courtesy of midtownlunch.com
New York City is known for many things, but arguably nothing more important than its pizza. Now, in the wake of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 3rd anniversary of PlaNYC, the city has opened its first “green” pizzeria.
Pizza by Cer Te opened its doors on Earth Day to satisfy New Yorkers and the eco-conscious as the first of its kind to hit Gotham City. The space is LEED-certified and makes its pies from locally grown ingredients served in recyclable boxes with biodegradable utensils. And get this…all food will be delivered by foot or hybrid truck!
Among the other initiatives, rainwater will be collected in special gutters to be reused and the heat from the ovens will be recycled.
Owner and chef, Edward Sylvia, told Crain’s New York Business that though a lot of money is put out to create the space, he expects to save money on energy and expenses.
Pizza by Cer Te is located on E. 56th St. between Park and Lexington Avenues.
If you stop to try a slice, leave a comment to let us know if the pizza is as delicious as it is eco-friendly.
