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is Boston called Beantown?
Boston’s nickname comes from what was once a thriving business, and dinnertime side dish: Boston baked beans. Historically, baked beans became popular in colonial times when Boston was a hub for sugar cane shipments from the Caribbean. Molasses was produced from the cane and inventive Bostonians quickly discovered that adding molasses was a cheap and easy way to make beans a little more satisfying. Today, original Boston baked beans are something of a rarity: There are no companies that make them and few restaurants that serve them. In the 1930’s, the Ferrara Pan Candy Company made sugar coated peanut replicas of the famed beans and as a result, the name lives on.
Even Mayor Menino thinks BeanTown is GreenTown!
During the State of the City Address on January 15, 2008, the Honorable Mayor Thomas M. Menino said “we really are turning Beantown into Greentown!” He was enthusiastically speaking about the launch of a greener Boston with initiatives like single stream recycling (cutting out the process of sorting between paper and plastic), an improved bicycling infrastructure for primary commuting lanes and an overall focus on environmental sustainability. In his speech, Mayor Menino reminded us: “sustainability is about making Boston’s future even brighter than its present!”
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Green Fact of the Week! Know- and use- your benefits: Some companies offer incentives for going green at home and on the job. For example, household and personal-care products manufacturer Seventh Generation of Burlington, Vermont, for example, offers employees $5000 towards purchasing a hybrid car, another $5000 towards energy-efficient home improvements, and $500 for installing upgraded appliances.
Source: "84 things you can do to help the planet," by Meagan O'Neill. The Boston Globe - Globe Magazine Edition "It's a Green, Green World." (November, 18, 2007)
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Locals and visitors alike can explore Boston in a whole new way with the debut of BeanTown is GreenTownSM, which highlights Boston and Cambridge as a “green” destination.
Boasting an exclusive collection of eco-friendly businesses, such as the shop Envi on Newbury Street, Boston Pedicab tours, the Cambridge inn Irving House and restaurants
Garden at the Cellar and
Taranta, BeanTown is GreenTown itineraries pack a variety of earth-friendly things to do into a weekend or a week.
By getting pedaled around town in a rickshaw-like cab and frequenting shops with soy t-shirts and organic jeans, restaurants with fresh foods from local purveyors, hotels committed to energy efficiency and activities that celebrate the outdoors, consumers can support eco-conscious businesses that are moving toward a healthier future and know they are “doing the right thing,” too.
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Boston Pedicab, already the city’s number one pedal-powered transportation service, is fast-becoming its most popular tour option as well. Entertaining drivers pedal you at the perfect people-watching speed for a true “see and be seen” experience, while giving you the 4-1-1 on the sites as you enjoy the sun and the breeze. Request your own personalized tour—backyard gardens in the South End, the Waterfront District, Fenway Park’s baseball scene, the famed North End, or any of your favorite historic sites—Boston Pedicab is a unique way to get out and really see up-close what Boston has to offer. And Pedicab drivers stop for food and photos!
Why GreenTown?
With services ranging from taxi-style pick-ups and drop-offs to historic city tours to custom ‘Just Married’ rides, Boston Pedicab is a fun and eco-friendly solution to driving or taking public transportation and a way to see the city or create a special memory that leaves no carbon footprint. Their cabs offer a faster solution to walking, can maneuver through traffic and leave the city as green as it should be by providing a toxic-free ride. Plus, the experience inspires you to take out that old bike when you get home and appreciate the world as you pedal on by.Visit Pedicab for more information. 617.266.2005
Envi brings eco-fashion to the masses with its prime Newbury Street location. Tufts graduates Callie Smith and Ursula Stahl opened the hip boutique last year and describe the shop as “fashion conscious clothing for an eco-conscious lifestyle.” Offering stylish, modern apparel and accessories made from sustainable materials, sweatshop-free manufacturing and socially responsible production processes, Envi has become the most popular new kid on the block. At a time when consumers are increasingly concerned with lifestyle choices, Envi is proud to provide “style without sacrifice” to Bostonians, visitors and online shoppers.
Why GreenTown?
Driven by a passion for green fashion, Envi takes an eco-friendly approach in selecting the designers it features. Vintage fabrics, organic cotton and wool, hemp, bamboo and vegetable-tanned leather are just a few of the chemical-free elements found in the signature styles at Envi. With bamboo flooring, recycled paper-maché hangers, environmentally-conscious wallpaper and paint, vintage furniture and locally designed lighting, Envi’s green concept doesn’t stop at the clothing. In celebration of BeanTown is GreenTown, any customer who mentions “GREENTOWN08” will receive 10% offin-store merchandise. Online shoppers can enter this coupon code for the same great deal! Visit Envi for more information. 164 Newbury Street, Boston MA - 617.267.ENVI
Garden at the Cellar is a gastropub that pays homage to the bounty of the garden. Chef Will Gilson’s culinary focus is European and he draws influence from the seasons of New England and its local produce. The concept stems from the years Chef Will spent on his family farm, The Herb Lyceum, and an urge to create a menu with a fun take on seasonal comfort food that complements the assortment of beers and wines offered in the Cambridge landmark pub, The Cellar. What’s more is that the prices allow this cozy spot to be a weekly ritual.
Why GreenTown?
All of the herbs and plants inside The Garden’s dining room are from Chef Gilson’s network of farmer friends and his family. The menu boasts seasonal produce, locally sourced cheeses and seafood, and sustainably raised meats when available, so preparations change often. This diversity of top quality ingredients means diners enjoy varied taste experiences and support local purveyors, which come first and foremost in this chef’s philosophy.Visit Garden at the Cellar for more information. 991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA - 617.230.5880
Since 1945, Irving House has attracted travelers to historic Harvard Square with its affordable rates and priceless location. This cozy hotel allows visitors to experience the vibe of this bustling college neighborhood, while providing a charming alternative to a typical hotel stay. The large guesthouse boasts modern conveniences in a comforting ambiance right in the heart of Cambridge.
Why GreenTown?
Irving House buys its breakfast and snack items locally, so that guests may enjoy the utmost quality while simultaneously supporting local businesses. Look for fair trade and organic coffee and teas and locally-made breads, jams and cheeses. Shampoos, soaps, and lotions are provided by eco-friendly companies and are available to guests in dispensers to avoid the small packaging of individual bottles. Irving House recycles, donates old home furnishings to charity, composts food waste and uses energy-saving light bulbs. In 2006, Irving House was awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Label. Recently, more energy saving improvements were made to the heating and hot water system.
Visit Irving House for more information. 24 Irwing St, Cambridge MA - 877.547.4600
Nestled in the heart of Boston’s historic North End, Taranta’s cuisine is a unique take on Southern Italian cooking, blending flavors from Chef/owner Jose Duarte’s Peruvian heritage to add rich and creative elements to classic Italian dishes. With the freshest local ingredients at the center of the menu and high quality service in the dining room, Jose, his wife Anna and Chef Laura Henry attribute their success to cooking with inspiration and an unparalleled hospitality.
Why GreenTown?
In 2007, Taranta was certified by the Green Restaurant Association as one of Boston’s official green restaurants. Chef/owner Jose is constantly researching ways to be more earth-friendly and already, the restaurant has made noteworthy strides toward saving the planet … and money. Taranta recycles and composts, thereby producing almost no garbage; uses renewable power and energy efficient lighting; serves local, not imported, bottled water; and stocks post consumer recycled paper and low carbon footprint and PLA biodegradable products. The restaurant also has a car that runs on recycled cooking oil and features a biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine list. Visit Taranta’s Going Green Blog for more information. 210 Hanover St, Boston MA 02113 - 617.720.0052
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