202) 298-0003 ***CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD - plans to reopen late 2012 Firefly Chef Bortnick is committed to supporting local farmers and purveyors, and uses the season's bounties to drive the ever-evolving seasonal menus. Local meats are featured in the house made charcuterie, sausages, and loving braises and all the seafood is selected with sustainability in mind. Hand-picked to complement the cuisine, the all-American wine list shows an affinity for small winemakers and producers and our specialty cocktail menu features a wealth of "farm-to-glass" seasonal beverages. The interior takes its cue from Chef Bortnick's commitment to environmental sustainability. From the salvaged barn wood tables to the recycled wine bottle glassware, there are countless touches that speak to the message; reduce, reuse, recycle. 1310 New Hampshire Avenue, NW (Dupont Circle)  ♦  Washington, DC  20036   ♦  Phone: (202) 861-1310  ♦   EMAIL   ♦  FACEBOOK @FireflyDC Founding Farmers "DC's Greenest Restaurant and the first full-service, upscale-casual LEED Gold eatery in the US! True Food & Drink."  1924 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. ♦ Washington, D.C. 20006  ♦ Phone: (202) 882-8783 ♦ FACEBOOK @Founding  Farmers ♦ TWITTER @founding farmers Jaleo's The first critically-acclaimed tapas restaurant in the country, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu by renowned chef, José Andrés. 480 Seventh Street, NW  ♦  Washington, DC  ♦  Phone: (202) 628-7949 ♦ FACEBOOK @Jaleo Tapas Bar ♦ TWITTER @jaleotapasbaraspaspjaljaleja Java Green Organic & fair trade eco cafe - local when possible* 1020 19th Street, NW   ♦   Washington, DC  20036   ♦ Phone:  (202) 775-8899   ♦  Hours: Monday-Fridays only Local 16 Centrally located in the U St. district, Local 16 is a long-standing neighborhood restaurant known for providing farm-driven, classic American fare served in a warm atmosphere. With a menu that varies from free-range pan roasted chicken to wood-fire artisan pizzas, locals can enjoy a comfortable meal any night of the week or on Sundays for brunch. The second floor lounge and heated rooftop patio make Local 16 a destination to celebrate with family and friends year-round. 1602 U Street, NW  ♦  Washington, DC   ♦  Phone:  (202) 265-2828  ♦ FACEBOOK @local16DC ♦ TWITTER @LocalSixteen Mixt Greens Three local restaurants actively supporting local farms, organic produce, sustainable agriculture, green building practices, renewable energy and healthy eating 1200 19th Street NW (Dupont Circle)  ♦   Washington, DC 20036   ♦   Phone: (202) 630-4018   1311 F Street NW (Metro Center)   ♦   Washington, DC 20045   ♦   Phone: (202) 630-4543 1700 K Street (Farragut North)   ♦   Washington, DC 20006   ♦   Phone: (202) 630-7538 Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  ♦    FACEBOOK @Mixt Greens   ♦  TWITTER @mixtgreens Nora's Restaurant In April 1999, Restaurant Nora became America's first certified organic restaurant. This means that 95% or more of everything that you eat at the restaurant has been produced by certified organic growers and farmers all who share in Nora's commitment to sustainable agriculture. Nora always offers seasonal, fresh organic food, prepared in a healthy, balanced way and enjoys a "big following" of environmentalists and politicians, who can eat here with a clear conscience, knowing that what's on their plate hasn't polluted the environment, is healthy for them, and tastes good too 2132 Florida Avenue, NW ♦ Washington, DC 20008 ♦ Phone: (202) 462-5143 (*Certified organic restaurant) Palena Restaurant 3529 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.; Washington, D.C. (Cleveland Park - next to metro) Poste Moderne Brasserie Also grows their own food in the vast courtyard of Hotel Monaco. 555 8th Street, NW  -  Washington, DC  20004  -  (202) 783-6060 Managed by Restaurant Associates Above link describes R.A.'s Sustainability Commitments. Restaurant Associates manages the following DC public food establishments: Capitol Building Visitors Center The Federal Reserve Hillwood Cafe at Hillwood Estates & Museum The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts National Gallery of Art National Museum of American History National Museum of the American Indian National Museum of Natural HistoryNational Portrait Gallery/Geynolds Center Newseum and The Source Restaurant The Smithsonian Institute, The Castle Cafe The United States Senate The United States House of Representatives The World Bank (by employee invitation only) Ripple Local. Seasonal. Sustainable. Cleveland Park.   3417 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. ♦ Washington, D.C. 20006 ♦ Phone: (202) 244-7995 ♦ FACEBOOK @Ripple  ♦ TWITTER  @RippleWDC Tackle Box We like summer vacation at the beach. That’s why we decided to open a lobster shack in the middle of the city for those days we couldn’t make the drive. Tackle Box is the second project from Pure Hospitality Restaurant Group, led by Jonathan Umbel. Situated just next door to big brother Hook Restaurant, Tackle Box is the casual, sustainable seafood option in Georgetown.    Georgetown: 3245 M Street, NW ♦  Washington, DC 20007 ♦ Phone: (202) 337-TBOX Clevand Park: 3407 Connecticut Avenue, NW ♦ Washington, DC 20008 ♦ Phone: (202) 450-6875 ♦ TWITTER  @tackleboxdc Maryland The Black Olive Authentic Organic Greek Cuisine - Restaurant, High Performance LEED Platinum Boutique Hotel, Organic and Biodynamic wines, Market, and sustainable seafood. 814 S. Bond Street  ♦  Baltimore, MD 21231  ♦  Phone: (410) 276.7141  ♦  FACEBOOK @The Black Olive  ♦  TWITTER  @bmoreblackolive Chameleon Café The Chameleon Café is a fine dining restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. We offer a seasonal menu farm-to-table menu including delicious seafood and great cocktails, beer and wine. Come in and see why people say we are the best restaurant in Baltimore!  We are proud to be a national 2011 Good Food Awards winner! 4341 Harford Road  ♦ Baltimore, MD  21214-3118  ♦ Phone: (410) 254-2376♦ Clementine Restaurant Fancy pants comfort food with a cross-cultural twist, ice cold beer and smoking hot cocktails. See see us on Real Time farm! They post all the wonderful farms where they source meats, cheeses and produce. 5402 Harford Road ♦ Baltimore, MD  21214  ♦  Phone: (410) 444-1497 ♦ FACEBOOK @Clementine ♦ TWITTER  @bmoreclementine  ♦  Closed Mondays The Dogwood 911 W. 36th Street, HAMPDEN (between Elm & Roland Ave.)  -  Baltimore, MD  21211  -  (410) 889-2177   Fireworks Wood-Fired Pizza 201 Harrison Street, SE  -  Leesburg, VA  20175  -  (703) 779-8400 Founding Farmers As with the original restaurant, Potomac’s Founding Farmers makes extensive use of reclaimed and recycled materials, including reused wood crate planks at the bar and authentic barn wood. The ideal setting for any occasion, Potomac’s Founding Farmers’ lay out includes a casual bar area, seasonal outdoor patio, mezzanine level seating and main dining room – complete with a semi-private dining space in a wood-enclosed greenhouse-type structure. 12505 Park Potomac Avenue   ♦  Potomac, MD 20854  ♦  Phone: (301) 340-8783 ♦ FACEBOOK @Founding Farmers ♦ TWITTER @founding farmers Gertrude's Fine Chesapeake cuisine at the Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive  -  Baltimore, MD  -  (410) 889-3399 Grassroots Station 535 East Braddock Road  -  Alexandria, VA  22314  -  (703) 888-2865 On May 6, 1851 the First train of the O&A, "Pioneer", rolls through Alexandria running from the north end of Union Street to the Wilkes Street Tunnel. The train in Grass Roots Station’s (GRS) logo is a replication of the “Pioneer.” GRS is a family owned business that honors our local history and those who have come before us. All of our food is purchased from local suppliers. Our meat, poultry, and eggs are purchased from local farms. Our pastries are prepared by gourmet chefs. Whenever possible we use local all natural, wild caught and organic products in everything we prepare. The Red Hen 11 E. Washington Street  -  Lexington, VA  24450  -  (540) 464-4401 Managed by Restaurant Associates The above link describes R.A.'s Sustainability Commitment. The following Marylan public food establishments are managed by R.A. : Strathmore Music Center, The Prelude Café Restaurant Local At the historic Tidewater Inn  -  101 East Dover Street  -  Easton, MD  21601  -  (410) 819-8088 Sonoma Restaurant 223 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.; Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill) Tuscarora Mill 203 Harrison Street, SE  -  Leesburg, VA  20175  -  (703) 771-9300 VOLT Befitting the warm and elegant setting of the restaurant, Chef Bryan Voltaggio delivers modern American cuisine, creating a menu that focuses on classic flavor combinations while creating sophisticated dishes that emphasize purity and seasonal flavors. Local suppliers are individually sourced to provide a range of ingredients - distinct cheeses, dry-aged beef and free-range poultry. Fish, game and aged cuts of beef and lamb are procured from only top-notch purveyors. Through thoughtful choices in ingredients we become engaged in more than creating a great dining experience, but in supporting our local agriculture. 228 North Market Street  -  Frederick, Maryland  21701  -  Phone:  (301) 696-8658 Twitter:   BryanVoltaggio Woodberry Kitchen 2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126  -  Baltimore, MD 21211  -  Phone: (410) 464-8000 Facebook:  Woodberry Kitchen  Twitter:  WKrestaurant Pennsylvania John J. Jeffries As the Chefs and Owners of John J Jeffries, we believe you will find our passion for supporting local businesses and preserving the land we live on to be contagiously obvious in how we run our restaurant. All of our meats are raised locally, confinement-free on fresh green grass pastures. No hormones, antibiotics, steroids or forced-fertilization occurs. Our produce is local organic or chemical free. We use local grass-fed cream, butter and eggs. We also provide sustainable seafood and support sustainable fisheries and their communities. By doing so, we are encouraging a shift in consumer demand away from overexploited fisheries and unhealthy fish farming practices.   Lancaster Arts Hotel  -  300 Harrisburg Avenue  -  Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603  -  (717) 431-3307   Facebook:  John J Jeffries   Twitter:  JJJLancaster Sheppard Mansion Executive Chef Andrew Little truly embodies the "farm-to-table" philosophy, ensuring that everything served is produced using a humane, sustainable process.  Working closely with local farmers and stockmen, Chef  Little presents an ever-changing menu of seasonal, organic, local ingredients, with clever New American twists on old favorites.  The cocktail lounge is open during restaurant hours, featuring a selection of fine vodkas, gins & single-malt scotches. The elegant inn also offers sumptuous overnight lodging. 117 Frederick Street  -  Hanover, PA  17331  -  (717) 633-8075  Virginia L'Auberge Chez Francois 332 Springvale Road; Great Falls, VA  22066 Café Indigo Rappahanock Central, 3 River Lane  ♦  Sperryville, VA, 22740  ♦  Phone: (540) 987-8770  ♦  FACEBOOK @Rappahanock Central L'Etoile Restaurant The best of Virginia meets France. Fresh local ingredients combined with classic French culinary techniques.  812 W. Main Street  ♦  Charlottesville, VA  ♦ Phone: (434) 979-7957  ♦ FACEBOOK @L 'etoile C'ville  ♦  TWITTER @letoileva  ♦ Closed Mondays Food Matters 4906 Brenman Park Drive  -  Alexandria, VA  22304  -  (703) 461-3662 Grandale Farm Restaurant Produce grown in their own gardens as well as purchased from other farms. 13997 Harpers Ferry Road  -  Purcellville, VA  20132  -  (540) 668-6000 Hunters Head Tavern A traditional British pub in Upperville, VA serving Certified Organic & Certified Humane meat from @AyrshireFarm and all sustainable produce and seafood. 9048 John S. Mosby Highway (Route 50)  ♦  Upperville, VA 20184  ♦ Phone:  (540) 592-9020  ♦  FACEBOOK @Hunters Head Tavern   ♦ TWITTER @HuntersHeadTav Jackson 20 480 King Street  -  Alexandria,  VA  22314  -  (703) 842-2790 Jackson 20's Sustainable Practices http://www.jackson20.com/about_earthcare.php Magnolia's at the Mill 198 North 21st Street  -  Purceville, VA  20132  -  (540) 338-9800 Patowmack Farm (The Restaurant at) 42461 Lovettsville Road  -  Lovettsville, VA  20180  -  (540) 822-9017 The Red Fox Inn & Restaurant Come join us for an unforgettable care-free stay at our inn or for a delicious meal created from local ingredients at our tavern. 2 East Washington Street  ♦ Middleburg, VA  20117  ♦ Phone: (540) 687-6301 ♦   FACEBOOK @The Red Fox Inn  ♦  TWITTER @theredfoxinn Restaurant Eve 110 South Pitt Street - Alexandria, VA - (703) 706-0450 Revolutionary Soup Fresh, local ingredients from organic, eco-friendly and sustainably maintained farms are the first step in this process. Unique, creative recipes based on classical preparations are the next step. Add to this equation quick, friendly service in a casual atmosphere, and you have Revolutionary Soup! 108 2nd Street, SW  ♦  Charlottesville, VA 22902  ♦  Phone: (434) 296-SOUP (7687) 104 14th Street NW  ♦ Charlottesville, VA 22903   ♦  Phone: (434) 979-9988 Closed Sunday  ♦   FACEBOOK @Revolutionary Soup   ♦   TWITTER @RevSoup