Gaga's Workshop at Barney's This Holiday Season

Photo Credit:  Barneys.com

This Christmas Season, don't forget to add Barney's New York's Madison Avenue flagship store on your "Must-See"  Christmas Shop window tour.  During the Holiday Season, Barney's New York is collaborating with Lady Gaga, and a team of artists to transform the fifth floor and the front windows into a unique interpretation of Santa's workshop. Titled "Gaga's Workshop," the installation will include limited edition artwork and designs which will be seen not only on the fifth floor and windows, but also on the holiday shopping bags and packaging.  Lady Gaga also teamed up with Nicola Formichetti, Mugler Creative Director and Lady Gaga Fashion Director to create special small gift items available for a limited time only. 25% of the sales of these products will be given to a charitable cause of Lady Gaga's choosing.

For more information, please visit:  http://thewindow.barneys.com/lady-gagas-workshop/

Barney's New York is located on  660 Madison Avenue New York NY 10065

Newly Opened: Dominique Ansel Bakery

Dominique Ansel bakery opened its doors November 2 on 189 Spring Street in Soho.  The shop features an array of French pastry by Dominique Ansel, formerly of Daniel Boulud and Fauchon in Paris, respectively.  Bakery insiders informed me that it was a successful opening with most of their sweets selling out by 4PM on Wednesday.

On your inaugural visit, Dominique Ansel Bakery recommends:

Breakfast: DKA--Dominique's Kouign Amann (pronounced KOO-WEEN AH-MAHN) which is a pastry with a flaky and tender center and a crispy caramelized outer crust. Each piece is made by the chef, Dominique Ansel himself.

Lunch: Roasted Pork Club

Dessert: Paris - NY (a twist on the Paris Brest made with chocolate, caramel, and peanuts)

Gifts: Mini-Me's (their signature line of miniature meringues)

The bakery also boasts macarons, brioches and the ever-French pain au chocolat. 

Pastries costs $2.50-about $5.75

Dominique's Kouign Amann is about $5.25

Sandwiches and salads are between $9.00-$12.00

Find them at 189 Spring Street.  Closest subway lines are the A,C or E.  Call 212-219-2773. 

 

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