Eco-Date Night

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: April 01, 2009

Hey, we can't all be Julia Butterfly, live in a commune, and compost our toilet paper. But here are some easy ways to decrease your carbon footprint while you liven up your love life. With these green tips, it's easy to love both the Earth and your honey.

Eco-Friendly Date Ideas

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tilth
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    1411 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Renowned for its emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients, Maria Hines' restaurant is also doubles as an intimate date spot.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended La Medusa
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    4857 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (map)

    This Columbia City noshery now offers a Wednesday-only farmer's market menu. A good enough reason to ask someone out, if I've ever heard one.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Washington Park Arboretum
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    2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    Pack a picnic and wander through this expansive green space in the heart of the city. Boasting 108 acres of obscure botany, trails to Lake Washington, and a Japanese garden--romance has a beautiful backdrop at the Arboretum.

  4. 4 University District Food Bank
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    1413 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    There's nothing hotter than philanthropy; volunteer together at this high-volume food bank. Work side by side to help others while you let the romance blossom.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
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    5330 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Stroll hand in hand through the stands of local wares, and - if things are going well enough - pick up some produce for the evening's dinner.