SOLE Food Digest: Ethnic vs. Ethics
Can you enjoy ethnic eateries while trying to live an organic-local-ethical life?
Over at Life Begins at 30, there's a doozy of a dialogue going on. Locavore Jen (who also edits the Eat Local Challenge blog) wonders: How do you walk the line between intrepid chowing-down at immigrant-run eateries while trying to live an organic-local-ethical life? She points out certification groups like the Bay Area's Thimmakka, but rightly wonders if it's a sign of watered-down, assimilated fare. Commenters' responses run a thoughtful gamut, from minimizing restaurant dining to choosing vegetarian options when unsure of the restaurant's meat sources. Many take a pragmatic approach: Eat ethically and locally when possible, but don't get hung up on perfection. And one reader points out a success story: Portland's Pok Pok -- a true-to-Thailand food stand (though, admittedly, run by a farang) -- began using more ethically sourced meats after diners asked.
Anita Crotty
Anita Crotty is co-author of Married... with Dinner, an award-winning food blog that chronicles the continuing adventures of "a couple of San Francisco food dorks." Anita and her husband Cameron are both professional writers, amateur cooks, and avid diners.read full bio.
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