Community News 27
Ponte Vedra Recorder · September 17, 2015
Henley’s
Continued from 26
pieces of freshly shelled succulent lobster, English peas and mushrooms dancing under roasted garlic lemon cream sauce over linguine.
I was compelled to eat it very slowly, savoring the brilliant flavor combinations. Wow! There isn’t one lackluster description on her menu
including Crispy Seared Duck topped
with Orange Reduction served with
White Cheddar Risotto or Salmon
Glazed with Honey, Balsamic and
Whole Grain Mustard, baked &
topped with Caramelized Onions
served with couscous.
As tasty light jazz played in the
background, I only imagined Henley’s casual lunch menu that would
encourage me to return and indulge
in a bit of lighter fare like Bacon
Wrapped Shrimp — Horseradish
Stuffed, Grilled and served with Thai
BBQ Glaze — or this creative wizardly Chef’s sandwich named ‘The
Fab’ — Chargrilled Filet Mignon,
Brie Cheese, Grape Cilantro Salsa on
Texas Toast! Melody hardly leaves
her guests an appetite for dessert.
Ah, dessert. They’re not listed on
the menu because they’re all inspired
spontaneously each day. One might
describe them as ‘daily inspirations’.
Butter Pecan Caramel Bread Pudding, Raspberry Cabernet Cake with
Citrus Coulis — or Crème Brulee
Granita. This happy ending is only
the beginning of one of St. Augustine’s newest dining adventures. Henley’s opened on New Years Eve
and is continuing a tradition of culinary discovery. It’s a magical city
where restauran