It's easy being Green...

You've gotta love Summer in Sydney!  So many cool things to do, so little time...  Amongst the
plethora of pop-up events happening around town, here's a great one which oozes eco-chic.  Sneak a peek of the fabulous Greenhouse by Joost here...

http://greenhousebyjoost.com/

 


The Greenhouse was an initiative borne of the mind of Dutch-born 

florist, artist, builder and environmental warrior Joost Bakker in
2008.  Here's Joost's description:
"The Greenhouse is about designing and operating better places for people. Places that let us touch natural materials, understand where everyday things come from and taste fresh food straight from the garden.  Designers, engineers, builders, scientists, farmers, chefs and others are among those whose knowledge and advice have gone into every aspect of creating The Greenhouse, from the lighting, to the menu, to the fresh baked bread and the worm farm. The Greenhouse aims to harness the growing understanding of the human footprint to offer alternative solutions that tread a fine balance between functionality, sustainability and beauty."

 

It has since toured Australian capital cities and was built entirely from sustainable or recycled materials, right down to the wine served in jam jars and food served atop rustic wooden chopping boards.  The Exec Chef is Matt Stone, who was Goumet Traveller's Best New Talent in 2010.  If there's one dish you MUST try, it's the wholemeal woodfired pizza with sweet pork and fennel sausage, fromage blanc and basil ($15). And the cocktails ($16) are a MUST also!  I'd recommend #1 (Tradewinds gin, St Germain Elderflower liquer, OJ, lime juice, cucumber and flat leaf parsley) or #2 (The Cutlass gin, homemade lime marmalade, lime juice and fresh basil).  Fresh and yummy!  The perfect place to enjoy a beautiful Sydney sunset...

 

By night, The Greenhouse is transformed into a pretty, dream-like 

setting, with the only light being the gentle glow from  the divine

Queen B  pure beeswax candles within.

                                                     

The Greenhouse by Joost is a building that actually grows its own food!  It has its own rooftop produce and herb garden (complete with 'non-stinging' bees) and the entire restaurant is made of recycled bits and pieces. Quirky but homely and cool at the same time.

The Greenhouse will be in Sydney until March 28 so take a wander down to Campbell's Cove , which can be found just at the end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks.  For those of you scattered around the world, The Greenhouse currently has plans to tour
Milan, Berlin, Budapest and London.


For this weeks' work afternoon tea, we thought we'd do something a wee bit different and head down to  The Greenhouse, so I hope to bump into you whilst I'm there.  Enjoy!

Love,
Miss Manly x