I'm not sure I buy this. It's a little reminiscent of the zombie attack that was being organized on a city council meeting last fall, when city council had no intention of taking any action re: the zombie walk.

Who is the alleged opposition? What grounds? They don't seem to be able to articulate answers to either, though they've been asked several times on their FB page. Also, the chair of the Derby Lofts board supports this place, and Derby Lofts likes to oppose liquor license transfers.

The condo owners have no parking so why would they be in favor of something that my make the parking worse? Also I don't understand why a so called health food business needs a liquor license. If those who are opposed show up and have good reason,they must be given reasonable consideration.

It must be very expensive to pay for parking as a condo owner.

Some of the public lots have reserved spaces at the taxpayers expense. We pay to maintain them and loose the income from the infamous meters.

Hello Folks, as property manager of the condominium association that Life Alive is moving into, I can tell you that all of the condominium abutters truly want a good, well run, and respectable business to move into the vacant space. The list of items that the unit owners and residents are requesting are basic building and standard operational issues. Our owners want to know how the security and safety of our residents will be guaranteed by Life Alive and how their law-given right to the 'quiet enjoyment of their homes will be guaranteed. Rather then spinning grass-routes P.R. for your newspaper, Life Alive should address these issues and do this properly.

It is also shocking that many condo owners bought them without parking and then went crying to the city about it.

I would love to have this place below my building - it would probably have a less rowdy crowd than a bar or pub/restaurant. Less noise at closing and less possible vandalism from an inebriated clientele.

This is some straight up bureaucratic nonsense. Anyone who is against Life Alive is a hippie-hating yuppie square. The people who go there are not going to be troublemakers like all the bars in town, they're going to be peaceful happy vegetarians. How is this not obvious!

well i'll tell ya!i hear from a couple gull down at the ferrry landing that they were going to serve anchovie burgers. dont quote me on this.

Life Alive is an awesome joint, with delicious healthy food. I've been going ever since they opened up in Lowell in 2004. Tons of my friends have worked or still work there and none of them are rowdy trouble makers. They are very informative and helpful about the food they serve too. Its a shame that this is even an issue because there aren't a boat load of places around like Life Alive, and they are definitely a great and positive vibe.

by best wishes to their endeavor. i for one will check out the menu for anything tasty.

When are they going to put a limit on dog owners on Crombie St? Once there were none and now it seems every condo there has at least one as standard equipment.
Just lightening th conversation. I think the new restaurant is great!

Tofu & natural foods & Bolgna have a lot in common. The natural food freaks and veggie vegans are usually wounded birds that are looking for attention. Whiners and cry-babies all of them. The public wants twinkies and hostess cupcakes! Go home wierdy-beardies!