04/29/2026
Up to 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted, and when it ends up in landfills, it becomes a major source of methane emissions. Today we celebrate Stop Food Waste Day, but reducing food waste is a daily practice for us.
“Waste Not” is our chef‑led program that teaches our teams to track and measure food waste, understand what’s being wasted and create root-to-stem recipes to prevent it. This helps us to reach our sustainability goals and implement smarter kitchen operations. Pictured here are two examples:
1) Pan-seared scallops served over puree made from leftover ends of apples, ground cardamom, toasted cashew crumbles and butternut squash. Served with loose segments of cauliflower, broccoli, and lemon zest, garnished with parsley leftovers. 📸 , Chef Johnny Duong
2) Southern Fried Old Bay Soft Shell Crab served over a 100% waste-free zucchini fritter, corn cob velouté, and roasted corn chow chow. The whole crab is used in this recipe and is locally sourced. 📸 , Chef Chris Green