Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 3701 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, US Website: www.kindkreme.com Phone: 818 308 6758 Ethical eating with flavor included. Each scoop of this vegan ice cream is made with organic, local, and sustainable ingredients. Shana Muldoon Zappa can’t get enough of the homemade caramel with sea salt, though other popular concoctions include the kombucha float (talk […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 64 Ledbury Road, W11 2AD, London, GB Website: www.ottolenghi.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7727 1121 All the dishes on Ottolenghi’s daily-changing menu are prepared simply from scratch, healthy, and bursting with flavor. What’s more, the eatery offers a variety of cooking classes through the Leiths School of Food and Wine. Make a reservation early, as

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Ilchester Place, W8 6, London, GB Website: www.rbkc.gov.uk/leisureandlibraries Phone: 44 020 7361 3003 There’s a lot packed into this park, one of the smallest in London. In addition to the dahlias, roses, woodlands, and Kyoto Gardens, Holland Park also houses a youth hostel, playground (complete with a tire swing and see-saw), open-air theatre, and—believe

Brief Thief Written by Michael Escoffier, Illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo This book involves a lizard running out of toilet paper. What child doesn’t love animals and potty humor? We predict this one is going to be a real winner. Just Like My Papa Written by Toni Buzzeo, Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka A perfect daddy-and-me

Gwyneth Paltrow’s diet caused controversy when people found out she had her whole family going gluten-free. But we think all of that will be put to rest soon: Her just-released cookbook, It’s All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great, is balanced and not as extreme as others have imagined.

OCCUPATION: Creative Director and Owner, Couverture MY STYLE: Understated, relaxed, playful, and comfortable with a love of texture and print. In my home, I favor comfort over stark minimalism. It’s calm with a mix of vintage and modern. Muted background tones with highlight colors or prints. Informal. I LOVE LONDON BECAUSE: The choice and variety.

You’re probably wearing one right now: The Gel Manicure. I was just backstage with one of my favorite nail technicians at New York Fashion Week who claimed that there was no way she’d be able to rock her stunning nail art without the incredible adhering capabilities of gels. And while at a warm-weather wedding a month ago, all the women I asked

Spring may have just started, but as any mom knows, it’s already time to start making summer vacation plans. With most schools closing in June, rallying everyone’s schedules and getting all the summer essentials need time and preparation. The most daunting dilemma would have to be figuring out the right destination that could be fun

Gwyneth Paltrow’s diet caused controversy when people found out she had her whole family going gluten-free. But we think all of that will be put to rest soon: Her just-released cookbook, It’s All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great, is balanced and not as extreme as others have imagined.

Our best stories from the week—from Mother’s Day family vacation ideas to our new Cooking With Kids series to Brooklyn-made organic skincare. Who can believe it’s Friday already?! Another week has passed and we hope you didn’t miss anything that happened here on Elizabeth Street! But if you did, check out our cheat sheet below