A feast is laid out for you and your date: a juicy roasted chicken, emerald green vegetables, a dessert bursting with ripe fruit, maybe a nice bottle of wine if that’s what you’re into. The only thing that could make it better is knowing that you two are supporting a healthier planet as you dine.

That’s on the menu when you eat at sustainable restaurants, which are committed to Earth-friendly practices like reducing food waste, using eco-friendly packaging, and buying food from local growers and ranchers– lowering transport emissions and supporting regional economies.

Plus, when chefs team up with area farmers they commit to serving foods at their peak of seasonal freshness–and that just tastes better!