The following CVB Partners have incorporated environmentally sustainable practices into their business operations and are Annapolis Certified Environmental Stewards.   In order to be certified, they have each earned enough qualifying points from a comprehensive checklist of environmental best practices and passed a verification inspection:

 

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Lodging 

 

1747 Georgian House Bed and Breakfast
170 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-263-5618

• All cleaning products are biodegradable, and do not contain nitrilotriacetic acid, chlorine bleach or phosphates
• Recently made improvements to improve the B&B’s energy efficiency

Loews Annapolis Hotel
126 West St., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-263-7777

• Conducted an energy audit within the past year, and saved about one third on energy
• Has a green team that meets monthly so that employees can exchange ideas and become more familiar with environmental best practices

Peninsula House Bed and Breakfast
11 Chester Ave., Annapolis, MD  21403
410-267-8796

• Uses natural fertilizers such as fish emulsion for their garden
• Owners volunteer at the Annapolis Maritime Museum to educate visitors about the Chesapeake Bay

The Westin Annapolis Hotel
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD  21401
410-972-4300

• One of only two Westin Hotels worldwide that have fostered relationships with local farmers to provide their meat and produce needs (the other is Paris Westin)
• Provides recycling to customers and employees

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Restaurants

Azure Restaurant (in the Westin Hotel)
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD  21401
410-972-4300

• Executive Chef James Barret uses honey in his recipes from two hives he keeps on the second floor roof.
• Azure purchases much of their meat and eggs from Ivy Neck Farms, a local and organic farm in Harwood.

b.b. Bistro
112A Annapolis St., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-990-4646

• Purchases local eggs from a farm on the Eastern Shore that takes the bistro’s kitchen scraps to feed the chickens
• Produces only one can of trash per week

BREEZE
126 West St., Annapolis, MD  21401
 410-263-7777

• Donates leftover food to soup kitchens
• Prioritizes seafood using sustainable fishing practices from Atlantic waters

Café Normandie
185 Main St., Annapolis, MD  21401
 410-263-3382

• Trucks all their recyclables to the county’s recycling facility
• Composts their own food scraps and makes their own biodiesel

Galway Bay
63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-263-8333

• Works closely with distributor to find sources of fresh, local meat and produce
• Trains staff on items included in their allergen-free and gluten-free menu choices

Level – a small plates lounge
69 West Street, Annapolis, MD  21401
 410-268-0003

• A locally sourced small plates restaurant
• Cocktails feature fresh-squeezed juices and house-made tonics and sodas

Sam’s on the Waterfront 
2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East, Annapolis, MD  21403
410-263-3600

• Much of their produce comes directly from local Maryland Farmers and other regional sustainable farmers
• Offers organic wine options to patrons

The Rockfish
400 Sixth St., Annapolis, MD  21403
410-267-1800

• Purchases clean energy to offset carbon emissions
• Built an organic herb and vegetable garden on the restaurant’s roof

Vin 909 Winecafe
909 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD  21403
443-415-9708

• The kitchen in this Eastport wine cafe uses their own organic herbs and vegetables grown in the back garden bdhind the patio.
• Executive chef Justin Moore makes his own mozzarella, and over half of his menu items feature local ingredients.

The Wild Orchid Cafe
200 Westgate Circle, #104, Annapolis, MD  21401
410-268-8009

• The menu features items with fresh, hearty, and local ingredients.
• Serves regional favorites, steaks, game and fresh seafood.

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Shops

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau
26 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-280-0445

• Recently renovated building featuring insulated windows and low-VOC carpeting
• Created a garden with all native perennials to keep maintenance at a minimum

The Clay Bakers
151 Main St., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-990-0244

• Recently incorporated energy efficient appliances and light fixtures into the building
• Purchases items for sale from a manufacturer in Baltimore, MD

Vivo! 
6 Fleet St., Annapolis, MD  21401
410-268-2258

• 100% of their items for sale are Fairtrade and are made from sustainable materials.
• On average, Vivo! recycles 75% of their total refuse.

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