KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 Central Park West, New York, US Website: www.jean-georges.com Phone: 212 299 3900 The restaurants belonging to famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten proudly provide “a cuisine to suit to every taste”—good news for parents of those with picky palettes. Jules Reid loves the eponymous location at One Central Park West—a sunny, three-Michelin star spot where …
Kristi Yamaguchi’s awards record isn’t too shabby. Her accolades range from an Olympic gold medal in figure skating to, more recently, a Dancing With the Stars mirror ball trophy. She also added “author” to her resume when she released her children’s book, Dream Big, Little Pig!, a story about a pig named Poppy who follows her dreams and …
Sing it, kiddos. Let your mama know you ain’t nobody’s baby If your kids could talk back to you in perfect funk tones, this is what they would say. “Nobody’s Baby” is the anthem of children whose parents are getting on their case. (Which basically means every kid on this planet and beyond.) Sharon Jones and the …
A full and dramatic celebration of how foolish we are—especially when it comes to love “April Fools” is an impassioned celebration of our foolish nature—especially when it comes to matters of the heart. Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright writes the kind of music meant for all things big—big theaters, big opera houses, and big hearts. His voice carries …
Michelle Williams, Julie Delpy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in some of the most anticipated movies of the lineup Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate filmmaking in New York and breathe new life into the downtown Manhattan art scene following the devastation of September 11th. Heralded as an instant success, …
The Very Best might be just that Play “Yalira” loud. As loud as you can bear. Do this so you can hear the booming drums, the chants, and the string plucking that sounds like falling rain. The rhythm is almost chant-like (in the best way) and bound to deliver one into a trancelike state—without the …
Take a page out of Michelle Obama’s book and get your kids excited about food and nutrition from an early age. There’s nothing like spending an afternoon in the kitchen with them, preparing a healthy meal—and maybe the occasional molten chocolate cake! Plus, there are plenty of adorable cooking products for the little chef that …
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Dutch filmmaker Frans Hofmeester is surprised that the video he made to document his daughter as she grew from a baby to a preteen has been such a hit. One look at Lotte’s eyes, which remain constantly beautiful over a compressed compilation of footage taken every week of her life, though, and the over 5 million views …
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Parisian interior designer, and Elizabeth Street Mom, Clelia D’Aulan Benenati has been visiting Marrakesh for over 20 years, making it one of her favorite vacation destinations. “Marrakesh is great for kids because of the wonderful weather and activities for children—plus the people are very friendly,” she says. Situated at the foot of the High Atlas mountain …
Today the 16-time Grammy winner accepted yet another accolade—and this time, it’s not about her voice or killer moves. Beyoncé now graces the cover of People magazine—beaming in a gauzy white dress and wads of turquoise jewelry—as the magazine’s pick for 2012’s “World’s Most Beautiful Woman.” And while the “Crazy in Love” songstress has been on the public’s radar …
