Life Alive is creating a local revolution in food through nourishing the vitality of a fast-paced city. Seated just across the river from Boston’s quick-living urban splendor and walking distance from Harvard University’s main campus, the Cambridge-location of this urban oasis and organic café feeds some of the world’s leading changemakers and greatest minds. This plant-based restaurant is built upon an ethical foundation that is evident in its every…
When I stepped into the diner the first thing I saw — and smelled — was a tray of freshly-baked vegan donuts. Right then, I knew I had found a winner. Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge was recommended to me by my couchsurfing host upon arrival in the city. Naturally, I carved out some time to pop in for a visit (two, actually). Known for their busy weekend brunches, I made…
February 14th, Valentine’s Day. It is said that this romantic holiday is named after Saint Valentine, who was a priest in 3rd century Rome. Marriage was outlawed by Emperor Claudius II, as he believed that men who were single made better soldiers than married men with families. Valentine broke this law and married, eventually being discovered, thrown in jail and sentenced to death. He then fell in love with his…