Originals

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2401 Rice Blvd, Houston, US Website: www.fundamentallytoys.com Phone: 713.524.4400 FUNdamentally Toys is a toy store like none other. Located in the Rice Village Shopping Center, its inventory is comprised of specialty toys that aid in a child’s development and encourages a sense of exploration and creativity. From big-name brands to European favorites, FUNdamentally Toys […]

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 18-3600 Allen Pkwy and Memorial Dr, Houston, US Website: buffalobayoupark.org Phone: 713.752.0314 The Houston sun can get daunting, which is why many residents frequent Buffalo Bayou Park, where the grassy lawns, trees and ideal walking trails provide some much needed shade. Considered to be the Central Park of this Texas City, Buffalo Bayou Park

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1170 Broadway , New York , US Website: www.thenomadhotel.com Phone: 212 796 1500 From Andrew Zobler, the man who brought you the Ace Hotel, comes a new venture in Manhattan’s emerging NoMad (North of Madison Square Garden) district. Apart from being the name of the hotel, the word connotes a spirit of worldly wandering

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Houston, US Website: bookbeautynow.com Phone: “BeautyNow is essential for busy moms. Who can plan a spa treatment a week in advance?” asks founder Kathleen Jennings. “BeautyNow’s searchable appointment database includes a curated list of Houston’s top, full-service day spas and salons like Urban Retreat and Beautique.” Should you have the predicament that Jennings describes and are in the

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 213 W Institute Place #70, Chicago, US Website: flexpilateschicago.com Phone: 312.587.9000 With Flex Pilates, owner Tracy Zindell brings the celebrated Hollywood fitness craze to the heart of Chicago. Moms in the area can’t thank her enough, including Tracy Roemer. “When I’m cross training, I love going to Flex Pilates,” she tells us. The high-intensity,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via dei Giubbonari , Rome , IT Website: salumeriaroscioli.com Phone: +39 06 687 5287 According to Francesca Leoni, Roscioli is still the “best-kept secret” in Rome. “It’s like dining in a delicatessen,” she says. A delicatessen that serves foie gras, that is. The restaurant is actually a delicatessen of sorts, with various meats, cheeses,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Reinhardtstraße 9, Berlin, DE Website: jonesfoodstore.com Phone: +49 30 28884088 Warm, tender steaks fresh off the grill, crisp apple pies and flavorful pasta dishes—the menu at Jones Foodstore will have your mouth watering at first site. And once you take a bite, you will understand why residents can’t get enough of it, including Daniela

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 59 Maoming South Road, Shanghai, CN Website: www.jj.jinjianghotels.com Phone: +86 021 3218 9888 Based in Shanghai, the Jin Jiang International Holdings company has hotels throughout China. Over the years, the brand has become known for treating every guest like a star—Jin Jiang Shanghai has been awarded five of its own—or maybe a president, considering

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 524 N Lamar Blvd #103, Austin, US Website: www.bygeorgeaustin.com Phone: 512.472.5951 Locally owned by Katie and Matt Culmo, By George is a family-run business that caters to those who desire the finer things in life. The inventory is comprised of luxury European brands like Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten and a slew of up-and-coming local

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, US Website: www.austintexas.gov Phone: 512.974.6700 Residents of Austin just can’t get enough of the attractions at Butler Park. The number of walking trails and picturesque views make it one of the best destinations for a fun-filled outing with the family. But the real pièce de résistance is the water fountain that