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Sustainability in the city. Worth frocking up for…

March 18, 2011 by Caro&Co 8 Comments

Today I did something I don’t do often (enough). I applied lipstick, put on some heels and a frock and headed into the city to have lunch with some girlfriends. Those who know me well would agree that heels and I are not a natural mix and that I prefer lip balm to stick. I’ll happily frock up for dinners and other nocturnal events but lunch? Nup. I struggle with breakfasts too. They collide annoyingly with the school run.

So, who and what inspired me to head into town? A simple building, made using 100% recycled/recyclable products, with a wall of strawberry plants, a roof overflowing with herbs and bales of hay stuffed into the walls to provide insulation. Jam jars for glasses, delicious sustainably-sourced food and a view to die for. That’s what.

The brain child of dutch-born Joost Bakker, a florist, builder and environmentalist; Greenhouse is the third of his pop-up restaurants showcasing sustainability in all its glory. My hope is it will become a permanent fixture, acting as a reminder to Sydney-siders of what can be achieved if a passion for our planet is at the heart of everything we do.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Australia, Eating out, Environment, Food, Restaurants, Sustainability, Sydney

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  1. Recipe Chefs says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    Great post thanks for sharing. I really enjoy reading your blog very much. Feel free to check out our recipes.

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  2. Samwebbo13 says

    March 19, 2011 at 10:38 am

    I think you look smashing in heels and lippy!! Great to share a sustainable lunch with you! Webbox

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  3. Summer says

    March 20, 2011 at 2:11 am

    cool! that looks like fun! you should dress up more often!

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  4. Eleanor Jodway says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    It sounds like a Wonderful Place Caro! And the view is the Exact right type of view for me! Where better to take lunch than an Innovative New place such as this; overlooking the water! Thanks for sharing Caro! :))) x

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    • Caro & Co says

      March 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm

      Eleanor, you would have loved it. x

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  5. urbanbehaviour says

    March 21, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    I love this blog! I just started mine and I will posting some cool stuff about Toronto and San Salvador soon.
    http://urbanbehaviour.wordpress.com/

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    • Caro & Co says

      March 22, 2011 at 7:19 am

      Thanks so much! And thanks too for dropping by. x

      Reply
  6. Anu@My DreamCanvas says

    March 22, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    You have a lovely blog. So glad I found it. Hope to see you over at My Dream Canvas!

    Reply

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