The Center, Life in Balance will open Marie’s Café at 45 South Main Street, in Medford, on May 3. The restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday.

Named in honor of co-owner Felicia Bittner’s mother, Marie’s Café will feature healthy options for diners. Refined carbohydrates are kept to a minimum and replaced with an infusion of foods containing organic and pasture-raised meats, cage-free organic eggs, fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available, along with French press coffee and many teas.

“Our purpose for Marie’s Café is to encourage and empower individuals to seek the best version of themselves through wholesome food, self-enrichment and altruistic insight,” says Bittner “We intend to use the café as a platform for promoting individual health and wellness while focusing on charitable awareness. Additionally, our hope is that the café will be used to host various cause groups, educational and motivational seminars, and cooking demonstrations.”

For more information, call 609-451-5908.