Originals

Whether kids and nightlife go together is a hotly contested subject in family-friendly havens from Seattle to Brooklyn. In some places, the vitriol kids inspire by appearing at a bar or on a dance floor is enough to make the most perfectly behaved of them feel unwelcome. Luckily for families, the Baby Loves Disco series […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Hyde Park, London , GB Website: www.royalparks.org.uk/hyde-park Phone: +44 020 7298 2100 Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most celebrated green spaces. Open to the public since 1637, its rich history began when Henry VIII confiscated 350 acres from the monks of Westminster Abbey, and now offers countless leisure options. Joggers and

KID FRIENDLY: Address: East 12 Street, FDR Drive, New York, US Website: www.nycgovparks.org Phone: 212 360 1311 In 1939, East River Park was born out of a once-active shipping yard. Today, its 57 acres boast football, baseball, and soccer fields, a running track, tennis and basketball courts, stellar views of the Brooklyn Bridge, and even a waterside spot

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 226 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH, London, GB Website: www.tomsdelilondon.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7221 8818 Group-friendly and bustling, this Notting Hill deli does it all—from all-day breakfast to chocolates, teas, and other specialty grocery items.  And while the wall décor may seem more nostalgic than current, the food is always fresh. “We adore having a good

Despite playing the least maternal character on HBO’s “Girls,” actress Jemima Kirke is expecting her second child Jemima Kirke may play an apathy-prone trouble-brewer on TV, but in the real world, the actress is shaping up to be quite the domestic goddess. The painter-cum-TV star, who is currently filming for Girls’ second season, admitted on Wednesday that

Rosie Pope helps moms-to-be, yet again, with her expert, all-encompassing book Anyone who knows Rosie Pope—from Pregnant in Heels, MomPrep, or her maternity line—knows that she loves talking about pregnancy. (It’s not every woman who live tweets the birth of her daughter!) And just when it seems like she’s covered all the bases, Pope finds another void to

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 12023 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, US Website: www.artisancheesegallery.com Phone: 818 505 0207 This community cheese shop prides itself on offering hard-to-find varieties, thanks largely to its network of small producers. “Have to mention this Studio City spot,” says Jennifer Brandt, who goes for the cheeses, breads, and sandwiches. Cheese lovers will also adore such

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 25 East 77th Street, New York, US Website: www.themarkhotel.com Phone: 212 744 4300 One step inside the lobby of The Mark, and its five-star rating rings true. Despite its iconic New York surroundings (think Central Park and The Met), global flair runs strong at this recently revamped hotel. Not only has French designer Jacques

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, US Website: www.malibubeachinn.com Phone: 310 456 6444 Located on exclusive Carbon Beach, also known as Billionaire’s Beach, this 60-room inn feels more like a private getaway than an ocean-side resort. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from in-room yoga instruction to the hand-selected California wines in your mini-fridge. RECOMMENDED

OCCUPATION: Owner of wedding planning company Tuscania Events MY STYLE: Timeless, though I do love vintage. I often wear neutrals like beige, brown, and Armani “greige” together with a touch of red or another strong color. I LOVE ROME BECAUSE: It’s charming. I feel like I’m on vacation even when I go to work. The weather