Happy Earth Day

Earth Day was yesterday, I know. In 1970 it was visionary to designate one day of the year but, honestly, in 2009 who would dispute that every day is Earth Day? Not my friend Cynthia Brennan. Last weekend was the opening of her new market, Table, in Bedford Hills, NY.

As a mom, designer, artist and entrepreneur, Cynthia is one of the most talented (and busiest) people I know. I remember when she discovered the food market 2 doors down from her sustainable design shop was closing. She became passionate about the idea of opening a year-round, indoor farmers market to sell organic and/or local, artisanal quality food. It has been a long, uncertain trip up a very steep learning curve, but the result is a wonderful gift to our community.

Cynthia's husband Patrick, an architect, completed the build-out of the space using LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification practices, and every interior detail has been thoughtfully and artfully designed by her. The newspaper flowers and glass globe sculpture in the photos demonstrate Cynthia's signature style!

Maybe I should mention that the food is de.li.cious. Executive chef Jonathan Pratt and his team use the seasonal ingredients currently in their inventory to prepared foods for eat in or take out. I cannot recommend Table highly enough for anyone living in the area.

Table was featured today on Martha Stewart's blog.
The photo of the Israeli couscous beet salad is from Martha's post. I have had it several times already and it is amazing.

Cynthia is enabling conscious food choices and for that I say congratulations and thanks!