Haute Secrets Boston: Peter Davis of Henrietta’s Table

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