With limited options available, the government has placed reliance on increased VAT to raise additional revenue.

The Friendship Café, which is located in the City Center Mall, 140 Buchanan St. N., Cambridge, serves breakfast and lunch and is open to the community.

We asked Nikki Brighton to explain why humans should consider a diet that is very green and close to home — the diet of a locavore, or even her preferred self-description of invasivore.

Here, our wine columnist shares her top picks for U.S. sparkling wines produced in the traditional Champagne style.