Loving LOHAS

The report from LOHAS. Yes indeed, had a really great tip to LA to attend the LOHAS 8 conference. Once again, Sharon Lawrence did a fabulous job plugging SSF during her welcoming remarks yesterday. She even picked up on my Zegna t-shirt! Zegna is one of my favorite lines that also happens to have a strong commitment to environmental responsibility...they're even making beautiful bamboo sportscoats these days. Check out Oasi Zegna too.

Shelley Billik, VP of Environmental Programs at Warner Brothers also put in a great plug during her session. Shelley is one of my favorite people in the world and along with Mary Tkatch at Aveda is one of my muses in starting SSF. Most importantly, I was amazed at all the sustainability efforts underway in the entertainment industry...always learning something new. Some other highlights from LOHAS include getting to chat with one of my heroes, Julia Butterfly Hill, running into Danny Seo and getting to hear Minnie Driver sing. Needless to say, I met many other amazing people that I hope SSF will have the opportunity to work with in the future. I've already put a few of their websites up on spotlight, but stay tuned for many more. And definitely put LOHAS on your calendar for next year.

From Aveda to Zegna

Finally made it to one of the rare organic restaurants in NY last night. Herban Kitchen turned out to be quite a nice place. A little on the pricey side but then I AM in NY and it is ORGANIC so I guess I should expect as much. The food (I had the turkey meatloaf) was very tasty so I hope to go back and try a few more items. There's also an AVEDA store nearby.

Started today by watching the Celia Cruz processional. An amazing singer, an amazing life and a quintessential NY moment for me...a major processional and great conversations with the folks next to me. Then made a stop by the Ermenegildo Zegna shop. Absolutely the best clothing you can find for men and they have a surprising environmental background. Then it was off the UN where I got some cool baseball caps that I can - you know me - where backwards for the 'chillin' look. THEN I stumbled upon Dag Hammarskjord Plaza with their beautiful Katherine Hepburn Gardens. OK...this is my favorite place in NY now.

Headed to the Organic Grill in the East Village for Dinner. Tonight it was vegie lasagna - my favorite - and the OG didn't let me down. Had a great organic grean tea rootbeer too. Yummmeeee! Happened to walk past another place I'm going to try on Thursday called Counter. Stay tuned...