The Good Guide to New York
Perched on America’s energetic east coast, New York City is a true cultural epicentre celebrated for its iconic skyscrapers, modern arts and enticing dining experiences.
From award-winning foraging restaurants to clean and cruelty-free beauty boutiques, we round up the best sustainable spots New York City has to offer.
Hotels
1 Hotels
Part of the international 1 Hotels Group, 1 Hotel is a boutique waterfront hotel based at Brooklyn Bridge. Energy efficient in design, 1 Hotel opts for LED lighting, smart heating and a rooftop rainwater irrigation system to minimise its climate footprint.
Cladded with local reclaimed wood and industrial steel, guest rooms boast eco-friendly hemp mattresses, organic cotton sheets and sustainable Bamford cosmetics.
Sourcing seasonal produce from local purveyors, the four on-site restaurants offer flavoursome farm-to-table cuisine.
Pendry
Inspired by the pared-back Californian lifestyle, Pendry is an understated luxury hotel located in Manhattan’s west side. Featuring a minimalist décor by Gachot Studios, Pendry boasts solar panels, a rooftop apiary, and a rainwater reclamation system to reduce its climate footprint.
Designed to meet international sustainable building standards, Pendry uses low-flow fixtures, high-tech heating and low-impact lighting to limit water and electricity consumption.
Crosby Street Hotel
Crosby Street Hotel is a cosy, contemporary 5-star hotel quietly tucked away in the stylish neighbourhood of Soho. Boasting a colourful kitsch décor courtesy of British interior designer Kit Kemp, Crosby Street Hotel features 86 chic guest suites and a temperature regulating rooftop kitchen garden powered by solar energy.
Favouring local seasonal produce, the hotel grows blueberries, tomatoes and herbs on-site to garnish its restaurant dishes and cocktails, while its Tudor-style chicken coop supplies the kitchen with fresh eggs daily.
The Benjamin
Situated in Midtown Manhattan, beaux arts-style hotel The Benjamin exudes old-time elegance from head to toe. One of the city’s original sustainable hotels, The Benjamin makes every effort to minimise its environmental impact.
Water conserving fixtures, eco-friendly bathroom amenities and energy-saving lighting are found throughout the hotel, in addition to an efficient recycling program to sustainably dispose of waste.
Restaurants
Atera
Located in trendy Tribeca, Atera is a two Michelin star immersive sensory dining experience helmed by chef Ronny Emborg. Mastering a New American cuisine, Atera offers an enticing four course foraging menu created from seasonal produce; think Atlantic snow crab, New Jersey pine oil and lamb from Elysian Fields.
Every dish begins with fresh greens; aromatic herbs and edible flowers are grown on-site in the restaurant’s sub-basement.
Le Botaniste
Certified carbon-neutral, Le Botaniste serves organic plant-based dishes and natural wines across its four locations in the city. On the menu, you’ll find young coco ceviche, veggie sushi rolls and delicious buddha bowls loaded with steamed quinoa, root vegetables and leafy greens.
Pair with a Le Botaniste natural wine made from organic fermented grape juice perfect for a quick lunch date.
Rosemary’s
Serving a seasonal farm-to-table cuisine, Rosemary’s is a neighbourhood Italian bistro found in Manhattan’s East Side.
Sourcing the freshest produce from its upstate farm, Rosemary’s handmakes its classic pasta dishes on-site, including cacio e pepe, carbonara and arrabbiata, each finished with freshly plucked herbs from its rooftop garden.
Dame
Dame is a modern English seafood restaurant offering the freshest seafood dishes alongside charming cocktails and chic wines.
Headed by British chef Ed Szymanski, Dame’s avant-garde menu combines traditional English techniques with local seasonal ingredients to create beautiful, small plates of warm lobster tart, grilled oysters and smoked whitefish croquettes.
Boutiques
Another Tomorrow
Another Tomorrow takes a holistic approach to sustainability, opting for organic materials, compostable plastics and a transparent supply chain to craft its chic collection of modern wardrobe essentials.
Crafted in Italy and Portugal, their timeless dresses, tops and knitwear are made from ethical wool, reworked denim and organic cotton to minimise environmental impact.
They offer an authenticated resale service to extend garment’ lifecycle.
Maison Jar
Based in Brooklyn, Maison Jar is a low waste refillery and grocery store offering plastic-free food, personal care and home essentials to reduce climate impact.
Locally sourcing seasonal produce from across the state, Maison Jar offers refillable rice, grains and beans alongside cleaning essentials and toiletries, each compatible with your own reusable container.
Knickerbocker
Situated on bustling Canal Street, Knickerbocker is a fashion-forward menswear brand that refuses to compromise on style or sustainability.
Founded by Andrew Livingston, Knickerbocker epitomises the classic American style, timeless jeans, jerseys and footwear are fashioned by skilled artisans using organic cotton and responsibly sourced leather and suede.
Knickerbocker opts for a transparent supply chain, making each garment traceable back to sustainable factories in Portugal, Japan and America.
Credo
Credo is a chic, clean and cruelty-free beauty retailer with boutiques in Soho, Brooklyn and the Upper East Side respectively.
Free from nasties including parabens, phthalates and paraffins, Credo boasts the cleanest skincare, makeup and fragrances from brands including Goop, Ilia and Tata Harper.