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
It has meat and fish options, but also vegetarian options, from starters to desserts.
When it comes to more sustainable details, they collect waste oil and use coffee grounds and eggshells to fertilize the plants they have decorating the space.
They also use more environmentally friendly detergents and always give priority to local producers when it comes to ingredients.
LED lighting They recycleUse 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 PortugalStraws 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)
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DIG-IN 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 make the experience even more complete, it recently launched a delivery service.
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
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