Chapel Street Precinct is excited to announce the finalists in the Hidden Gems Category for the Chapel Champion Awards 2022. Cast your votes below by 12 noon Monday 16 May (you can only vote once per category, per single email address, so make those votes count).
Winners will be announced week commencing 23 May 2022.
Nestled upstairs at Chapel Street Bazaar in Prahran, Centre of You brings an unconditionally accepting sanctuary for people seeking self-discovery, growth and healing. They host a multi-modal collection of aligned events and offerings centred around facilitating personal restoration. These include Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing, Ecstatic Dance and many more.
OPPEN brings Melbourne’s version of a Scandinavian eatery to Windsor that celebrates wholesome foods and hygge vibes. Located on Maddock Street, next to the train station, this light and tranquil space is the perfect place for brunch dates, corporate lunches or private dining functions. Besides the all-day brunch menu, their Danish-style OPPEN sandwiches on house-made rye are the highlight – choose from toppings like rare roast beef with spicy béarnaise sauce, or smashed avo with signature Vegemite shards.
These do-gooders are working to combat addiction in adolescents by giving 100% of money raised in all of their stores to Teen Challenge International Victoria, their very own addictions rehabilitation centre. Designer labels sold at a fair price will have you strutting your stuff for a good cause.
Anton Venoir Interiors (AKA Anton Venoir Appartement 26) is one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets. Partner duo Stella and Anton have created what Vogue has labelled “Petit Palais” (Small Palace) and one of the “most beautiful rooms in Melbourne.” Initially created to house Anton Venoir’s private collection of 18th century fine French antiques and museum pieces and used by high end photographers. In this changing climate, where travelling abroad feels only like a dream, they have opened their doors for people to experience a piece of Paris without the jetlag. They host a series of bespoke events and private dining experiences around French decorative arts, food and wine.
Whether you’re a clean eater, healthy-ish or just listen to your body, Yeah Boy are in Windsor (tucked away on Duke St) seven days a week with nourishing food for the everyday eater. Feel good food that caters to every type of hungry body; all eaters are welcome at Yeah Boy.
A New York style cafe nestled in the back streets of Prahran on King St, Walter’s Cafe serve quality coffee, sandwiches, bagels and delicious pastries.
Home to literally the best lasagna you will ever eat. Yes. Better than nonna’s. Inspired by the traditional recipe, but with a modern twist, Lasagna Lab brings a piece of Italy to Chapel. Huge portion sizes mean you get loads of the good stuff, often with some to takeaway and have for lunch the next day. They’re also keeping the environment in mind, without scrapping on quality.
Nestled on Regent Street, Official Vintage was started by two friends who grew up loving vintage and wanted to offer people good pieces at prices they could afford – something they felt was missing from the Australian market.