The hungry crowd: Viraj Puri

The newest member of the food & wine which food obsessed community is the eco pioneer: he is a cofounder of a solar-powered, hydroponic roof farm in Brooklyn.

Gotham green roof greenhouse. Photo ARI Burling/Gotham green (copyright).

Viraj Puri says, "2008 Green founded Gotham Eric Haley and began our first crop harvest in May." Our greenhouses are on the roof of the former bowling in Brooklyn, and we grow green and Basil with a light hydroponic system. Solar panels help heat and cool, so that we can harvest 365 days in the year. "Chef Michael Anthony serves our salad in Gramercy Tavern, and our Green are sold in markets like whole foods."

Courtesy of barrier Brewery Co.

"I have always local beer in my refrigerator." I love barrier brewing, a new skill manufacturer in Oceanside, New York. "The reason is my favorite."

"Cooking an ambitious recipe with many pots and pans do not scare me, but then does the idea of the courts for an hour."

"Fish tacos guests are go-to for last-minute my plate." I pan fry tilapia and serve it with a mango cilantro salsa and Pico de Gallo. "It is fast and easy to make."

Gotham Greens co-founder Viraj Puri. Photo ARI Burling/Gotham green (copyright).

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