You’re invited to the Net Impact Amsterdam member ‘Impact Borrel’!

Grab your most sustainability-minded friend and come out for an evening of socializing at Instock.

Plant based eating, without even knowing it

Madre believes that a better world starts in the kitchen. Bite by bite, we can move towards a more sustainable, inclusive, respectful and happy future. Madre is completely vegan, however they don’t shout about it. They serve incredible modern Mexican food, wowing customers with flavours and textures, without mentioning that it is entirely plant based.

Madre’s story

We’ll hear from the owner, Suzanne, about her experiences as a plant based restaurant owner that prioritizes sustainability. Why did Madre choose to keep it’s plant based nature “low key” and out of plain sight? How do customers react when they learn on-the-spot that the whole menu is plant based? What surprised her about sourcing sustainable ingredients?

Sustainable local farming at the heart of it

The ingredients used at Madre are sourced from Groenhartig. They have been growing a large selection of organic produce for the chef’s and foodies of Amsterdam since 2016 using re-generative agricultural principles.

They work according to ecological principles. Groenhartig does not just look at the end-product, but takes the whole ecosystem in which our gardens are situated into consideration. Soil health is a large part of that as well. A healthy soil is the basis for healthy humans, according to Groenhartig. Therefore they work solely with natural soil amendments to stimulate soil life an the mineral balance in the soil. Happy healthy soil will ensure happy healthy produce and you are what you eat! ☺

With the help of flowering hedges and a range of perennial plants, they try to boost the local ecosystem and incorporate as many hunting insects and other helpers in to the garden. They not only contain pests, but they care for a more balanced nutrient base for the product leaving the farm.

Tickets include:

• 2 drinks (soft drinks or beers)
• Homemade plant based Mexican bites
• Good company and networking with fellow Net Impact members
• Additional drinks and food available for purchase off the menu