Certified Green Restaurant

Our Trusted

LOCAL Purveyors

MEAT SOURCES

Niman Ranch & Green Point
Farms, PA

Certified Angus Beef

PA Amish of Lancaster County

Alderfer Farm, Bucks County, PA

Hudson Valley Fois Gras | Duck
Products, Ferndale, NY

PRODUCE SOURCES

Campo Rosso, Berks County, PA

Irwin Farm, Kennett Square, PA

Madura Farm, Orange County, NY

Eckerton Hill Farm, Berks County, PA

AFTERLIFE Ag, Queens County, NY

Lucky Dog Organic, Hamden, NY

Cheese sources

Alemar Cheese Company, Minnesota

Jasper Hill Farm, Vermont

Consider Bardwell Farm, Vermont

Landmark Creamery, Wisconsin

Deep Mountain Maple, Glover, VT

Homestead Creamery, Charleston, SC

Seafood SOURCES

Kayla Marie Boat, Downeast Maine

Sea Dog Boat & Ms. Manya Boat, NJ

Saint Anthony Boat, Montauk, NY

W & T Seafood, New York, NY

Sustainability

Chef John Doherty in white uniform standing outside the Blackbarn restaurant, next to a chalkboard sign displaying happy hour details, with red umbrellas and outdoor seating in the background.
Wooden crates filled with Blackbarn's fresh green leafy vegetables and herbs from Union Square Farmers Market.

Dear readers,

At BLACKBARN, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to sourcing local, seasonal ingredients from sustainable farms and minimizing our environmental impact. From eco-friendly materials to waste reduction and energy efficiency, we strive to make every aspect of our operations more environmentally responsible.

We are proud to lead by example in the movement toward a healthier planet. Thank you for supporting us on this journey and for being part of a movement that prioritizes the planet's health through conscious dining.

Sincerely,

John Doherty
Head Chef & Owner

White cursive signature on black background.

Our Practices

We utilize state-of-the-art equipment to minimize our environmental impact. Our facilities are brightly lit with 100% LED bulbs, which provide a warm glow while significantly reducing energy consumption. We also install weather stripping to keep our spaces comfortable and energy-efficient, and we use high-efficiency sink nozzles that promote water conservation without compromising performance.

Additionally, we have established a comprehensive recycling program that ensures a wide range of materials, including plastics, glass, aluminum, paper, and cardboard, are recycled. By properly segregating and processing these materials, we actively reduce landfill waste and promote a circular economy within our operations.

  • Reducing Food Waste and Emissions

    Our composting partnership with AFTERLIFE, a circular mushroom farm in Queens, NY, exemplifies how we turn food waste into a resource. We donate our kitchen scraps that are transformed into nutrient-rich substrates for mushroom growing, which we then buy back. This closed-loop system minimizes food waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA reports that food waste accounts for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, so our efforts contribute to a circular economy where resources are reused instead of discarded.

  • Humane Animal Farming Practices

    The Green Circle Chicken we source from D’Artagnan comes from small Amish and Mennonite farms in Pennsylvania, where the chickens are raised humanely with ample outdoor space. These birds are fed vegetable scraps that would otherwise go to waste, closing the loop on food sustainability while providing top-quality, antibiotic-free chicken. This practice highlights the circle of life and how energy can be sustainably maintained within the food system.

  • Sustainable Seafood Harvesting

    Overfishing has led to the depletion of many fish populations. We support responsible fishing practices by choosing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood—such as the scallops featured on this menu. MSC certification ensures that our seafood is sustainably sourced, preserving marine biodiversity and protecting ecosystems for long-term ocean health.

  • Supporting Pollinators and Mitigating Climate Change

    Our apples are sourced from local orchards in the Hudson Valley, where they play a crucial role in supporting pollinators like bees. According to the New York State Horticulture Society, apple orchards benefit biodiversity, absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and contribute to climate change mitigation. A mature apple tree can sequester up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, making orchards a vital tool in the fight against climate change.

  • Empowering Diversity Through Sourcing

    We are proud to source our beets from Satur Farms on Long Island’s North Fork, a certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). By supporting MWBE-certified farms, we foster diversity, inclusion, and equity within the agricultural sector. These farms bring diverse perspectives and innovative approaches, contributing to the evolution of an industry long shaped by men, while enriching our food systems and communities.

  • Sustainable Farming Practices and Why They Matter

    We believe in the power of sustainable farming to promote biodiversity and maintain healthy ecosystems. For example, our tomatoes come from RL Irwin Mushroom Farm in Kennett Square, PA, where the focus is on maintaining rich, vibrant soils that support a diverse range of plants and animals. Healthy ecosystems are critical, as they enhance the resilience of natural processes like pollination and nutrient cycling, which are essential to producing the food we enjoy daily.

FAQs

  • The ability of an ecosystem to maintain its normal patterns of nutrient cycling and biomass production after being subjected to damage caused by an ecological disturbance. The term resilience is a term that is sometimes used interchangeably with robustness to describe the ability of a system to continue functioning amid and recover from a disturbance (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2025).

  • Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the different plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, and the ecosystems they form. It’s important because healthy biodiversity supports everything we depend on, like food, water, medicine, and clean air. The more diverse life is, the stronger and more resilient our planet becomes, helping us face challenges like climate change and disease. Simply put, biodiversity is vital to maintaining a balanced and thriving world.

    “Without biodiversity, there is no future for humanity”
    - Professor David Macdonald, Oxford University

  • Overfishing happens when fish are caught at a rate faster than they can reproduce, leaving insufficient mature fish to maintain a healthy population. This disrupts marine ecosystems and leads to the loss of ocean biodiversity. In 2025, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization revealed that fisheries are depleting 35.5% of over 2,000 monitored fish stocks at unsustainable rates (Marine Stewardship Council, 2024).

    The consequences of overfishing are far-reaching: it threatens the stability of fish populations, harms marine habitats, and impacts the livelihoods of communities that depend on fishing. Sustainable practices are essential to protecting our oceans and ensuring a balanced, thriving marine environment for generations to come.