EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to bonberi, a curated guide devoted to food, fitness and well-being. We have tirelessly scoured the globe for the best juice bars, healthy restaurants, fitness experts and more to provide a comprehensive look into the world of wellness. Looking for the freshest green juice? We’ve found it. Have you been intrigued by the word “colonic” but are too afraid to ask? We’ve broken down all the fear factors with a cleansing guru.Whether you are a card-carrying member of the raw food movement or you are simply interested in feeling more fit, bonberi has something for you. On the site, we have included seven sections covering all the facets of what “living healthy” truly means. In Life, we interview friends and tastemakers who “live the life” towards alkalinity and rejuvenation; in Wander we trawl various neighborhoods for the best juice bars, spas and more. In our Nourish section, we include notable chefs who have your health in mind as well as features debunking mainstream nutrition myths. In our Move column we uncover the hottest workouts. In Zen, we help you link the mind body connection and have you outfitted for it all in Style.
As we continue to grow, we look forward to having you embark on this journey with us to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
With Love,
Vanessa Packer and Nicole Berrie
Founders, bonberi
OUR TEAM
Vanessa Packer
bonberi Co-Founder, Contributor
Bio:Born and raised in New York City, Vanessa worked as a fashion stylist before attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. In addition to bonberi, Vanessa is also co-founder of modelFIT, a boutique fitness studio in Manhattan, where she directs the holistic nutrition program.
Instagram: @modelfit
Nicole Berrie
bonberi Co-Founder, Contributor
Bio:Former features associate at Vanity Fair and former staffer at ELLE, Nicole is currently a freelance writer who has written for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, STYLE.com, NYLON, Departures and The Huffington Post and is an avid home cook and culinary explorer.
Instagram/Twitter: @nberrie
Sasha Israel
Principal Photographer
Bio: Sasha is a freelance photographer based out of Brooklyn NY. She loves dogs, Seinfeld, matzoh ball soup and her tilt shift lens.
Site: www.sashaisraelphotography.com
Instagram:@sashaisrael
Libby Gray
Photographer
Bio: Libby has produced and shot editorials for Dossier, Bullett, Creem and WAD Magazine.
Site: https://libbygray.com/
Instagram: @libby_gray
Kelsey Bennett
Photographer
Bio: Referred to by Vanity Fair as a “photographer specializing in the surreal,” Kelsey is noted for a style that depicts a “super-real life.” Her work has been featured in Bullett, Interview and Paper Mag.
Site: https://kelseybennett.com/
Instagram: @kelseybkb
Kana Otomo
Illustrator
Bio:Born in Japan and raised in Tokyo & Shanghai, Kana now resides in Brooklyn and works as a web designer for King & Partners. On her off time, she enjoys watercolor and calligraphy.
Site: kanaotomo.com
Instagram: @xiangna
Kelly Lasserre
Illustrator
Bio: Southern-born, New England-raised, and Baltimore art-schooled, Kelly works as an illustrator and hand-letterer. She currently lives, works and eats in Queens, New York. Site: kellylasserre.com,
kellylasserre.etsy.com
