Of all the colors in the rainbow, green is the one that’s caught CRAVE’s attention. It seems that DC has been swept up in a wave of environmental responsibility, and businesses everywhere are making the effort to go green! Considering CRAVE itself has recently gone green, we’ve decided to celebrate the local green businesses we love!
Be green and have fun at the same time! Using environmentally safe products and eco-friendly services, this duo of local women will help you plan a party with a minimal impact on the environment and a maximal fun factor! Make sure to check out their Naturally Chic Boutique, brimming with products like biodegradable (and cute!) bamboo plates and beeswax pillar candles in nature-inspired shades like moss, pumpkin, and eggplant.
The first and only spa accepted into the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) pilot program for commercial interiors, Nusta Spa is as green as it gets. From the building’s design, to the product brands, to the way the products are packaged, when customers enter the spa they get a completely eco-friendly experience. Don’t miss the ultra-relaxing Hydrating Mud Wrap followed by a rainforest shower.
The first certified organic restaurant in the country, Restaurant Nora has been frequented by presidents and prides itself on sustainable, sensational dishes. Since 1999, over 95% of Nora Pouillon’s food has come from certified organic growers demonstrating that eco-friendly dining not only benefits the environment but it will have your taste buds begging for more. Warm up with the Broccoli & Parmesan Soup with carmelized onion, pinenuts, and crispy kale.