Become a part of the thriving plant-based dining scene in New York City! We're thrilled to introduce Plant Powered Plates, a supportive program designed to help restaurant owners and chefs join the culinary movement for making healthier, plant-based meals. By participating, you can boost your food sales and satisfy New York City's growing plant-based community with delectable, health-conscious cuisine crafted by your skilled chefs.
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Our JourneyAs Plant Powered Metro NY (PPMNY) promotes whole food, plant-based nutrition to address the chronic disease epidemic, our growing community — and so many others — are seeking healthy alternatives. Yet they are finding limited options in most neighborhood restaurants and are seeking dining establishments that will accommodate their dietary needs and preferences.
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Queens Together and PPMNY have joined forces to kick off the Plant Powered Plates initiative. We seek to improve the quantity and quality of wholesome plant-based dishes offered by local restaurants. By starting with restaurants in Queens, we will build the vitality of locally-owned establishments representing countless diverse cuisines and cultures.
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Unlocking a Wealth of Opportunity |
New Yorkers are known for restaurant patronage, spending a whopping 130% more on eating out compared to the national average, which translates to approximately $8,082 per person per year.* Customers seeking healthier plant-based options are very much a part of this statistic. With limited options for meals that align with their dietary choices, these customers leave a wealth of potential sales concentrated in just a handful of establishments.
*Source: CBRE May 2019 retail report |
What Plant Powered Plates ProvidesThrough Plant Powered Plates, we aim to bridge this gap, connecting eager plant-based diners with restaurants equipped to cater to their preferences, creating a win-win situation. With more New Yorkers seeking plant-based options while dining out, we've tailored this program with restaurants in mind. Plant Powered Plates will:
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