Baltimore, Maryland
Submitted by: Erin Mitchell, bluegreen accupuncture and bodywork, Baltimore, Maryland
Located in Baltimore's kitchy Hampden neighborhood which is home to other green businesses, The Dogwood is a restaurant I've known about for 6 years because whenever you ask somebody about a green restaurant in Baltimore, The Dogwood is always at, or near, the top of the list. It was at the top of Erin's list of favorite green restaurants. She says, "amazing
food, amazing vibe, locally sourced, locally owned, staff are previously
incarcerated or recovering addicts - amazing mission , amazing place". Indeed.
The amazing food is cooked with the seasons and features "...the finest local and natural ingredients, sourcing from sustainable, artisanal, and organic producers whenever possible." In fact, their web site lists their local, artisanal and farmer partners, so you know where their food is coming from. Let's just say it ain't mass produced, folks! I LOVE restaurants that have relationships -- REAL RELATIONSHIPS -- with local farmers and The Dogwood is clearly one of those places.
The amazing food is cooked with the seasons and features "...the finest local and natural ingredients, sourcing from sustainable, artisanal, and organic producers whenever possible." In fact, their web site lists their local, artisanal and farmer partners, so you know where their food is coming from. Let's just say it ain't mass produced, folks! I LOVE restaurants that have relationships -- REAL RELATIONSHIPS -- with local farmers and The Dogwood is clearly one of those places.
Now, about that social mission. The Dogwood trains a small group of individuals who are working to transition to a better way of life and these folks serve as apprentices with real-word training in the culinary arts. I love it. Help out your fellow man (or woman). How many places do this? We are all one, we are all connected, so help out your fellow man. The Dogwood gets it.
When you dine here, you'll notice that the entrances and walls are adorned with colorful community art murals. The images reflect themes of nurturing the spirit that drives the training program, the vibrant beauty of nature, and the beautiful seasonality of the dogwood tree. Nice.
They are open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday. They have daily features and specials including Progressive Oyster Happy Hour Tuesdays through Fridays from 5 to 7. Let the slurping begin...
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