JanuaryNewsletter

This time of year everyone is making
New Year’s Resolutions, and if yours

is to finally get into shape we’ve got
the perfect thing for you! Kick your ass into shape with a six-week boot camp style workout with Basic Training. Basic Training’s full-body resistance workouts are designed to build lean muscle in all areas of your body. Plus, they do it all from the open vistas of Crissy Field up to the hills of the Presidio and down to the sand stairs of Baker Beach. Sign
up for your six-week session with
a friend and you’ll both receive half off (a $400 savings!!) with your Green
Zebra. If that alone isn’t reason to join,
we don’t know what is.

Reward yourself for your newfound motivation with some new workout
gear from See Jane Run. You’ll save $20 on a purchase of $75 or more with your Green Zebra. This woman owned and operated store not only knows their stuff when it comes to
all things running, but also makes a concentrated effort to lessen their environmental impact from recycling your old running shoes to using green cleaning products. While you’re in the store look out for tags indicating
the eco-friendly items they carry.

Let us know what your green New Year’s resolutions are for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Samovar Tea.

Just email your entry to contest@thegreenzebra.org

Last month you voted and La Boulange was by far your favorite 2009 Green Zebra discount.

Good News, La Boulange is back! Plus, they’ve opened even more Bay Area locations. Grab a Green Zebra and check out their brand new Noe Valley location.

Featured Participants:

Now’s a great time to plan that family trip to Tahoe you’ve been thinking
about. Show your Green Zebra at
Sports Basement and get the hookup with a free one-day ski or snowboard package rental. And if that wasn’t sweet enough, you can
also get your lift tickets here as well
as any additional gear you might need.

Take advantage of Zipcar’s fleet of all-wheel-drive CR-Vs, the perfect vehicle
to get you and your family safely up
the mountain. Or, before trudging up
the snowy slopes, take your car into Luscious Garage, and save $25 on
their Vitals service when you use
your Green Zebra.

After a weekend of chasing after the
kids and running your muscles through the ringer we know you’ll be ready for a one-hour massage at Presidio Sport and Medicine. Pre-book your appointment so you're set to go when you get back. Save $20 with your Green Zebra.

Featured Participants Include:

Still trying to come up with a New Year’s resolution that will really make
a difference? Think about getting rid of your car this year, and enrolling
in a car sharing service such as Zipcar. Car sharing has helped take more than 50,000 cars off the road. Plus, car sharing saves you money because, unlike when you rent a car, gas and insurance are already included in the rate.

We know what you’re thinking… "But if I sell my car how will I get to Tahoe?"

Problem solved! Zipcar makes it easy to hit the slopes. Twelve of Zipcar’s All-Wheel-Drive CR-Vs in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland have been outfitted with roof racks, tire chains and snow scrapers. So now getting to Tahoe is as easy as making a reservation.

Plus, join Zipcar with Green Zebra and they’ll waive the $25 application fee AND give you a $75 driving credit to be used within the first 50 days of membership.

If that isn’t enough, check out these other great reasons to join Zipcar:

•Members save more than $436 per month, which is typically spent boosting the local economy instead.
•City green space is preserved since fewer parking spaces are require to meet a community’s driving needs.
•When you pay by the hour, you plan your trips more efficiently, and less driving means less congestion, fewer greenhouse gas emissions and lower fuel consumption.
•Car sharing results in higher use of alternative transportation with 47% more biking, 26% more walking, and 47% additional use of
mass transit.

Okay okay, we know Valentines Day isn’t until next month, but if you’re going to do this right then you’ve got to start planning. Here are a couple of our favorite San Francisco Restaurants doing Valentine’s Day specials

1. Millennium: This famous vegetarian restaurant is offering a 5-course prix fixe menu that vows to deliver “the aphrodsiac laced goods to ignite your evening of love.” Millenium is dedicated to cooking with only fresh, organically grown produce and supporting small local farms.

Cost: $75/person $35/optional wine pairing

GZ Savings: A free cocktail of seasonally infused spirits and juices.

2. XYZ Lounge

: Steam up your Valentine's Day with dinner at XYZ. Chef Paul Piscopo has

incorporated known aphrodisiacs into the tasting menu for the evening that’s sure to turn your spark into a flame! If things really heat up a wonderful room at the W San Francisco is only
an elevator ride away. See the menu.

Cost: $70/person $30/optional wine pairing

Savings: 20% off your total bill

3. Farmer Brown: This Valentin

es Day Farmer Brown is offering not only a dinner menu, but brunch as well! Their $25 all you can each brunch buffet (one mimosa included) includes fried chicken, eggs, bacon, potatoes, sweet potato pie, live music—and so much more. If brunch isn’t your deal, check out their prix fixe dinner.

Cost: $25-$50 Savings: 2 for 1 seasonal

cocktails.

4. Pacific Catch: February is “Crab Fest” month at Pacific Catch! What better way to celebrate Valentines Day, than with a special three course "Crab Fest" inspired menu created by Executive Chef, Chandon Cleanard. Offered at the 9th Ave. and Corte Madera locations.

Crab Fest will continue throughout the month of February.

Savings: Complimentary starter with the purchase of 2 entrées of

$9.95 or more.

5. Thirsty Bear is celebrating this Valentines Day with a very special live Flamenco Performance. They will be serving their regular menu as well as some Valentines Day specials (TBD).

Savings: Complimentary 20 oz. premium organic beer with the purchase of any food item. OR Complimentary dessert with the purchase of a paella or any 2 taps.