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Not Your Average Family Outing

Manhattan-Flatiron

Who says taking your kids for a day out shouldn't be just as much fun for you. Enjoy a wonderful day in Flatiron with an upscale modern Middler Eastern lunch followed by a litle shopping at ABC Carpet & Home and Jacadi Paris for the best French designed children's clothing.

Juliet I.Juliet I.

Juliet is a freelance food, entertainment, and travel writer and a new mom. She loves that her writing gives her the opportunity to meet new people, explore new places and share her thoughts and experiences with the world.

NurRestaurants & Cafes
Stylish setting for Middle Eastern small plates & shareable dishes, plus breads & desserts.
$$$
(212) 505-3420website
34 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Nur is Middle Eastern with a modern flair from from Chef Meir Adoni. The menu is designed to share and includes playful takes on street food elevated to fine dining as well as several nods to Israeli and Jewish cuisine. It's all set in a casual yet refined ambiance.

© photos courtesy of Nur
ABC Carpet & HomeShopping
Home-decor shop where unique, often extravagant wares are displayed on six cavernous floors.
$$$$
(212) 473-3000website
888 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

ABC Carpet & Home is a global leader in the home decor and ecommerce marketplace. The company is known for sustainability and fair labor standards and creating and nurturing a marketplace built on craftsmanship, quality and integrity. Their flagship store in Flatiron is packed with cool stuff. From furniture to lighting and everything else your home could possibly need.

© photos courtesy of ABC Carpet & Home
JacadiClothing boutiques
Upscale retail store selling Parisian-inspired clothing, shoes & accessories for babies & children.
$$$
(212) 673-7217website
911 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

Jacadi offers timeless, elegant and trendy children's apparel. The brand is French and has several locations around Manhattan. All of their boutiques offer a wonderful selection of high quality and high design items for your tots. From beautiful cardigans, sweaters, winter accessories, dresses, shirts and pants there is something for all ages from newborns to 12 years. It's pricey but wonderful quality and designs.

© photos courtesy of Jacadi

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