Eat More Plants: Montclair Restaurants Will Spotlight Veggie Dishes

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A local effort to spotlight “plant-based dishes” from restaurants in Montclair is returning for 2024.

The second annual “Plant Based for the Planet” initiative will take place in Montclair from April 1 to April 30, with a dozen local eateries ready to show off their veggie-cooking skills in an effort to “highlight the impactful role of our food choices in addressing climate change.” Learn more here.

The participating restaurants include: Tinga Taqueria, Faubourg, De Novo, Marcel Bakery and Kitchen, Mercado, Samba, Zeugma Grill, WorldFLATS, Tino's Artisan Pizza Co., Basil Indian and Thai Grill, Cafe Moso, and Porta.

Throughout April, participating restaurants will roll out innovative plant-based dishes and showcase their existing eco-friendly offerings. Diners will be able to vote for their favorite plant-based dishes and be entered to win eco-friendly prizes from sponsors.

The month-long initiative is co-sponsored by Planted Society, Humane Montclair and the Montclair Township Office of Sustainability.

“What better way for individuals to celebrate Earth Month in Montclair, than to take action that lowers our collective climate footprint and improves the health of the community and our planet, simply by reducing consumption of animal products,” said Annette Batson, founder of Humane Montclair.

“We are grateful to the participating restaurants making this possible – a win-win for residents, local businesses and the environment,” Batson said.

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