About Us - EarthCare - Area 31, a Miami Restaurant at EPIC Hotel, Where Miami River Meets Biscayne Bay

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Area 31 is committed to environmental responsibility and minimizing our carbon footprint. Quality is the key to our dedication and it comes through in everything we do. From using only sustainable seafood to sincere water and energy conservation practices, Area 31 and Chef John Critchley honor our diners, our community and the earth.

A proud proponent of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants EarthCare program, Area 31's eco-friendly practices include:

We filter our own water at Area 31 to provide fresh, healthy drinking water and minimize waste.

Our wine list features organic and biodynamic selections.

When selecting seafood for the menu, Chef John Critchley adheres to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program standards.

Chef Critchley is committed to serving only organic beef, pork and poultry.

All beef is source-verified 100% Hereford and tested to be BSE-free.

Chef Critchley highlights seasonal, organic produce from local growers such as Paradise Farms in Homestead.

All menus are printed on recycled paper and printed with soy ink wherever possible.

Area 31's stylish dinnerware is made from recycled glass.

We recycle all glass, paper, cardboard and aluminum. We do not use Styrofoam for any purpose.

Take-out containers and utensils are made from unbleached and recycled content.

All of Area 31's excess cooking oils and grease are recycled into bio-diesel fuels.

Our kitchen uses low-flow dishwashing spray valves and faucet aerators on bathroom and hand-wash stations.

We use energy efficient lighting in kitchen areas and motion sensors in low-occupancy storage areas.

All exit lights are energy-saving LED lights.

We use only environmentally friendly cleaning products throughout the restaurant.