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How can restaurants in the U.S. get greener?

A new program by the National Restaurant Association is aiming to promote and recognize dining establishments’ environmental sustainability efforts.

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Have a glass of wine, help save the planet

Over 3,200 trees have already been planted thanks to the sale of ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc – in preparation and celebration of the coming Earth Day 2010.

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Kimpton’s ‘Wines That Care’ promotes wineries dedicated to preservation and conservation

Kimpton’s ‘Wines That Care’ promotes wineries dedicated to preservation and conservation.

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Green lodging and eating in England

The upcoming 60-room Burgess Hill Premier Inn in West Sussex represents the latest evolution in environmentally-friendly budget hotels.

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Worldwide wine tours scheduled for 2010 bring experiential travel to wine and food lovers

Popular wine tour operator, Wine Lovers Tours, has recently announced its 2010 wine and food tour destinations with excursions to Greece, Turkey, Piedmont (Italy) and the Rhone Valley and Provence in France.

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Taking it slow with sustainable dining in Napa Valley

Napa Valley’s Silverado Resort takes its culinary delights “slow and steady” while emphasizing environmental and agricultural sustainability.

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How can restaurants “go green” while cutting costs?

With proven practices and modern trends helping eateries serve up savings and boost consumer appeal, eating establishments across the country are taking a bite out of foodservice costs while helping to save the environment.

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Green spa in Austin offers weekend getaway to get "Gorgeously Green"

Austin’s award-winning green spa in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, The Crossings, is kicking off its “Gorgeously Green Getaway Weekend” on May 30-31, hosted by New York Times bestselling author Sophie Uliano, author of “Gorgeously Green Diet”.

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America's 'Greenest Hotel' makes every day Earth Day

Every day is Earth Day at the Napa Valley wine country’s spanking new Bardessono, five-acre farm-turned-small, design-centric hotel believed by many to be America’s greenest hotel, spa and restaurant.

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New 'agritourism' webisode series shows the best local getaways for New Yorkers

EscapeMaker.com debuts New York State AgriTourism Webisode Series: Wine tasting, cheese making, maple sugaring, apple picking, wind mill farms Local food and local getaways make for the best in Agri-tourism inthe state.

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13 free things to do in Sonoma's 'Wine Country'

In tough economic times, a vacation in Sonoma’s wine country that centers on free, or almost free, activities is just the prescription. With a reputation as a wine country that is welcoming, friendly and relaxed, Sonoma County is also known as a great value for those seeking the lifestyle of great wine and fresh food.

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Party outdoors in NYC all year long

230 FIFTH, Manhattan’s largest rooftop bar, just launched a winterized roof garden for outdoor revelers, complete with heaters, robes and steaming cocktails to make winter nights as hot as the views of Manhattan.

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New Zagat Hawaii Guide shows sustainability a big priority for visitors

Zagat’s 2009 Hawaii Survey reports that over 60% of visitors are willing to spend more for sustainably raised ingredients when dining, with almost 50% looking for locally grown and raised food. Not surprisingly, nearly 60% of surveyors say the natural landscape is what they love the most about the island state.

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Eco-friendly culinary creations at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the 582-room Terranea, opening in June 2009, will bring its eco-friendly orientation into all aspects of its Southern California fine dining options with an emphasis on local and organic foods.

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SoCal Terranea Resort announces commitment to green

Debuting in June 2009, the new eco-friendly Terranea Resort in Southern California, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, will act on its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and energy conservation efforts, as well as fine organic dining.

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ECOLICIOUS: San Francisco's 'W Hotel' Adds gets down with a new Green Cocktail Mixer

San Francisco’s ‘W Hotel’ is kicking off ECOLICIOUS—the first of a number of its new “eco-fabulous” events for 2008. ECOLICIOUS puts the W spin on organic-chic cocktailing, with a groovy green organic drink menu and delicious farm-to-table bites.

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