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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