Scrap Metal Sculptures With a Side of Mexican Pastries
Browse custom pieces made for indoor and outdoor display in an informal working studio. A neighborhood bakery brings fresh breads and specialty cakes into the pairing, moving from one artist's process to everyday baking.
Staten Island Workshop and Bakery
Rector Street Robot Workshop
Lenny's Creations houses sculptures made from recycled car parts in an industrial space. Former auto mechanic Lenny Prince leads tours through the gallery and workshop. He explains his welding techniques and the stories behind custom pieces of different sizes, built for indoor and outdoor display. Saturday hours run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The gallery is closed on Sunday. Call ahead for parking information when planning a visit.
Corson Avenue Counter
Traditional Mexican baked goods join fresh breads and specialty cakes at Golden Pastry Shop. Glass cases display assorted pastries inside the Staten Island bakery. Breakfast options are available for an early visit. Weekday doors open at 6:00 AM. The shop stays open until 7:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday. Weekend service begins at 7:00 AM. Sunday has the shortest opening window, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Sculpture Meets Baking
Lenny's Creations and Golden Pastry Shop bring different kinds of craft into focus on Staten Island. At the first, recycled car parts become sculptures, with Lenny Prince explaining the welding techniques and stories behind his work. At the second, the selection spans fresh breads, specialty cakes, and traditional Mexican baked goods. The pairing connects a working artist's process with a bakery's range of everyday offerings, shifting attention from how objects are constructed to what fills the pastry case.
