KID FRIENDLY: Address: Hudson Street and Bleecker Street, New York, US Website: www.nycgovparks.org Phone: The first park of its kind (circa 1966) in New York City, this neighborhood playground has become somewhat of an institution. The land was part of the original 1830 land grant from the Bleecker family farm and, thanks to a succeeding grant in …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 9300 Civic Center Drive , Beverly Hills , US Website: beverlyhills.org/attractions/market Phone: 310 285 6830 Open every Sunday (weather permitting), the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market is an easy place to go to get fresh, seasonal California foods. “I just grab my tote and go,” says Kimora Lee Simmons. If you’re not trying to do …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 754 5th Avenue , New York, US Website: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com Phone: 212 872 8977 The Bergdorf Goodman legacy traces back to 1899, when French immigrant Herman Bergdorf opened his tailor shop just north of Union Square. Fifteen years later, his apprentice Edwin Goodman became the first couturier to offer a ready-to-wear line, and the rest …
OCCUPATION: Publicist, Rai Cenema and Medusa MY STYLE: Casual elegant. My go-to look is a pair of jeans with a nice top and jacket. I love leather coats and high heels—I wear them from morning until night! In winter, I switch to ankle boots. Other accessories like gloves and hats are important too! I LOVE …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 129A West 20th Street, New York, US Website: citytreehouse.com Phone: 212.255.2050 “Finding great indoor play spaces in the city is a must during the New York winters,” says Pauline Nakios, who recommends City Treehouse as an indoor spot for days that rule out the park. It’s nature themed and, aside from giving kids a …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 848 Washington Street, New York, US Website: www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city Phone: 212 645 4646 “Standard” is hardly the first word that comes to mind when describing this hip Meatpacking hotel—comprised of two slabs of concrete and glass that straddle the high line at a height equivalent to 57 stories (though there are only 18, the building …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 212 West 83rd Street , New York, US Website: cmom.org Phone: 212.721.1223 The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a five-story museum that emphasizes cultural awareness, healthy living, and exploration of the arts. Past exhibitions include Body Odyssey, The Art of Andy Warhol, and Art Inside Out, which allowed children to literally walk into …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 139 Charles Street, New York, US Website: www.hudsonurbanbicycles.com Phone: 212 965 9334 This rustic bike garage may seem a little out of place amidst the cobblestone streets of Greenwich Village but—take our word for it—the store’s vending, renting, and repair services are enough to get your wheels turning. Whether you’re into cruisers, mountain bikes, …
OCCUPATION: Real estate agent MY STYLE: I’m a minimalist most of the time. I prefer dark, casual clothes during the day, but like to dress up in the evening. My home is bright and modern, but with a few antiques mixed in. I LOVE ROME BECAUSE: The weather is great, so you can go to …
KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 West 58th Street, New York, US Website: caudalie-usa.com Phone: 212.308.3550 This luxurious spa, located in the plaza hotel, will leave you feeling utterly renewed. They have a great array of treatments, most of which are called “rituals,” and may involve things you’ll never see anywhere else! The space is beautiful and the company …
