Chez Henri

Cambridge Hotels – This romantic bistro, located between Harvard and Porter Square, offers innovative French-Cuban cuisine. The sexy dining room is awash is dark red earth tones, and a popular dimly lit bar only adds to the moody atmosphere. They are famous for their pressed Cuban sandwich (served only at the bar) stuffed with three types of smoked pork, Gruyere cheese and pickles – easily the best in Boston. The dinner menu includes wonderful appetizers like the seafood Ceviche with mango lime mojo and sugarcane; and the Hudson Valley Foie Gras served with sweet plantain, Belgian waffle, and peppercorn maple syrup. For entrees, try the Roast Duck with cranberry-orange glaze, baby potatoes and braised kale; or the Paella Valenciana - shellfish, chorizo and chicken with saffron rice. And don’t forget their out-of-this-world deserts like the Ginger Spiced Shortcake with vanilla scented winter fruits and sherry sabayon. Chez Henri offers a cool vibe with magical food that is truly unique in New England.
Chez Henri, 1 Shepard St., Cambridge, 617-354-8980.
http://www.chezhenri.com/