While all locations offer a similar "comfortably urban" feel and nutritious, local, mostly organic fare, the Pasadena location boasts a new eco-accomplishment. The restaurant is bottle-free. Beverages are served in glassware, and the restaurant uses 100% recyclable containers. Tender Greens has taken their sustainable philosophy to a new level and furthered reduced their already below-average carbon footprint. more ›

Today is the Eat My Blog 2010 Summer Bakesale, and it's happening now until 4 p.m. Get there while the getting is good to score homemade cookies, cupcakes, confections, concoctions and more to satisfy your sweet (and a little savory) tooth. We were there early to drop off our contribution, and to put together a pink box of tasty treats from some of our favorite bloggers and food pros in Los Angeles. more ›

Last week Tender Greens opened their fourth SoCal location, on Sunset Boulevard near Vine right in the heart of Hollywood. This also happens to be just a hop, skip, and jump from where the bustling Hollywood Farmers' Market takes place each Sunday, and to maximize on the proximity, Executive Chef Fermin Arias has announced he will shop the market each Sunday morning and create same-day specials for diners to enjoy. more ›

Organic-focused local restaurant chain Tender Greens has announced they will open their fourth location tomorrow at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood. The eatery is built upon a philosophy of serving comfort food in a congenial atmosphere and practicing ecological and community awareness by sourcing their food from local growers and vendors; most of their produce comes from a family farm in Oxnard. more ›

Tender Greens' West Hollywood location is brand-spanking new, and we were lucky to get these photos of the restaurant on opening day from LAist Featured Photos pool frequent contributor Michael Ngim (hinducow). more ›

In the Culver City cultural gold rush, Tender Greens (like Beacon) got there a little before the party started. (For those of you who have no resources other than LAist, people are just starting to get tipsy at the party.) And, as the line going out the door attests, Tender Greens is a great place for salads (and a couple of soups and dinners like yer ma used to make – meat, potatoes and... more ›

Earlier this week came the launch of BlogSoopLA, a searchable restaurant database that brings together the reviews and write ups from local bloggers. The LA outpost is following closely on the heels of the site's origins in New York, and its first sequel in San Francisco. Users of the site can either search for specific dining spots, or browse; listings are sorted by the number of blog posts for each restaurant. Here in LA,... more ›

Anne Smith is the owner of the New School of Cooking in Culver City (which just happens to be a favorite of this LAist), which offers classes for everyone, from beginning to advanced. An aficianado of all things culinary, Smith is also interested in promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting local farmers and reducing our carbon imprint. She recently launched a blog that companions the School's website, and she has also offered us her top ten thoughts... more ›