Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar At Henri Bendel!

This May 2007, towering above the bustling streets of New York's fashion Mecca, uptown swank gets a retro resurgence as Alison Nelson unveils Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel. Situated on the 3rd floor atrium of Henri Bendel located at 712 Fifth Avenue between 55th and 56th Street this sleek new dining destination incorporates the best of fashion, art, style and food into a rich atmosphere that is fresh and inviting, playful and serene, eclectic and chic. Crafted with a nod to the ever-changing caprices of fashion and the inventiveness of the woman who dons the latest trends but mixes them up with flair, Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel adds mischief to manners with its modern take on high-society savoir faire. If it's time to introduce a new location to your cultural repertoire, look no further than the artfully curated interior and equally enticing menu at Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel.

CHOCOLATE BAR AT HENRI BENDEL
Welcome to Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel, a devilishly sophisticated playground, where mod counters and open caf� seating seem to float within the caf�'s airy quarters. Feminine yet eclectic design elements include creamy leather couches, eye-catching graphics and smooth modernist lighting combine fluidly to add texture to the surroundings ushering in the next generation of cosmopolitan luxe. Despite the refreshingly modern feel, still a hint of nostalgia embeds itself within the retro-reconfigured furnishings which add a vibrancy to timeless style. A contemporary interpretation of an aristocratic social salon, Nelson's Chocolate Bar at Henri Bendel offers a new spin on classic New York fare with its own line of savory selections, chocolate sandwiches, gourmet soups and mixed greens-including a revamped return of the infamous Bendel's salad. The caf� also serves a fine assortment of Chocolate Bar's award-winning truffles, baked goods, and confections alongside a selection of imported wine and champagne. Keep an eye out as Alison Nelson gives Henri Bendel a High Tea modern makeover later this year with coffees and tea offerings including an exclusive Henri Bendel's green tea blend which contain hints of rose petal. Enter a world of irresistible influence and edgy refinement, where indulgence is only a teacup or designer dress away. For more information please visit www.chocolatebarnyc.com

HENRI BENDEL
Henri Bendel, Manhattan's legendary Fifth Avenue boutique -- known for fabulous shopping events, frequent celebrity sightings, and dramatic window displays -- has long influenced the shape of American fashion with an unmistakable sense of style and a keen eye for the new and the next in women's apparel, accessories and cosmetics. One of New York's chicest shopping environments; Henri Bendel is a destination for the world's most stylish shoppers.