With restaurants like Thrive, you don't have to worry about negatively impacting the environment! Located in Boulder, Colorado this fully raw vegan restaurant really cares about mother earth. The restaurant is zero waste and completely compostable. It was clear from the moment we stepped through the door, that energy is very important. The restaurant was covered with precious and semi-precious stones inlaid in tables and as decor. The surroundings were colorful and eye-catching. As we stepped into the restaurant we were greeted with the aroma of food being dehydrated and marinating, it was glorious! The food itself was focused on health and was free of sugars and excess amounts of salt, which really allowed the flavors to shine through. The spices and seasonings were strong and you could feel them at work cleansing your body. The atmosphere of Thrive felt very homey and welcoming as you could hear little children's laughter from outside, and soft music from within. Newly raw vegans might find it a bit intimidating/too natural for their tastes as it is very earthy. We personly enjoyed it and found their waste free practices refreshing.