Henrietta's Table

In the 1970s, an empty lot sat at the corner of JFK Street and Memorial Drive overlooking the Charles River in Cambridge's Harvard Square. The sweeping water views and prime location the land offered attracted none other than the estate of President John F. Kennedy, which selected the site for his Presidential Library. As the time for building the institution drew near, however, loyal residents...

This cheerful, country-style restaurant in The Charles Hotel was named after the owner's pet pig, Henrietta, whose picture (including one with President and Hillary Clinton) hangs by the entrance area, where a u-shaped bar offers a relaxing spot to enjoy a pre-prandial coffee or cocktail. Chef-owner Peter Davis's passion for working with small area farms, as well as harvesting veggies and honey...

"Flavorful, elegantly presented" New England–style "farm-to-fork" fare beckons at this "delightful" "staple" where "attentive" staffers patrol a "convivial" "country"-chic space (and "lovely" patio) that "doesn't feel like" it's in Harvard Square's Charles Hotel; what's more, tabs seem "reasonable" considering how "memorable" the experience is.

In a spacious setting with a Crate & Barrel-meets-New England farmhouse feel, Henrietta's Table transcends its hotel-restaurant reputation. Chef Peter Davis was a champion of local products before it was trendy, allowing the menu to speak for itself with straightforward presentations of distinctly American dishes. Yankee pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy says home, as does herb-crusted...

Located just minutes from Harvard University and Downtown Boston, The Charles Hotel in Cambridge offers beautiful views of the Charles River and Harvard Square.