Farm-to-table surely is an au courant restaurant buzz phrase, but knowing how to combine andshow off seasonal, local and organic ingredients is truly an art. For environmentally sound food that packs a wallop in the flavor department, pencil in a visit to any of these local spots that make organic elements high priority.

Local Root601 North McClurg Court Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 643-1145www.localrootchicago.comThe zero waste restaurant is as strict as a nun when it comes to sustainability, organic ingredients and being a good steward of the planet. That Local Roots passion forreal food comes in at an affordable price in such a tonyneighborhoodadds to its magic. Get lunch here (handcrafted soup du jour made with seasonal ingredients, pulled pork poutine, grass fed burger among the many options) and youll soon return for dinner and even brunch that has become quite the popular weekend event. Note that the names and distances of partner farms are at the top of the menu and go for any item thats marked hyper seasonal selectionandyou cant miss.

Prasino93 S. La Grange Road La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 469-7058 http://www.prasino.com

Prasino (translation green in Greek) is not just eco-friendly its eco-in-love from the food to kitchen facilities and the entire restaurant design. Diners, farmers, ranchers, vintners and brewers all win at prasino (yes, lower case p).The Contemporary American menu is all about farm-to-table ingredients whether you want breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. One would expect indulgent selections like lamb spaghetti and short rib tacos to be full of flavor, but even guiltless items are super satisfying try steel cut oatmeal, healthy French toast (multigrain bread, egg whites, cinnamon, nutmeg, berries), kale and spinach salad, quinoa tacos and grilled salmon.

Lula Cafe 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 489-9554 http://www.facebook.com/lulacafe

Winning organic items at this Logan Square restaurant include a classic breakfast burrito, flavorful Rushing Waters smoked trout scramble, cornmeal griddle cakes and the very popular Royale breakfast sandwich made withmaple braised bacon, heirloom tomato, arugula, Fontina, a sunny side egg and celery leaf pesto on house-made focaccia. The international organic menu also offers fantastic cafe selections from Gunthorp Farm pan-roasted chicken and smoked quail to a turkey sandwich regulars cannot get enough of. The six-course vegetarian tasting menu is a treat for flesh abstainers.

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Uncommon Ground 1401 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60660 (773)465-9801 http://www.uncommonground.com

With a four-star certification from the Green Restaurant Association, Uncommon Grounds newer location in Edgewater features the same high-quality, organic fare as its original outpost in Lakeview. Boasting the countrysfirst certified organic rooftop farm, the eatery grows herbs that find their way sprinkled on hand-cut frites as well as veggie-like organic greens, heirloom tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn peeking undercilantro-lime flank steak. Organic can be psychologically comforting knowing that youre putting healthy stuff in the pie hole, however, the belly wins as well with dishes likemacaroni and cheesemade withorganic shell pasta, Cedar Grove cheddar and Swiss and Prairie Pure butterkse, bread crumbs.

Nana 3267 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 929-2486 http://www.nanaorganic.com

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