Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 01:15 PM

Business Breakfast at Henrietta’s Table

It’s been years since I’ve eaten at Henrietta’s Table, so when my “business associates” suggested meeting there for breakfast, I was more than excited! :-D

IMG_8206Some positive advice for the day:

Thanks, Prescott! ;-)

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Henrietta’s Table reminds me of an upscale farmhouse with its rustic-looking wooden furniture, potted plants, and seasonal produce displayed throughout the restaurant. It was chic, yet very cute!

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I love fall decor! It makes me so happy! :mrgreen:

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I arrived at Henrietta’s Table about 15 minutes early, so I snapped some photos (like a good little blogger), then ordered a cup of coffee, sat at the bar, and just relaxed.

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A little tip for the locals: coffee at Henrietta’s Table is just $1 and it’s really good! Nice and strong.

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Henrietta’s Table serves “sophisticated” comfort food that is fresh, local, and often organic.

Most the dishes on the breakfast menu were New England-inspired, like homemade granola and yogurt, fresh fruit, waffles and hotcakes, farm fresh eggs, and “New England favorites,” such as Red Flannel hash, poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce, house-smoked salmon, and buttermilk biscuits. They even had freshly baked pumpkin bread. I should have ordered a piece!

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I ended up ordering a tried-and-true breakfast: Old Fashioned Oatmeal.

I rarely order oatmeal at restaurants– mostly because I make a pretty mean batch of oats at home. Plus, I’d rather try something different from the menu. However, I had a feeling that Henrietta’s Table would probably make an amazing bowl of oats, so I just had to give it a try!

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The Old Fashioned Oatmeal was served with cream, raisins, and brown sugar.

IMG_8230Simple yet delicious toppings! :-D They make me want to revisit some of my more “classic” oatmeal combinations.

IMG_8234Mmmmm! The oatmeal was delicious! Warm and hearty, creamy and sweet. It was a perfect breakfast for a cool, crisp New England morning.

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I pretty much ate the entire bowl of oatmeal, except for a few bites. It was incredibly filling and held me over until lunchtime, no problem.

IMG_8238I can’t tell you what my business meeting is about quite yet, but hopefully, it will pan-out and you’ll be hearing details soon!

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59 Comments on “Business Breakfast at Henrietta’s Table”

  1. #1 brandi Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    that place is so cute! Sometimes, nothing beats a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast :)

    can’t wait to hear the details!

  2. #2 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    That place looks so amazing and elegant. I’ll have to try there some day. I lvoe the sound of cheese grit oats

  3. #3 Heather Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    That place looks so cute dressed in Fall. I found your chicken,pimpkin, risotto in a pumpkin again!

    http://www.self.com/fooddiet/blogs/eatlikeme/2009/09/easy-for-all-dinner-93009.html

    It seems to be quite the item in Boston!

  4. #4 Beth @ DiningAndDishing Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I never order oats when I dine out either, but did so the other day and really enjoyed them! Sometimes things taste even better when someone else has made them for you :O)

  5. #5 kirsten Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    I’ve heard good things about the brunch there, thanks for the review!

  6. #6 MelissaNibbles Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Cute decorations!
    Johnny D’s in Davis Square serves a mean bowl of oatmeal too. They have a jazz brunch on weekends that’s super yummy!
    Can’t wait to hear the details of your meeting.

  7. #7 rhodeygirl Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Hmmm… going to Boston for dinner with an AWESOME young Armenian priest and his wife. Lunch on a Saturday. Think this would be a good place to go?

    P.S. I hope whatever it is it works out for you!

  8. #8 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    Mmmm that oatmeal looks so much better than what I make at home using the same stuff!

  9. #9 Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    these boston restaurants you visit are always so cute! how nice to have healthy options available as well. fall decorations always make me happy!

  10. #10 Elizabeth Stefan Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    So glad you enjoyed your breakfast at Henrietta’s Table! Hope to welcome you back again in the not-so-distant future.

  11. #11 christie, honoring health Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    oooohhh, can’t wait to hear about your secret business!!

  12. #12 Mari Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    What a cute place…and those oats looks amazing!

  13. #13 Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    such a classic oatmeal bowl. sometimes i think i get too crazy trying to come up with new ways to eat oats that i forget my tried and true simple concoctions. i’ll have to revisit some of my classics :)

  14. #14 coco Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    cute place, yummy bowl of oatmeal~
    can’t wait to see what you’re hiding! :D

  15. #15 Melissa Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I’ve heard great things about Henrietta’s Table. Seeing your pictures made me want to go even more. My boyfriend’s favorite dining out meal is brunch so maybe I can use your post to convince him to take the Red Line to that part of town.

  16. #16 Christina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    That place is too cute, I love that the bar looks like you’re sitting in a gorgeous kitchen. I hope all goes well with the business you were discussing :)

  17. #17 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    How exciting!! I can’t wait to hear about the meeting :)

  18. #18 Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Oooh – looking forward to the details of your meeting!

  19. #19 Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Love that quote! I am writing it down to view everyday!

  20. #20 RB Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    I used to work at Harvard, so I ate frequently at Henrietta’s. Then I stopped working at Harvard and returned to HT after 8 or so years away. It was still great!

  21. #21 jenna Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    What a cute cute restaurant!! excited to hear some fun news!

  22. #22 emily Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Everything on the menu looked good! And your associate’s plate (I assume) with the huge honkin’ slab of porkchops (guess) is funny next to your oatmeal. I bet it was great too.

  23. #23 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 1:59 pm

    Henrietta’s Table is DIVINE! I haven’t been there in ages but the last time I was there it was amazing! I might just have to pop over there to try out their breakfast. Can’t wait to hear about your business meeting!

  24. #24 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    henrietta’s sounds great :)

  25. #25 Rebecca Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Sounds like an amazing restaurant! I see the cranberry cinnamon french toast on the menu and want it now!!

  26. #26 Beth Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    That oatmeal looks really yummy! So I was at the gym this morning, on the elliptical reading all of the blogs that I follow on my phone, finished catching up and then flipped open the new Shape with Jennifer Love Hewett and I saw your article!! I am sure that you have talked about it on past post, but I missed it – oops :) Loved the article – you go girl!!

  27. #27 Nicole (dishin') Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    I love it there. It’s my style and the desserts a delish!

  28. #28 Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I’ve actually been to Henrietta’s table- I was there years ago and really like the fresh, simple food!

  29. #29 Scott Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    I had no idea Henrietta’s Table served breakfast! That ham chop on your business associate’s plate is HUGE, and it looks quite tasty! Good luck with your secret business dealings!

  30. #30 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    ditto on loving the fall decor!! it makes me so happy too!!

  31. #31 Danae Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Glad you had a nice breakfast there! I ate at Henrietta’s Table last night for dinner! It was amazing. All the food is so fresh and delicious!

  32. #32 Courtney Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Brown sugar and raisins are my absolute fave add-ins for oatmeal!!! Love love love the logo for Henrietta’s…so cute. Looks like an amazing place!
    Courtney
    Adventures in Tri-ing

  33. #33 Cristina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    Ooh a surprise, how fun!! :)

    That oatmeal looked delish!!

  34. #34 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    That place looks so cute! :)
    And I definitely need to try oatmeal… :P

  35. #35 Meg C. Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    of course we all love oatmeal… but how could you resist the cinnamon cranberry french toast listed above it? yum!

    adorable restaurant… i think i heard ben affleck and jennifer garner ate there!

  36. #36 Mellissa Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I collect pigs and want to go there just to steal all their super cool pig stuff!

  37. #37 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Ooh, it’s so chilly here in NYC that I could certainly go for a bowl of oats! Looks like a lovely bfast spot.

  38. #38 Cynthia (It All Changes) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I honestly love looking at your blog for inspiration for restaurants when I have to go to Boston for meetings. This goes on my list.

    Hope your “business” pans out :-)

  39. #39 Cara (Cashews and Hummus) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Oooh I love secret exciting plans! But what I love more: that restaurant! It looks incredible! Can I borrow it from Boston, please?

  40. #40 Julia Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Love that place, love that oatmeal!

    (And love your blog…)

    xxx Julia (Taste of Living)

  41. #41 Shannon Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    ooh, the suspense ;) this place looks great and now i want to go!!

  42. #42 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    Henrietta’s looks so adorable! :) I love little gem’s of a place like this, and plus $1 coffee is something hard to come by! lovin that! Can’t wait to hear this news!

  43. #43 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    What a neat place! I hope whatever your meeting was for works out, can’t wait to hear about it later on :)

  44. #44 Danielle Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    Fun place to eat, and good choice, but I totally would have gotten the Cinnamon Cranberry French Toast listed just about it, that sounds awesome :)

  45. #45 Diane Fit to the Finish Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    That restaurant looks so inviting. Cozy and warm. I’m looking forward to hearing the news!

  46. #46 Amy Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 5:03 pm

    Wow, so many summit planners are working on top secret projects. Go you!

  47. #47 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    your oatmeal looks great – i love the name “henrietta.” don’t meet many folks named that these days!

  48. #48 Maria Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    I always add cinnamon and raisins. My daily two toppings. I never get sick of them. I can’t wait to hear about your new adventure!

  49. #49 chocolatepickle Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    LOVE Henrietta’s table…I live in Milwaukee, but my sister’s lived in Beantown for years now and we always stay at the Charles when we visit….and eat breakfast at Henrietta’s:) It made me so happy to see on your blog! They have some FABULOUS bread in the morning too….I think it’s a cran/nut type bread….delish!

  50. #50 Caroline Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try that place. Since it is committed to local, organic and healthy-ish options I really want to give them my support. Glad you had a nice breakfast out.

  51. #51 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    I really want to like oatmeal but I don’t. :(

  52. #52 BroccoliHut Reply to this comment
    on Oct 1st, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    What a cute place! Love the pig motif:)

  53. #53 Naomi (onefitfoodie) Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 am

    love henrietta table! its just great, consistant food. That bowl of oats looks fabulous! you are so right about the classic toppings, sometimes its always fun to go back to the good ole brown sugar and raisins!

  54. #54 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 am

    I really enjoyed the dinner my husband and I had at Henrietta’s table during restaurant week, so I definitely want to go back… the breakfast menu sounds wonderful and you just can’t beat $1 coffee!

  55. #55 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 am

    You mean you didn’t pour a jug full of cream on your oatmeal?! ;)
    http://www.thenaturalterp.wordpress.com

  56. #56 Amanda @ Cakes and Ale Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Nothing beats a bowl of oats… I’m eating one right now!

    I’ve got to make some pumpkin bread too… when you mentioned it, I got a huge craving! Have you heard about the canned pumpkin shortage that is going on though? The horror!

  57. #57 Elina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Wow, I would never order oats at the restaurant (same reason – feel like I could make a good bowl at home) but this looks absolutely incredible. The raisins look so plump. Mmm. You make me want to go out for a fancy breakfast right now (even though I’m at work and already had breakfast ;) )
    We should do a blogger brunch!!! Wouldn’t that be fun?

  58. #58 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 10:38 am

    @Elina: We should plan one there! I loved it!

  59. #59 The Healthy Apple Reply to this comment
    on Oct 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Awww; this was one of my favorite brunch places in college…I miss that place…they have the most amazing weekend brunches…you should definitely check it out on the weekends…
    have a great day.

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