Not for the Birds

Here at sponsible we believe in supporting not just the environment, but those businesses that choose to support it as well, sometimes even in the face of more economically viable business practices.

A few days back we highlighted Akasha, the new Earth-friendly restaurant in the L.A. town of Culver City. Today we thought we'd hop a plane to the right coast and give props to what may well be the most sustainable restaurant in the whole of Manhattan.

Birdbath, Neighborhood Green Bakery is actually more than simply a sustainable restaurant; it's a model of sustainability that sets standards by which all businesses should be measured.

Created by the owners of The City Bakery, a Los Angeles and, more recently New York, franchise, Birdbath is nothing short of an inspiration to the eco set. The walls are made of wheat, the countertops, recycled paper. They rely on wind power as their sole source of energy. Their floor is reclaimed wood. And on and on and on.

Needless to say, all of the ingredients that go into their muffins, breads and pasteries are organic, not to mention locally grown and farmed. The delivery men ride rickshaws. The staff wears linen, hemp and vintage. Just incredible.

While we can't personally vouch for the food, there's little doubt it's as good as are it's creators' practices. We're planning a trip to our hometown of NYC soon and will be sure to stop by the West Village for a taste test. We'll be sure to take lots of pictures and take a big bite for all of our readers.