Henry's Bistro

Tony P. wrote:
>
> In article , [email removed] (Anna
> Furberg) wrote:
> > I had the most incredible dinner at Henry's Bistro last week.

> I'm assuming the "undiscovered" comment was a joke, as even since their
> move to the old Tijuana Fats location they often seem to have a full house
> when we are there.  It has become our favorite place for special occasion
> dinners out, whether with a group or just the two of us.  I find the food
> interesting and unique and always good!  They also always have a few very
> nice wines by the glass.  My one quibble would be the "not very expensive"
> part - we always seem to spend a lot more than we intend when we sit down,
> but then I don't often feel it necessary to try the appetizers *and* the
> desserts in other restaurants.  I've certainly never felt that I didn't get
> my money's worth.  Of course, maybe compared to Chicago it *isn't* very
> expensive!
>
> Enjoy!
> TP

I too have had many great meals there.  The menu is always inceredibly interesting, i.e. grilled salmon, with a pumpkin seed sauce, served with black beans (Henry actually has some Cuban connection, (Fidel's Bistro?)) and plantains. The other chef who cooks all the fish wonderfully is presently in Thailand and Vietnam. I look forward to seeing what tricks he incorporates in the meals there.  As for affordability, it seems quite reasonable.  A great thing about the wine list there is the ability to get some really great wines by the glass (Coturri, a wacky Cabernet from Sonoma comes to mind).  Like TP I do spend alot there but it's only because I get those kid in the cookie store eyes.

God I'm salivating already.

The desserts are also wonderful.  I hear the pastry chef is very French.

A. MacKenzie