In the Hazel section, Herrold
developed a twist on a grilled
cheese sandwich, featuring savory
melted comte and gouda cheeses,
along with a hearty pot roast and
potatoes.
Popular in Ravines is the
shellfish bisque, which is creamy
and tomato-based, filled with
aromatic herbs and delectable
crab, fish and shrimp.
Perfect for sharing, the
Argentine asado is bursting with
flavor from an array of grilled
meats, a chimichurri aioli and a
side of pillowy empan-adas.
The Downtown section has
trendy dishes such as cauliflower
steak and savory bone broth.
Other favorites include the
homemade veggie burger and
the French taco loaded with your
choice of vegetables, chicken or
beef, with a handful of French fries
tucked inside.
The cocktail, wine and beer lists
are split into the three categories,
allowing guests to mix and match.
HRD’
s version of a Moscow Mule
with a splash of Jim Beam and
the gin and juice with celery,
cucumber and lime are already hot
commodities.
Dinnertime is already bustling,
and weekend brunch and daily
lunch service have also been in full
swing since late November.
“Emmele and I had a blast
creating an awesome brunch
at One-Eyed Betty’
s, and we’
re
hoping to accomplish something
similar here,” Hussey says.
The brunch menu sticks to
the three-category theme, with
specialties like the continental
sharing plate, a sugar-dusted
Dutch pancake and a zesty Bloody

Mary paired with oysters served
three ways.
While the restaurant is
impressive, HRD extends
outside of the bubble with the
addition of the C-Store. Short for
“convenience,” this quaint market
is located at the entrance of HRD.
“We always wanted to have a
retail component in a restaurant
— it was designed to be more
like a 7-Eleven or a New York
newsstand,” Hussey says.
Open from 7 a.m. to midnight
daily, the C-Store offers snacks,
alcohol and even kombucha.
Coffee and pastries are ready
bright and early; and, at lunchtime,
visitors can order the French taco,
plus chilled sandwiches or salads
to go.
The 10,000-square-foot dining
space was designed by Ron Rea,
with a sleek wrap-around bar in
the center and a spacious open
kitchen.
Pops of vibrant pink, green and
blue tones add vibrancy to interior,
along with the lively chatter of
customers filling the room each
day.
In contrast to its predecessor,
HRD has a warm, family-friendly
atmosphere. Diners can come
in jeans or dress to impress, and
there is no right or wrong method
for ordering from the diverse
menu.
Even in these early stages,
the food is nearly flawless, and
the service is attentive. This is a
testament to Hussey and Herrold’
s
professionalism, and there is no
doubt the pair will continue to
make stellar contributions to the
local restaurant scene. ■

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