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Boston's Best Restaurants With Organic Food

With such a high importance on health these days, choosing an organic way of life is quickly becoming the norm. The following five restaurants showcase organic foods while serving up only the freshest, local ingredients our area has to offer. Whether you want a smoothie for your morning commute or a sit-down, deluxe tasting menu of seasonal favorites, the following spots have you covered.
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Cocobeet Juice Bar
100 City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02108
(857) 263-8598
www.cocobeet.com

For organic foods and juices, head to Cocobeet, located right in downtown Boston near the Financial District. This spot has a selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to go for the busy Bostonian. From quinoa sliders to vanilla chia seed pudding or raw chocolate, Cocobeet is the go-to for health-conscious locals and visitors. Open daily, the organic juices and smoothies include over 30 options. Cocobeet prides itself on serving five pounds of organic fruits and vegetables in just one Cocobeet juice.

Ecco Pizza
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Ecco Pizzeria
1147 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 903-4324
www.eccopizzeria.com

Located in the Allston/Brighton area is Ecco Pizzeria. Its delicious pizzas are made with organic whole grain crust, organic herbal tomato sauce and four natural artisan cheeses. Available in two sizes, 12" or 16," standouts on the menu are the Grecco featuring spinach, kalamata olives, feta and oregano with the signature cheese blend and tomato sauce. Ecco also offers a clam and bacon pizza, a grilled potato and onion pizza and even an eggs and bacon pizza. To sip alongside a slice, there are organic sodas, teas and even organic fair trade coffees.

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Henrietta's Table
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 661-5005
www.henriettastable.com

In Harvard Square is Henrietta's Table, where the cuisine reflects its love and passion for "Fresh from the Farm and Honest to Goodness Home Cooking." Chef Davis and his staff seek out and prepare only local, organic produce and foods from locations including Verrill Farm, Crowley Cheese, Pete's Greens and many more. Locals love the Sunday brunch buffet for $50 where you get everything from oysters to salads, omelettes made your way and sweet options like waffles. Henrietta's also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, has a decadent dessert menu and offers seasonal drink specialties.

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Cafeteria Boston
279A Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-2233
www.cafeteriaboston.com

Take a break from the shops, salons, galleries and excitement of the Back Bay and Newbury Street with a meal at Cafeteria. Offering American favorites, the menu is filled with dishes featuring organic grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range chicken, seafood and local, organic produce. Indulge on an appetizer like the cheeseburger spring rolls, tacos or meatballs. There's also a variety of salads, sandwiches, pizza, burgers and entrees like roasted organic chicken or braised short ribs.

2/1 Food & Drink - Craigie on Main - Local Forest Mushrooms
Ragout of Local Forest Mushrooms, Cock's Combs, and Wild Boar Sausage with Farm-Fresh Egg, Forbidden Rice Grits, Herbs, and Flowers (credit: Rachel Leah Blumenthal)

Craigie On Main
853 Main St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
www.craigieonmain.com

At Craigie On Main, award-winning Chef Tony Maws creates a dining experience that includes influences from France yet with New England flair. Using only local, seasonal and organic ingredients, the menu changes daily to reflect what ingredients are at their prime. It is the perfect place for dinner, weekend brunch or for the ultimate dining experience: an eight-course tasting. From crispy pig tails to grass-fed sirloin, the menu appeals to all types of diners.

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Michelle Levine is a creative energetic, young professional that is passionate about everything Boston has to offer. She loves to attend local events, dine out, and cook and wants to share her findings with you. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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