Welltodo Jetsetter: A Healthy City Guide To Melbourne

“When deciding which city in Australia to emigrate to from London, it was a toss up between Melbourne and Sydney,” says welltodo London’s guest contributor, Temi Lasade-Anderson, who now calls Melbourne home.

“In my mind, Australia was already synonymous with health and wellness, and Melbourne certainly delivers.”

“In a city where raw, vegan and sugar-free desserts have hit the mainstream… the only problem you’ll have as a welltodo Jetsetter in Melbourne, is whittling down your list of where you want to go to eat, drink and sweat.”

In the latest welltodo Jetsetter guide, Temi uncovers four must-try gems in Australia’s most culturally diverse city (and the home of Pana Chocolate); from the best hot yoga and cold-pressed juice, to a vegetarian institution worth waiting for.

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Shoku Iku | Organic Raw Food Cafe 

Shoku Iku isn’t just a cafe… it’s an experience. The cafe features immensely creative organic, raw and seasonal foods packed with superfood nutrients. Everything from the teas to desserts have been curated by owner and head chef Yoko. Renowned for her creative flair in the kitchen, crafting incredible living food cuisine, Shoku Iku offers breakfast and brunch (Sunday only), lunches and special three course dinners on Saturday.

If you’re looking for a place with nourishing food in a mindful, conscious and grateful environment, Shoku Iku is the place for you. If you try just one thing – let it be the raw banana pancakes… they’re simply exquisite.

120 High Street, Northcote, Melbourne 3070

www.shokuikuaustralia.com

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The Source Bulk Foods – Prahran | Specialised Bulk Food Store

Never mind lugging your healthy essential across the globe – you’ll need that extra pair of shoes! The Source stocks everything from caramelised, activated buckinis to epsom salt in – you guessed it – bulk! The beauty of buying in bulk means that you can control waste buy using recyclable and environmentally-friendly packaging, which also helps to keep costs down. The Source stocks absolutely everything a welltodo Jetsetter would require for holiday staples. It’s a one stop shop for all things gluten free, organic, raw, vegan or paleo. This is a healthy foodie’s mecca, and the (dairy free) icing on the (raw) cake is that it’s waste free grocery shopping at its best.

176 Commercial Road, Prahran, Melbourne 3182

www.thesourcebulkfoods.com.au

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Grass Roots Yoga | Hot Yoga Studio

There are ample places for a yogi to bend, stretch and sweat in Melbourne, no doubt, but what’s special about GRY (as it’s affectionately known by those who practice there) is that the teachers make yoga accessible to everyone. At GRY, the range of classes include vinyasa flow, hot flow and hot yoga, as well as yin yang and slow flow. The teachers always place safety first and exhort students to listen to their bodies as each practice is different. Yoga at GRY is hot yoga with a mindful twist, and with two studios and the most affordable 30 day introduction pass on the market, it’s no wonder GRY has such a faithful following.

Level 1, 84 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne 3182

Level 1, 204-206 Bridge Road, Richmond, Melbourne 3121

 

www.grassrootsyoga.com

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The Vegie Bar | Vegetarian Restaurant

Would you expect to find a queue out of the door for a vegetarian, vegan and raw restaurant on a Saturday night in super-cool Fitzroy? Neither did I when I first visited The Vegie Bar. This place specialises in comfort food that’s good for you, and has definitely helped bring delicious vegetarian food to the masses in Melbourne. Serving delicious food from a range of cuisines, you can get everything from raw lasagne to Gado Gado (served with the tastiest peanut sauce you ever did eat); Vegie Bar is a Melbourne institution.

It’s no wonder it is immensely popular with locals and travellers alike. Huge portion sizes, a varied menu with a selection of seasonal specials, and a secret garden-esque back bar, make Vegie Bar a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – whether you’re vegetarian or not.

380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne 3065

www.vegiebar.com.au

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FINN COLD PRESS | Cold-pressed Juice

FINN COLD PRESS, has to be the most beautifully packaged and honest range of cold-pressed juices and smoothies in Melbourne. The company describes their range as a rainbow of beautiful, organic and naturopathically designed products, which will flood your body with pure liquid nutrition. They couldn’t be more spot on… and if Melbourne isn’t on your destination list right now… at the very least make a trip to the FINN COLD PRESS Instagram.

http://www.finncoldpress.com/

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