When you are the executive chef of a prominent Harvard Square restaurant, it’s important to cultivate lasting relationships with local suppliers of fresh produce, fish and game. Peter Davis has been doing just that since opening Henrietta’s Table at The Charles Hotel in 1995. Davis’ cooking has gained him national attention over the years for one of the best brunches in the city.
Before coming to Cambridge, Chef Davis worked in kitchens around the world, including the Hyatt Singapore, the Bali Hyatt, the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong, and the Beverly Hills Peninsula where he was asked to create a restaurant within Cambridge’s Charles Hotel. Here, he uses local produce, fish and game to create standout dishes like the house smoked pastrami salmon, barbecue ale braised Elysian Field Farm’s pulled lamb shank and a classic New England favorite – Yankee pot roast.
Photo Credit: Henrietta’s Table
We caught up with Davis recently to find out what he loves most about Boston.
Where were you born: Lynn, MA
How long in Boston: Grew up here left for 12 years and been back for 22 years
Neighborhood: Nahant, MA
Occupation: Chef
Favorite Restaurant: Henrietta’s Table
Best Sushi: o ya
Best Italian: Giulia
Best dessert: Pecan Pie
Best place for a romantic date: Ressetti Restaurant – Lynn, MA
Best Sunday brunch: Henrietta’s Table
Best place for a power business meeting: Henrietta’s Table
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Charles
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: L.L. Bean
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: E.B. Horn
Best Spa: Corbu
Favorite Charity Event: The Big Pig Gig
Favorite Cultural Event: Bruins games
Favorite Cultural Institution: Peabody Museum, Salem
Best Steakhouse: The Blue Ox – Lynn, MA
Best Pizza: Monte’s Lynn, MA
Best Lunch: Henrietta’s Table
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: The kitchen
Best Massage: Swimming in the ocean
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Dav-El
Best Museum/Exhibit: Salem Museum/ any nautical exhibit
Describe Boston in three words: Bean Town Rocks
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Salem
All-around favorite spot in Boston: Waterfront
Best Aspect of Boston: People and Sports Teams
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