The Review: Gotham Greens

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Review

I knew nothing about Gotham Greens when I purchased a package of basil at my local grocery store. All I knew was that their basil looked so much better than the rest of the basil in stock. When I ate it at home I found out that it certainly was better, it was great. It looked fresh. It tasted fresh. It was fresh. 

Gotham Greens grows vegetables and herbs in greenhouses in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn... on a rooftop! As part of a growing move toward urban agriculture here in New York City, consumers are pushing for produce that is more and more local. With virtually no farming land in the city, many communities and companies are turning to rooftop spaces to grow food. As a Brooklynite, I think thay having the opportunity to buy high quality produce grown just a few miles from my apartment is fantastic. 

The company, founded in 2008 and harvesting since 2011, is planning on expanding what it plants beyond basil and lettuces. They need to expand their varieties because Gotham Greens has teamed up with Whole Foods to build a 20,000 square foot greenhouse on the roof of the new (yet to be built) Gowanus Whole Foods. The company will also become a supplier of produce for other Whole Foods stores throughout the city. Check out the video below to learn more about them:

Gotham Greens from Dark Rye on Vimeo.

Here is a complete list on where to buy Gotham Greens products. As of now their products can only be found in stores here in New York City, although visitors can try their produce at Gramercy Tavern, of which Gotham Greens is a supplier.