Originals

Finns

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 4 Elystan Street , London , GB Website: www.finnsofchelseagreen.com Phone: +44 020 7225 0733 Inspired by the traiteurs of Paris and the gourmet foods stores of New York, Finns of Chelsea Green is one of London’s oldest and most successful delicatessens. Tamara Beckwith Veroni has been a loyal customer for over 10 years, but […]

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Humlegården Park

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Karlavägen 43 102 46, Stockholm, SE Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humlegarden Phone: +46 8 517 348 00 From the Royal Library to the large statue of Carl Linnaeus, the celebrated zoologist, Humlegården Park houses some of the most historical attractions in Sweden. The plush green grounds are also great for pleasant strolls and picnics, making it an

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Bar Boulud

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA, London, GB Website: www.danielnyc.com/barbouludlondon.html Phone: +44 20 7201 3899 Chef Daniel Boulud has done it again—this time bringing New York’s famed Bar Boulud to Hyde Park. Enveloped in the luxury of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the cellar-like dining room also has its own entrance on Knightsbridge. Though many come for the

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Aubaine

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 37-45 Kensington High Street, W8 5ED, London, GB Website: www.aubaine.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7368 0950 Casual, fashionable, and just a bit romantic, Aubaine serves simple Mediterranean cuisine and French pastries. We love the Kensington location’s floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the neighborhood’s bustling High Street. And when the holidays roll around, be sure to

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Anya Hindmarch Bespoke

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 15 Pont Street, London, GB Website: www.anyahindmarch.com/bespokepage Phone: +44 20 7838 9177 Personal detailing and heirloom nostalgia never go out of style, and Anya Hindmarch’s Bespoke boutique responds to this very fact. The store offers customization services on everything from document cases to diaries to evening bags, and the “Made to Measure” wallet service

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Donna Ida

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 40 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ, London, GB Website: www.donnida.com Phone: 44 020 7730 4554 Storeowner Donna Ida Thornton is confident that any body type can look amazing in the right pair of jeans, and the denim selection at Donna Ida reflects this very belief. You’re also sure to find a prime selection of basic

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Mandarin Oriental London

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA, London, GB Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/london Phone: +44 20 7838 9888 The spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel—with its breathtaking amethyst crystal steam room—sets a true standard for luxury relaxation. From a speedy facial to a full day Inner Wellness treatment (complete with a body wrap), there’s a true range of options

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Daunt Books

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 112 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UA, London, GB Website: www.dauntbooks.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7727 7022 Literatis love this Edwardian, oak-paneled bookshop in Holland Park (with five other locatiosn throughout London) because it looks more like a library than a bookstore. Daunt specializes in—but is in no way limited to—travel books, as catalogued by continent.

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Malabar

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 27 Uxbridge Street, W8 7TQ, London, GB Website: www.malabar-restaurant.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7727 8800 At times the siren’s call of Malabar tandoor inspires us to venture to Notting Hill just to fulfill our craving. We’re not alone: Since 1983 this neighborhood staple has been on the minds of Londoners citywide, who head to the

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The Connaught Hotel

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Carlos Place, W1K 2AL, London, GB Website: www.the-connaught.co.uk Phone: +44 20 7499 7070 Tireless and attentive renovations of its historic grandeur mixed with modern state-of-the-art technology makes this grand Mayfair hotel one of the most elegant and adored in London. Its location on Mount Street, one of London’s prettiest shopping streets, beautiful mirrored ballroom

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