We think there should be a conscious connection between the one who eats the food and the source of that sustenance. These days people eat on the run; if we can’t slow you down, at least we can tell you about what you are eating.

The Sustainable Life Project offers a 6-month internship to emancipated foster youth. Students work at the restaurant and attend culinary arts classes, farm tours and life skills workshops. Upon graduation, students are eligible for full-time employment with Tender Greens to continue pursuing their career goals.

Tender Greens is so much more than just salads and sandwiches. Meet the people and passion behind the food. The Tender Greens family extends past the doors and is the reason why we love what we do. 

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Inspired by his Sicilian heritage, our Chef Pete Balistreri taught himself how to make salumi and cure ham from scratch. Last year he launched his own line of charcuterie. We serve Pete's handcrafted artisan salumi at Tender Greens restaurants.