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We make it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Founded in 2013 by Shiri Avnery, PhD, and Ashwin Cheriyan, Thistle helps people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of the food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. Designed by nutritionists, meals are rooted in scientific, evidence-based nutrition and focus on real whole foods, high protein and fiber, balanced macronutrients, and exceptional nutritional diversity to support long-term health and longevity. With fresh deliveries each week, Thistle puts healthy eating on autopilot – no prep, no tracking, no guesswork – while proving that a deeply nourishing, planet-friendly diet can also be incredibly delicious. We partner with local food rescue nonprofits to fight hunger and reduce food waste, and we’re proud to be recognized for our impact: Newsweek ranked us in the 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Inc. named us one of the fastest-growing companies in America in 2024, and in 2022 we received their Best in Business award for excellence in food and sustainability. Thistle delivers to major cities on the West and East Coasts and is rapidly expanding nationwide to make healthy eating accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.

At Veggie Grill by Next Level, we serve 100% based fare made with all organic veggies and wholesome, responsibly sourced ingredients. Good for you, animals and the planet, our menu includes burgers and sandwiches, bowls, wraps, salads, burritos, desserts, shareables and more. Founded in 2006, Veggie Grill was acquired by Next Level Burger – America's first 100% plant-based burger joint chain – in 2024. Next Level is now the largest wholly owned vegan restaurant company in North America, committed to real sustainability, meaningful careers and living wages.

Café Gratitude is our expression of a world of plenty. Our food and people are a celebration of our aliveness. We select the finest organic ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves, as we are one and the same. We support local farmers, sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly products. Our food is prepared with love. We invite you to step inside and enjoy being someone that chooses: loving your life, adoring yourself, accepting the world, being generous and grateful every day, and experiencing being provided for. Have fun and enjoy being nourished. Welcome to Café Gratitude! -and to www.Gracias-Madre, the latest addition to the Cafe Gratitude brand of organic cuisine, retail foods, books, seminars, and more. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."-Hippocrates