Restaurants & Bars
Banana Bread Matcha, Other Goodies Offered At Opening Of New VA Café
A café known for it's "Eat Positive. Live Positive" philosophy is opening its second location in the DMV.

ARLINGTON, VA — A mission-driven brand celebrated for its “Eat Positive. Live Positive” philosophy and thoughtfully crafted, scratch-prepared dishes is celebrating the opening of its new cafe in the Ballston on Wednesday.
Life Alive Organic Café, located at 818 North Quincy St., will offer "chef-crafted, made-to-order grain bowls, salads, ramen, wraps, and pita sandwiches, alongside a craft beverage bar serving fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, wellness lattes, and espresso drinks," according to a release.
To celebrate opening day, the first 100 guests at Life Alive’s new Ballston location on Wednesday will receive branded gift bags, featuring signature goodies, special offers, and surprises from local partners.
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"Guests visiting on opening day can also enjoy a complimentary Ballston Banana Bread Matcha with any purchase while supplies last," according to a release. "Crafted especially for the Ballston community, this limited-time exclusive iced matcha blends Premium Mem Tea matcha, banana, cinnamon, maple and vanilla with creamy oat milk."
Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Life Alive’s new Ballston location is the brand’s first café in Virginia and its second in the greater DMV area.
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“We’ve received such a warm welcome from the D.C. community, so we’re particularly excited to provide residents and the local business community in the nearby neighborhood of Ballston with a place they can Eat Positive,” said Bryan Timko, CEO of Life Alive Organic Café. “Arlington’s reputation as one of the fittest cities in America makes it the perfect place to open our doors and share our passion for vibrant, feel-good food that fuels the active and energized life this community craves.”
The Ballston café occupies 2,800 square feet and includes 55 indoor seats and 30 outdoor seats on a vibrant, greenery-filled patio — a perfect spot to enjoy a healthy breakfast, quick lunch, post-workout fuel up or relaxed dinner.
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