Orelha d’Elefante
Orelha d’Elefante is a 100% vegetarian restaurant that has revolutionized the more traditional way of eating in Alto Minho. In addition to a seasonal menu
Seiva is an ode to what is freshest and most natural. The menu is plant based and everything is made from scratch with what comes from the market every day. And even in the restaurant itself there is a space to sell the products, so that at home you can extend the Seiva experience. The organic waste goes into the compost of the farmers they work with and all partners are BIO certified. Pay attention to the restaurant’s social networks, it is there that Chef David Jesus shares the seasonal menu and workshops so that good food reaches even more people.
LED lightingWater-saving system installedThey recycleCompostingUse eco-friendly detergentsUse sustainable and/or recycled furniture and utensils(elements present in the decoration, in the type of construction chosen, in the furniture, etc.)Provide tap waterInvoice/receipt printing is optionalAll employees have an employment contractLeftovers are reused for projects like Too Good To Go or Phenix(at times near the closing of the establishment) or Refood and Utopia Verde – OR they don’t because they work in such a way that they don’t have leftovers Use tableware and utensils (cutlery) produced in PortugalThe napkins are made of fabricStraws are made of stainless steel, bamboo or perishable material (ex. pasta) and only offered after customer’s request.Take-away packaging is made of biodegradable materialEncourage the customers to bring their take-away packageDo not add unsolicited items(e.g. napkins, chopsticks, sauces)Make the most of ingredients, including animals (shells, branches, bones, bones, bones, and bones to make broth or new dishes)More than 50% of food ingredients are organicMore than 50% of products are domesticWork with local producers and when these products do not exist locally they seek fair trade(e.g. coffee, chocolate, tea, etc.)Weekly, they use traditional cooking techniques, such as fermenting and smokingThe packaging and preservation of the food are done using reusable utensils (ex. Tupperware, jars, etc)The menu changes at least every season, made with seasonal productsThere are at least 3 vegetarian/vegan main course options(balanced options – no mixed salad, for example.)There are at least 2 vegetarian/vegan options in the entreesThere is at least 1 vegan option for dessert(not just fruit)
This project actively contributes to reduction of waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. This SDG also aims to reduce global food waste in production and consumption.
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