Green Business Profile Wednesday: Sweet Green

A while ago, when I was just getting settled in D.C., a friend of mine from high-school told me about Sweet Green. She claimed that out of all the restaurants in Georgetown, it was the “best place to go.” I was skeptical. What’s the big deal? It’s only salad and plain yogurt.

I wanted to find out the truth, so I headed to Georgetown with my roommates this weekend.

As I expected, the restaurant was jam packed with students and tourists. It was a quaint, little place. The first thing that caught my eye was the menu, which was made of compressed flower seeds and could be planted.  The cashier also mentioned that the restaurant was built out of antique hickory.

Then, I ordered my salad and yogurt. To my amazement, my le parisien was not only tasty, but also fresh! The pears melted in my mouth, and the fragrant aroma from the almonds paired well with the roasted turkey breast.

We used biodegradable silverware and cups made out of corn. When I was about to go, I bought a reusable bowl so that we I come back I’ll get a free scoop of veggie topping.

Sweet Green is a true eco-friendly business. It has accomplished this not only through its food, but also through other sources, like its silverware. I would recommend Sweet Green to anyone, even if you are not all that gung-ho about salads.

Right now, it has three locations: Dupont, Georgetown, and Bestheda.

Photo Credit: The Author, Grace Gui