Vegood
Vegood opened in Vila Real de Santo António, bringing a mix of the flavors of the world with those that are more typical of the
Austa lives off what nature provides, which is why, in addition to its restaurant, a vegetable garden has also been created to serve as the basis for what is done in the kitchen. Beyond its use of seasonal vegetables and fruit, there’s also a kind of laboratory. Fermented products, preserves, everything is made from scratch and with originality.
The food is served on Portuguese tableware, carefully chosen so that it fits into the space, but can also be taken home — there is a grocery store with Austa products for sale.
LED lightingThey recycleCompostingUse sustainable and/or recycled furniture and utensils (materials present in the decoration, in the type of construction chosen, in the furniture, etc.)Provide tap waterInvoice/receipt printing is optionalAll workers have an employment contractWork in such a way that there are no leftovers Use tableware and utensils (cutlery) produced in Portugal Use cloth napkinsStraws are made of stainless steel, bamboo or perishable materials (ex. pasta) and only offered after customer’s request.Take-away packaging is made of biodegradable materialDo not add unsolicited items (e.g. napkins, chopsticks, sauces)Make the most of ingredients, including animals (shells, branches, fish bones, skin and bones to cook broth or new dishes)More than 50% of products are of Portuguese originWork with local producers and when these products do not exist locally they seek fair trade options (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 and is 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)
Zomato and Peggada have teamed up to launch a new Eco and Sustainable Collection.
Zomato is the most widely used restaurant discovery app in Portugal. The updated content includes restaurant menus, photos, addresses and other information, users can also rate and give feedback on the restaurants. In Portugal, it has more than 2.5 million visits per month, being the most complete restaurant discovery platform for those looking for options to eat out, take-away service, reservations and contactless solutions for restaurants. To provide an even more complete experience, the company recently launched the Delivery service in the new Zomato app.
This project actively contributes to the 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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Austa lives off what nature provides, which is why, in addition to its restaurant, a vegetable garden has also been created to serve as the
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