Herbie’s corner
There’s an old Baptist hymn entitled: “Brighten the Corner Where You Are.” That’s exactly what Herbie’s does at the intersection of Maryland and Brentwood in Clayton. My group of Dining Women chose the spiffy, American-French bistro for our monthly soiree, that included a birthday celebration.
The decor is punched up with vintage French poster, giving the place the feel of Paris in the ’40s.
Curb to Kitchen Appeal
The entrees on the dinner menu. An extensive brunch menu highlights the weekends.
Aaron Teitelbaum (one-time owner of Monarch and Cafe Balaban) has already put his stamp on the historic restaurant, giving it the first name of Herbie Balaban, founder of the Central West End restaurant in the ’70s.
Culinary maestro Ramon Cuffie (recently chef at Parigi) has added an inspired touch to the menu, that features dishes of Italy, Asia, and the coastal American South. More appeal comes with a spacious outdoor patio, that spans the corner.
Pan-seared Scallops with saute of Brussels sprouts, pancetta, roasted Yukon ;potatoes, almonds, and lemon butter.
Shrimp and Grits, Tasso ham, mushrooms, brandy, green onions, veal demi-glace, stone-ground grits, and tobacco onions
Filet Mignon with wild mushrooms, zucchini and yellow squash, fingerling potatoes, and red wine reduction.
Beet Salad, mixed greens, fennel, radishes, roasted beets, toasted pistachios, goat cheese, and white balsamic-lemon vinaigrette,
Classic French Onion Soup, always a favorite at Herbie’s, as is the Beef Wellington.
We topped off the evening with a sample of sweets in recognition of Wilma’s birthday. The tasty treats made it easy to live up to our dessert motto: “Leave no crumb behind.”
Bonzo, the server, adds a welcoming touch.
Herbie’s. 8100 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. Hours: Lunch 11a-2p weekdays; Happy Hour: 2p-6p weekdays; Dinner Sun-Thu 5-9p; Fri-Sat 5p-10:30p; Brunch: 10a-2p weekends. Owner: Aaron Teitelbaum; Executive Chef: Ramon Cuffie.
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