Life Alive teams up with Radhi Devlukia on summer menu

By AI, Created 7:56 PM UTC, May 29, 2026, /AGP/ – Life Alive Organic Café is launching a limited-time summer collaboration with author and plant-based cook Radhi Devlukia from June 2 to Aug. 31 at all locations. The menu adds four exclusive items, including the chain’s highest-protein dishes yet, as both brands lean into wellness-focused eating.

Why it matters: - The collaboration gives Life Alive a seasonal menu designed to meet demand for plant-based meals with more protein and more variety. - The launch also connects the café’s wellness positioning with Radhi Devlukia’s large audience of more than 3.6 million followers. - The limited run could help Life Alive drive traffic during the summer dining period.

What happened: - Life Alive Organic Café announced a summer partnership with Radhi Devlukia, a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, podcast host and plant-based cook. - The Life Alive x Radhi Devlukia Summer Power Menu will be available at all Life Alive locations from June 2 through Aug. 31. - The menu includes four exclusive items inspired by Devlukia’s Indian heritage and global culinary influences.

The details: - The collaboration introduces Life Alive’s highest-protein menu items yet. - The four items are Coconut Red Lentil Dal, Thai Peanut Power Salad, Mango Lassi Smoothie and Mango Matcha. - Coconut Red Lentil Dal has 44 grams of protein and includes coconut red lentil curry, curry tofu, roasted cauliflower, cucumber raita, pickled cabbage, crispy chickpeas, roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, cilantro, brown rice and lentils. - Thai Peanut Power Salad has 42 grams of protein and includes edamame, quinoa, sticky sesame tofu, kale, cucumber, red bell pepper, shaved vegetables, tamari almonds, peanut lime dressing and sesame ginger dressing. - Mango Lassi Smoothie includes mango, dates, housemade mango syrup, cardamom, coconut yogurt and coconut milk. - Mango Matcha includes iced matcha, housemade mango syrup, cardamom and oat milk. - Life Alive is a Massachusetts-founded brand built around scratch-prepared grain bowls, housemade sauces, smoothies, and matcha and espresso drinks made with organic and minimally processed ingredients. - The chain currently operates 15 locations in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. - Devlukia is also a clinical dietitian, nutritionist, cook, author of JoyFull, co-founder of Juni Tea and creator of a digital community focused on plant-based cooking. - Life Alive said the collaboration reflects a shared belief that real food made with intention can change how people feel. - Devlukia said the menu is meant to show that plant-based food can be joyful, satisfying and protein-rich. - Bryan Timko, CEO of Life Alive Organic Café, said the collaboration produced some of the company’s most flavorful dishes and its highest-protein menu items yet.

Between the lines: - Life Alive is leaning further into high-protein plant-based dining, a space that has become more competitive as consumers look for healthier fast-casual options. - The tie-up also works as audience cross-promotion: Life Alive gets exposure to Devlukia’s wellness-focused community, while Devlukia extends her brand into a physical retail setting. - The menu’s mix of savory dishes and drinks suggests Life Alive is targeting both meal occasions and lower-commitment purchases.

What’s next: - The Summer Power Menu runs only through Aug. 31, so guests have a short window to try the items. - Life Alive directs customers to more information at the company’s website and on Instagram and TikTok at @lifealivecafe. - Devlukia also directs followers to more information.