Platter Chatter

Conversations about food.

Today we are featuring Mary Cleaver of The Cleaver Co. and The Green Table both in NYC.

What’s your definition of local?

From New York City I define local as somewhere you can travel to and from in a day.

What’s your definition of sustainable?

Sustainable means to practice an integrated system of production that enhances environmental quality and economic viability while supporting cultural integrity and quality of life.

When you think of local, sustainable, and community, how would you rank the three (from most important to least) and why?

I don’t think you can put one before the other. Sustainable implies local and community.

What’s one thing people can do to be more local and sustainable?

Be conscious of directing each dollar you spend to a source you want to be supporting.

Mary Cleaver’s The Cleaver Co. and The Green Table are all about local, sustainable and organic. Located in NYC, Mary has been dedicated to sustainability for over 30 years. “The handmade quality and sumptuous presentation of Mary Cleaver’s cuisine, both of which have become hallmarks of The Cleaver Co., directly result from her passion for and meticulous selection of local and organic ingredients. Cleaver’s dedication to supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture is evident in every facet of her business, and she is regarded as a pioneer of the growing trend towards awareness of the benefits of sourcing natural foods.”