Greater
Boston Buddhist Cultural Center: Bookstore &
Giftshop (photo
courtesy: Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center)
*- 950
Massachusetts Ave., half-way between Harvard Sq.
and Central Sq., Cambridge (Harvard Sq. and Central
Sq. stops/ Red Line). 617-547-6670. The bookstore
has a large variety of English and Chinese books on
Buddhism, Asian culture, vegetarian cooking and
mind/body wellness. The gift shop has a broad range
of Buddhist cultural items, such as Buddha figures,
incense, prayer beads, tea and tea sets. The tea
house/vegetarian dining room is a multi-functional
area that is used for group meals, meetings,
classes, art exhibitions and fund-raising events.
The Center is open to the general public from
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. In the evening,
the Center is used by class attendees throughout
the week.
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Harvest
Co-operative Supermarket (photos courtesy:
Harvest Co-operative Supermarket) - 581
Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139. 617-661-1580. Open
7am-10pm, Sun 7am-9pm.
Harvest supports sustainable agriculture, certified
organic, fair trade, and local and small family
farms in our buying practices. Not a member? Not a
problem at Harvest Co-op. We serve the whole
community.
Harvest
Co-operative Supermarket - 57
South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
617-524-1667. Open 7am-10pm, daily.
Annual Boston
Vegetarian Food Festival (photo courtesy:
Boston Vegetarian Food Festival) - 24
Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116. 617-424-8846.
Held annually each October. This Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them! Whether you are a longtime vegetarian or vegan, or someone simply wanting to add more healthy and delicious foods to your meal repertoire, or if you are just curious what it's all about, you are welcome here! We offer you free admission, free food sampling, free speaker presentations, free parking and a T stop across the street.
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Allandale
Farm (left photo
courtesy: Allandale Farm) - 259
Allandale Road, Brookline, MA 02467. 617-524-1531.
Waltham Fields Community Farm (center/right
photos courtesy: Walthem Fields Community Farm)
- 240 Beaver St., Waltham, MA 02452.
781-899-2403. CSA and organic farm less than 10
miles from downtown Boston. Since 1995, they have grown our vegetable crops at Waltham Fields Community Farm using organic practices.
Whole
Foods Market - 170
Great Rd., Bedford, MA 01730.
781-275-8264. Open daily: 8am-9pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 181 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA
02114. 617-723-0004. Open daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 15
Westland Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
617-375-1010. Open daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 15
Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135.
617-738-8187. Open daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 200
Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138. 617-491-0040. Open daily:
8am-9:30pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 115
Prospect St., Cambridge, MA 02139.
617-492-0070. Open daily: 7:30am-10:30pm
Whole
Foods Market - 340
River St., Cambridge, MA 02139. 617-876-6990. Open
daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 300 Legacy Place,
Dedham, MA 02026. 781-329-7100. Open
daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 2151
Mystic Valley Pkwy., Medford, MA 02155.
781-395-4998. Hours: 8am-9pm daily.
Whole
Foods Market - 916
Walnut St., Newton, MA 02461.
617-969-1141. Open daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 647
Washington St., Newton, MA 02458.
617-965-2070. Open daily: 8am-10pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 331 Paradise Rd.,
Swampscott, MA 01907. 781-592-2200. Open daily: 8am-9pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 278
Washington St., Wellesley HIlls, MA
02481. 781-235-7262. Open daily: 8am-9pm.
Whole
Foods Market - 400
Cambridge Rd., Woburn, MA
01801. 781-376-9600. Open daily: 8am-9pm.
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Spirit
of Change Magazine (left photo
courtesy: Spirit of Change Magazine)
- P.O. Box 405,
Uxbridge, MA 01569. 508- 278-9640. Spirit of Change is New England's largest free holistic magazine, trusted and enjoyed by over 150,000 readers each quarterly issue for its commitment to publication quality and holistic living. Each issue, Spirit of Change provides our advertisers and readers with on-time distribution of 55,000 copies in England, with the heaviest circulation in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our commitment to editorial integrity means that in each issue you will find only carefully selected, inspiring and informative articles written by professionals from the fields holistic health, spirituality, personal growth, green living and planetary transformation. Each issue also hosts an extensive review section, calendar and classified listings, plus New England's most comprehensive print directory of holistic practitioners, products and services.
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Note: The Boston
Vegetarian Society provides a list of all veg*n
restaurants in Massachusetts at: www.bostonveg.org/restaurants
Note: *=Vegetarian,
**=Vegan, ***=raw foods.
Grasshopper
Vegetarian Restaurant ** - 1
North Beacon St., Allston, MA
02134. 617-254-8883. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun
noon-10pm. Asian cuisine.
Dosa Temple * - 59 Pond St. (Rt. 126), Ashland, MA 01721. 508-879-6800. South Indian cuisine.
Organic Garden Cafe **/*** -
294 Cabot St., Beverly,
MA 01915. 978-922-0004. Hours: check website. Since 1999, our vegetarian organic Restaurant & Juice Bar has specialized in gourmet enzyme-rich rawfood, vegan & gluten-free cuisine. Our Fusion Menu which includes innovatively heated choices, brown rice & quinoa, hot soups, vegan pizza, amazing desserts & hand-made chocolates, inspires curious foodies, transitioning vegetarians & hardcore raw vegans alike.
Hare
Krishna Temple * - 72
Commonwealth Ave. (Back Bay), Boston, MA 02116.
617-247-8611. Vegetarian feast each Sunday.
Greater
Boston Buddhist Cultural Center Vegetarian
Restaurant & Tea House * - 950
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139. 617-547-6670.
Life Alive * - 765 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139. 617-354-5433. Experience our fresh, fantastic, fusion food, our warm, relaxing, sensual environment, and our soulful service. All of our meals are made fresh to order from organic produce delivered daily.
Veggie
Planet (right photo
courtesy: Veggie Planet)
* - 47 Palmer St.
(Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA 02138.
617-661-1513. Hours: 11:30am-10:30pm daily. Specializing in creative, out-of-this-world, meat-free and dairy-free pizzas, we also serve up equally satisfying meals on rice, as well as enticing homemade soups, salads and vegan desserts.
The Pulse Cafe ** - 195 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144. 617-625-1730. We want to introduce others to the benefits and values of an organic/natural vegan lifestyle. You will not have to inquire if something contains animal products because we are doing thorough research to maintain our cafe as strictly vegan. And although we are not a gluten free establishment, many of our dishes are prepared without gluten containing ingredients, and are notated as such on the menu. We also try to accommodate those with other food allergies and sensitivities.
True Bistro ** - 1153 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144. 617-627-9000. Hours: check website. A philosophy and lifestyle whose adherents seek to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
Masao's
Kitchen (left photo
courtesy: Masao's Kitchen) ** - 581
Moody St., Waltham, MA 02453. 781-647-7977. Hours:
Mon-Sat. noon-7:30pm. We use no refined sugar, MSG, chemicals and preservatives, irradiated foods or genetically modified foods. Our choice of foods and cooking methods are based on the teaching of Macrobiotics.
Red Lentil Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant ** - 600 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472. 617-972-9188. We provide a warm atmosphere in which to enjoy creative and globally inspired vegetarian and vegan foods. Our aim is to please every customer that walks through our door. Daily specials are offered at lunch, dinner, and brunch.
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Hare
Krishna Temple (left photo
courtesy: Hare Krishna Temple) * - 72
Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02116.
617-247-8611. Free vegetarian feast (prasadam)
following lecture and discussion Sundays and Wednesdays. Call for hours.
Cambridge
Insight Meditation Center * - 331
Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139. Office number:
617-441-9038. 24-hour information and fax line:
617-491-5070. The Cambridge Insight Meditation
Center is a non-residential urban center for the
practice of Vipassana or insight meditation,
located in the heart of Cambridge, MA.
Cambridge
Zen Center (right photo
courtesy: Cambridge Zen Center) *- 199
Auburn St. (Central Square), Cambridge, MA
02139-3828. 617-576-3229. The Cambridge Zen Center is a not for profit Zen Buddhist organization founded according to the teachings of the late Zen Master Seung Sahn and the tradition of the international Kwan Um School of Zen. The center provides Zen training, education and support through formal practice and everyday life.
Boston Vegan Meetup Group - Boston, MA. This is a WONDERFUL group of over 400 vegans, a subset (10-30+) of whom attend any particular event. By networking with BVA, BVS, MARC, NEAVS, other veg groups, and other meetups, we get to know one another.
Boston Vegetarian Meetup Group - Boston, MA. We usually have our events on the 2nd Thursdays at My Thai in Chinatown.
Boston
Vegetarian Society - P.O. Box
38-1071, Cambridge, MA 02238-1071. 617-424-8846.
The Boston Vegetarian Society seeks to help people, animals, and the environment by promoting a vegetarian way of life. We provide education, community, and outreach to encourage healthy plant-based eating and compassionate, earth-friendly living.
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