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Webster Groves nears 'green dining' district as restaurants finish certifications
Summary
Commission staff reported several local restaurants completed or applied for green dining certification; the city plans a first‑weekend‑of‑June celebration and map distribution to promote participating restaurants.
Commission member/staff Sean reported that Webster Groves has multiple restaurants completing or applying for green dining certification and that the city is on track to meet green dining‑district thresholds.
Sean said Madrina and Bagel Union have completed certification and that audits for The Ridge, Balkan Treat Box and others are scheduled this week; Robust Wine Bar recently applied. The district criteria discussed require 20% of restaurants within a municipality‑defined zone — Webster Groves’ boundary for the program was described as the business districts (Crossroads, Old Webster and Old Orchard).
Commissioners discussed outreach and promotion. The Green Dining Alliance, described in the discussion as part of the Earth Day 365 umbrella, plans a June celebration tied to Webster Groves’ Art Fair weekend (the first weekend in June, June 6–8 was cited as the likely promotion window). The Alliance may host a ticketed bus tour of participating restaurants; proceeds would benefit Earth Day 365. Sean and other speakers said the city would provide printed maps and could also offer a digital version; staff will check whether printing is a public affairs expense or requires another funding source.
The commission reviewed program requirements in general terms: waste‑reduction goals, no use of polystyrene (Styrofoam), recycling, staff training on waste reduction, and phased lighting efficiency upgrades. Sean noted a green dining micro‑grant resource on the city site and on the Green Dining Alliance website.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to finalize the map and printing logistics and to time promotional materials to coincide with the early‑June Art Fair weekend.
