{"id":23317,"date":"2011-08-17T11:31:40","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T15:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=23317"},"modified":"2025-09-01T21:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:15:10","slug":"green-restaurants-in-brooklyn-and-queens-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/23317\/green-restaurants-in-brooklyn-and-queens-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 12 Green Restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Farm to table. Plant to plate<\/a>. Locavorism. Sustainable dining. Whatever you call it, mindful eating is a movement that\u2019s here to stay. Sure, you can venture out of New York City and base a mini-trip around one of these eco-friendly eateries<\/a>, but you don\u2019t need to. The outer boroughs are full of restaurants that bring the farm to the city. Here are twelve of oM\u2019s favorite green restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Farm on Adderley<\/a> | Ditmas Park<\/strong> | Brooklyn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Named after Cape Town\u2019s eponymous non-rural thoroughfare, The Farm brings fresh flavors to the bustling Cortelyou Road. The menu changes with the season, the summer bringing specials like a salad of heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, honeydew, watermelon and lemongrass gel\u00e9e. Thankfully, the Farm Burger is a mainstay. Pasture-raised heaven on earth, the juicy patty comes on an English muffin with homemade fries and a curry mayo dip. The Farm fills up quickly, from front bar to back garden; savor a seasonal cocktail while you wait. Later, reward yourself for a meal well eaten with a delectably rich salted chocolate mousse.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Take the Q train to Cortelyou Rd.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rockaway Taco | Far Rockaway | Queens<\/strong><\/h2>\n

New York\u2019s answer to the New England clam shack, Rockaway Taco feeds Queens\u2019 hungry beachgoers with the stuff surfer dreams are made of: fish tacos. Sure, the waterfront favorite also serves up notable chorizo, al pastor (braised, grilled pork with jalapenos and pineapples), carne asada and tofu (with soy and seaweed), but the fish taco (starring battered tilpaia, spiced mayo and lime) draws the crowds. Shackmaster Andrew Field gets most ingredients from local sources like Blooming Hill Organic Farm, Red Hook Community Farm, The Meat Hook and Tortilleria Nixtamal (he\u2019s still working on finding fish closer to home). Field\u2019s non-taco offerings include burritos, a cucumber salad and chilaquiles, the latter topped with a fried egg from his own backyard chickens.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Take the A to Broad Channel, transfer to the S to Rockaway Park-Beach 98th<\/sup> St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rose Water | Park Slope<\/strong> | Brooklyn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mediterranean flavors find their way into Rose Water\u2019s seasonal offerings, like seared Spanish mackerel with pesto-esque Green Goddess sauce. Committed to cooking with \u201cas much local, regional, organic and sustainably raised food as the seasons will allow,\u201d this Park Slope hideaway elevates simple ingredients to delicious new heights. Hush puppies and bacon bring extra comfort to grilled pork loin, while baked polenta with goat cheese brings comfort to vegetarian diners. Take advantage of the seasonal market menu Monday through Thursday (except holidays) to try three courses for $27. The dining room is small, so make a reservation to avoid waiting.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Take the D, N or R train to Union St.<\/em><\/p>\n

iCi<\/a> | Fort Greene<\/strong> | Brooklyn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fresh. Seasonal. Local. iCi declares its ethos across the top of its website and throughout its market-centric menu. As laid back as its Fort Greene home, iCi\u2019s garden is a leafy respite from the on-top-of-each-otherness of midtown highrises and West Village hotspots. Move from local, artisanal cheeses, a market salad or a Flying Pigs Farm pork belly toast to the likes of a seared hanger steak, crispy chicken, flaky skate or your choice of a veggie or meaty ricotta cavatelli. Pair it all with your pick from iCi\u2019s unique list of natural wines. The bottles may be European, but cocktails like the Sage & Berry (Farmer\u2019s Botanical Gin, muddled sage and seasonal berries) are homegrown.
\nHow to get there: <\/strong>Transfer to the G train from the L train at Lorimer or 7 train at 45th<\/sup> Rd.-Court House Square and get off at Clinton-Washington Aves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zucchini Linguine<\/strong>
\nRecipe by Chef Matteo of 4 Course Vegan<\/em>\"farmers