Every April, people around the globe come together to do their part to promote environmental sustainability. Earth Day, held this year on April 22, is an opportunity to take actions, big or small, that can help increase awareness about eco-friendliness and demonstrate a commitment to living these principles throughout the rest of the year. While large-scale community clean-ups, planting events and educational seminars are mostly sidelined this year out of safety, there are still ways you can show your appreciation for Mother Earth, all without barely leaving your 1213 Walnut apartment.

A great way to honor Earth Day is by patronizing one of the many local eateries that are committed to sustainability. One such spot is Vetri Cucina, just two blocks from your 1213 Walnut apartment. The award-winning establishment from famed Chef Marc Vetri provides a unique dining experience—individually tailored multi-course tasting menus of Northern Italian dishes. The menus are ever-changing, as Vetri relies entirely on seasonal and locally sourced food, with ingredients direct from farmers in our area. A meal at Vetri is an opportunity to support local farming communities while backing sustainable practices that bring your food straight from the farm to your table.

While you can rest assured that your dining experience is environmentally friendly, it’s also an opportunity to indulge! Recent menu options have included starters like pie stuffed with tortellini, cheeses, meats and sauce; handcrafted spinach gnocchi; pork prime rib sourced from Grand View Farms in Delaware; and chocolate polenta souffle with vanilla gelato. While the prix fixe price is a bit on the steeper side, you can be confident that you’re getting what you pay for—the restaurant and its culinary staff have won coveted James Beard awards 15 times.

This Earth Day, take the time to give back to those working to make our community a cleaner and greener place!

Vetri Cucina

1312 Spruce St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-732-3478