Photos: The Springs: A vegan hangout in downtown L.A.
Yoga instructor Gloria Baraquio practices a pose next to a mural at the Springs, a new vegan restaurant and wellness center in the Arts District with a combination of healthful features in one place: yoga, juice, vegan food, wellness massage, infrared sauna and reiki. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
The Springs sprawls over 13,800 square feet near the Urban Radish grocery store and the restaurants, lofts and shops just east of downtown L.A.’s Greyhound Bus station. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
There are several conversation areas at the Springs. Co-owner Jared Stein says he wants people to show up with their laptops or stop with a friend for a glass of wine. It’s meant to be a place for customers to hang out. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
The back of the Springs houses its wellness center, with blue-stained plywood walls, rooms for massage, reiki and acupuncture; an infrared sauna; and a small yoga clothing shop. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Nurturing items for sale at the Springs vegan business in downtown L.A. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Towels in the spa area at the Springs. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Yoga instructor Gloria Baraquio in the yoga studio at the Springs. Artist Angelina Christina painted murals in the parking lot and the yoga studio. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
A massage spa waiting area at the Springs. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Items for sale at the Springs. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Across the concrete floor is the juice bar, which also will have vegan ice cream and snacks. Co-owner Jared Stein says they’ll offer unusual flavor combinations, with spices and herbs. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Kimberly Helms and Jared Stein sit at the bar of their brainchild, the Springs. Beer and wine will be on tap; teas and cold-brew coffee will be available as well. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
