Iconoculture: Brooklyn, New York’s Habana Outpost restaurant combines Latin American food, environmentally friendly operations and community activism.
One of a chain of three restaurants, Habana Outpost is an avant-garde eco-eatery and gathering place for neighbors, environmentalists and artists. The solar-powered restaurant has a courtyard with recycled plastic picnic benches and uses plates made of sugar cane and biodegradable cornstarch cups.
Experts on living a green lifestyle conduct workshops before audiences enjoying Cuban and Mexican dishes. Local filmmakers show their short movies every Sunday. A Kids Corner features coloring books. A flea market takes place every Saturday.
Combining the cachet of Latino tastes with the active awareness of sustainable causes attracts an educated, upscale crowd with disposable income. Some of the most innovative businesses incorporate Latino tastes as part of their business plan.
Going green at a NYC Latino eatery [Iconoculture]
Green Eatery
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