Le Bistro Vert was the result for the love of coffee of Chit Juan and Reena Francisco. Chit Juan is the head of the non-stock, non-profit Philippine Coffee Board Inc. What she does is she goes to the various areas of the country where coffee is grown and she helps farmers with technical assistance by coordinating with LGUs, NGOs and the National government agencies. Reena Francisco is an R&D consultant to many restaurants who works with the licensees in developing a menu suited to their specific clientele in their markets. Le Bisto Vert promotes Locavorism—by using only local ingredients from the coffee to the food offerings. The restaurant promotes good local produce and ensures sustainability for these local products. Read more about Le Bistro Vert.Continue reading »