Originals

Das Neue Schwartz

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Mulackstrasse, 37, Berlin, DE Website: www.dasneueschwarz.de Phone: None The selection at Das Neue Schwartz is in constant flux, but you can count on finding expertly selected vintage and contemporary fashion (think Vivienne Westwood and Helmut Lang) any day of the week. The store also features home décor items, which tend to run cheaper than […]

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MACHmit Museum

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Senefelderstrasse, 5, Berlin, DE Website: www.machmitmuseum.de Phone: +49 30 7477 8200 “Museum” might not be the best word to describe MACHmit, as its exhibits are completely hands-on and playful. If the in-house galleries (which include letterpress machines and a hall of mirrors) are not enough for your little ones, you can rent out portable

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Legoland

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Potsdamerstrasse, 4, Berlin, DE Website: www.legolanddiscoverycentre.de Phone: +40 30 301 0400 Though not quite as massive as its “Legoland Deutschland” counterpart in south Gemany, this Berlin offshoot still warrants a visit.  Attractions range from Princess Palace and Dragon Quest to the city-specific “Miniland,” where Berlin city landmarks—Brandenburg Gate and Museuminsel marvels—are replicated with amazing

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Teigwaren

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Orderberger Strasse, 41 , Berlin, DE Website: www.teigwaren-berlin.de Phone: +49 30 2509 7671 Teigwaren chef Anja Gmelin bakes up a mean flatbread, but she’s really known for creations far more robust; her homemade pastas are stuffed with hearty fillings such as feta and tarragon, walnut-chive-gorgonzola, or a simple creamy parmesan. “If I’m too exhausted

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Lala Berlin

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Mulackstrasse, 7, Berlin, DE Website: www.lalaberlin.com Phone: +49 30 2576 2924 It’s hard to believe that when Leyla Piedayesh first began this exclusive knitwear line in 2003, she was knitting all the ultra-chic pieces on her own. Now, due to high demand, her garments (made primarily from cashmere silk, fine jersey, and even bamboo)

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Konzerthaus Berlin

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, DE Website: www.konzerthaus.de Phone: +49 30 20309 2333 What do Sleeping Beauty and Benny Goodman have in common? Probably not much aside from their ties to this stately and historic concert hall. Among Konzerthaus Berlin’s special programs are “Espresso Concerts” (afternoon sets where espresso comes included in the ticket price) and classical

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Kollwitzplatz Market

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Kollwitzplatz, , Berlin, DE Website: www.berlin.de/orte/weihnachtsmaerkte Phone: +49 30 4433 9137 This shopping arcade is open seven days a week, but gets especially teeming on Saturdays with the addition of a farmers’ market. Parents go for the fresh-cut tulips and organic produce (not to mention the famed prosecco stall) but, thanks to the nearby

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King Size

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Friedrichstrasse, 112B, Berlin, DE Website: www.kingsizebar.de Phone: None The name of this bar should not be taken literally, but do check it out if you like to party—and don’t mind close quarters. King Size is so dancing-oriented that there are only a few bar stools, yet the cocktails are delicious and there are plenty

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Café Anna Blume

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Kollwitzstrasse, 83, Berlin, DE Website: www.cafe-anna-blume.de Phone: +49 30 4404 8749 This café-restaurant is filled with plants, Art Nouveu wall murals, and—during weekend brunch hours—lots and lots of people. You might have to push away a leafy tree branch (or a fellow customer!) in order to peer into the case of pies and cakes,

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Naomi Watts Shares a Favorite Raw Juice Recipe

From countless Elizabeth Street moms to Hollywood stars, juicing has become the secret beauty weapon of so many lately. And when you hear about the health benefits of juicing – it’s no wonder. Improved digestion, a clearer mind, bright eyes, and glowing skin are all noted effects of nourishing your body with this ultimate clean nutrition–not to mention maintaining an ideal body

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