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If one-quarter of the food 10,000 SF Biters eat in a year is locally produced, we'll save enough oil to fill the Richmond District's Rossi Pool 4.5 times.

When you peel a banana from the nonstem end - the way the monkeys do it - the stringy parts tend to come off with the peel. Plus, the stem makes a convenient handle.

Monkey Business

The Bite:

Wanna find a restaurant that isn't just goofing around with the idea of eating local? Get seriously dialed in at Oakland's new Mono restaurant. Spanish for "monkey," Mono's friendly yet swanky setting is anchored by a cheese and oyster bar, and a charcuterie. Its 100-bottle wine list features numerous biodynamic and organic options, and the seasonal menu of small plates includes items such as prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and Meyer lemon risotto. And since it gathers ingredients from trusted local purveyors like Niman Ranch, you get global cuisine without a world of hurt from transport emissions. No kidding.

Wanna Try?

Mono Restaurant; opens today for lunch and on Apr. 2 for dinner; 247 Fourth St. at Alice St., Oakland (510-834-0260). Meyer Lemon Risotto, $19.

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