Welcome to NH Living Magazine's New Hampshire Green Dining Guide. We are proud of the efforts being made by many of New Hampshire's dining establishments to keep it local.
Going Green in the Granite State
Green is more than the color of money. The new green is earth-friendly, eco-conscious and signifies that you care about the environment. Green businesses care about the planet (Mother Earth) and are taking pro-active measures. You - as a New Hampshire native or a visitor to New Hampshire - can do your part by seeking out eco-friendly businesses and NH green lodging accommodations.
What is New Hampshire Green Dining?
The basic premise is that Green Hotels, Inns and Restaurants are taking action to help save energy and minimize their carbon footprint on Mother Earth. The most direct route to achieving this is by either growing their own produce or buying local, organic foods from area farms. Not only does this help to support the local economy, it also guarantees the freshest, highest quality produce for restaurants and their patrons. By steering clear of mass-produced or packaged foods, New Hampshire restaurants and inns are able to offer delicious, high-quality meals.
Amherst's Black Forest Cafe and Bakery prides themselves on using only the freshest, natural ingredients and has been creating daily culinary delights since 1988. The chefs at Black Forest present menu items that perfectly blend old-world techniques with culinary creativity and choose local ingredients whenever available. This delightful cafe has repeatedly won the Best Cookie Award from New Hampshire Magazine, as well as the Best Dessert Cafe Award.
With spectacular views of the White Mountains, Sugar Hill Inn is a popular destination for 'foodies' and fans of the culinary arts. Not only does the chef use vegetables and herbs grown on-site, there is also a strong focus on local ingredients. Sugar Hill Inn uses local Harmon's cheeses, maple syrup processed right in Sugar Hill and high quality goat cheese from Vermont dairies. Be sure to check out their 'Culinary Experience' package when visiting this beautiful New Hampshire inn.
Colby Hill Inn in Henniker adheres to the policy of 'cooking local', and participates in the New Hampshire Farm to Table Initiative. Food-focused packages at Colby Hill include the Gourmet Getaway and a Chocolate Lovers' Weekend, and many people participtae in the 'Cooking Confidential - An Evening with the Chef' classes offered throughout the year.
Recipient of the 2006 and 2007 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the Sunset Hill House is a member of the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs. Perched atop Sugar Hill, this award-winning inn offers spectacular 360 degree views of both the White and Green Mountains. In the restaurant, menus are changed seasonally to take advantage of available local produce. Of particular interest is the Chef's Table menu - a truly personalized meal that not only showcases the chef's creativity, but provides the very best of seasonal foods at the same time.
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NH Living thanks you for supporting New Hampshire's Green Hotels, Inns and other Green Businesses. If you have questions about an individual property's Green Lodging programs, contact the inn or hotel directly and inquire in advance of your stay. Many hoteliers and innkeepers are proud of the their efforts to help save the environment and are happy to discuss their efforts with you.
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