Eco-Date Night

4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

This chic French bistro in Lincoln Square serves organic meats and dishes up organic brunch on Sunday. Order a steak frites or gigot de A'geneau (roast lamb), along with a bottle of sustainable vineyard wine and pretend you're in Paris.

2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

Grass-fed veal breast and grilled Wisconsin trout are among the local delicacies served at this artsy and funky Logan Square cafe. Brave the brunch line on Sunday to be rewarded with treats like vanilla custard stuffed brioche French toast and omelet made with farm eggplant, basil, feta and smoked pine nuts.

1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

The emphasis at this stylish West Town spot is on slowing down the food experience. Savor fresh and seasonal eats like herbed goat cheese ravioli and Parmesan risotto with sweet peas during a tete-a-tete with your sweetheart.

1418 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626 (map)

One of best places to snag a laid-back organic vegetarian dinner for two. Don't forget to sink your teeth into melt-in-your-mouth homemade desserts and head to the Howard Beach afterwards, for an eco-friendly walk.

619 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 (map)

Swanky and sleek, this cutting-edge West side restaurant caters to in-the-know food lovers. Crispy confit of farm suckling pig and seared Maine diver scallops are just a few of the eclectic offerings.

300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624 (map)

With one of the world's biggest gardens, this sprawling nature extravaganza makes for a lovely day for two. Tour the prehistoric ferns and trickling waterfalls that provide a prime escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 (map)

Delight in the beluga whales, dolphins and Alaskan sea otters in the Marine Mammal Pavillion. Marvel at the sharks and 500 species of life in the Wild Reef, or explore the piranhas, spiders, frogs and other exotic creatures in the Amazon rising exhibit.

1401 W Devon, Chicago, IL 60660 (map)

In addition to a variety of organic and local eats, this Chicago favorite boasts a wide range of organic cocktails and beers. Try sweet and luscious tree-tini, made with triple berry house-infused organic rain vodka (purchase equates donation to save trees), or one of several beers, such as Milwaukee's smooth and light lakefront organic extra special bitter.

722 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

This colorful earthy-vibes bar serves only organically grown and chemical free wines and beers. Quenching virgin cocktails like mojitos and full alcohol funky Buddha margaritas are some of the cocktails on hand.