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The Green Orchid by Michael's On East

The Green Orchid by Michael's On East

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+1 941 265 81 94Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, Florida 34236 · Baypoint Park

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Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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The Green Orchid, nested within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota, Florida, is celebrated as the world's first net-positive energy restaurant. This innovative dining spot is completely solar-powered, designed to produce more electricity than it uses, thanks to its expansive solar array. The vision of Sarasota culinary icons Michael Klauber and Philip Mancini, and designed by Jimi Yui, The Green Orchid offers a garden-to-table menu with ingredients sourced from its own rooftop garden, managed by Operation EcoVets. A beacon of sustainability, its menu caters to vegetarian and vegan preferences, complemented by a unique beverage selection, with a portion of its proceeds supporting Selby Gardens.

Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Assistive hearing loop

Hours

Monday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Thursday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Friday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Saturday: 11 AM to 3 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 3 PM

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