Social enterprises for fine dining aren't too ubiquitous -- yet. At the same time, however, if you're a real foodie, some of the restaurants you frequent may be social enterprises and you don't even know it.
The restaurants featured here take a different approach than your typical community cafe co-op. In many ways, the restauranteurs and entrepreneurs behind these ideas are attempting to change the way organic food is perceived, that is, kick it up a notch or two.
Notably, many -- though not all -- of the restaurants are located in and around London, United Kingdom, where the industry is at the forefront of fusing social entrepreneurship with local, organic (and expensive) brunches, lunches and dinners.
From dining in the dark to ethical hotel restaurants in Cambodia, social enterprises for fine dining will make you think twice about your next reservation.
9 Social Enterprises for Fine Dining
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Philanthropically Inclined Accommodations
The Hotel de la Paix in Cambodia is Elegant and Giving
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Pitch Black Dinners
'Dans le Noir' Lets You Eat in the Dark, Employs Blind Servers
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Celeb Chef Apprenticeship Charities
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall Blends Fine Dining & Education
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Ethical Sashimi
Bamboo Sushi in Portland is a Certified B Corp That Values the Environment
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Work-Based Catering Academies
Create Foundation Works with Marginalized Communities
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Virtuously Veritable Dining
The Hoxton Apprentice Serves Feel-Good Meals
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Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs
San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth
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Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
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Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
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