A New Patio for the South End; Collier Stout

SOUTH END - Boston Chops opened its doors in March, and now it's opening its outdoors. A new, 28-seat patio debuts tonight at the Washington Street restaurant. Full dinner and drink menus will be offered plus "off-menu delights for adventurous eaters." [Official Site]

CAMBRIDGE - Kendall Square brewpub favorite Cambridge Brewing Company has announced a new beer called Collier Stout to honor slain MIT police officer Sean Collier. Per the Globe, the dry Irish stout should be available in mid-June, and $1 from each sale will be donated to a memorial fund through the Jimmy Fund. [BG via BRT]

THEATER DISTRICT - Troquet tells Eater that it will host its annual wine cellar clear out sale beginning June 25. As in years past, owner Chris Campbell will "blow out the last remaining bottles of some highly prized wines." [Official Site]

CAMBRIDGE - Chez Henri chef-owner Paul O'Connell shares a statement with the press, reminding patrons that the restaurant isn't closing anytime soon despite rumors of plans to reopen with a new name and different concept. For now, the restaurant brings back its The Latin Dinner Series, a $39 prix fixe menu emphasizing South and Latin American cuisines, available Memorial Day weekend through June. See below for the menu. [Official Site]
[Photo: Official Site]

Appetizers

Venezuelan Chipi Chipi Clam Soup with Ipswich clams

Clam Fritters with bacon aioli

Grilled Clams Casino "Havana" with rum-lime butter and green garlic

Chopped Kale Salad with cojita cheese, beachcomber croutons, buttermilk-chipotle dressing

Chorizo and Shrimp Empanadas
Smoked Cod and Lobster Chowder

Entrees

Lobstah Bake in a Bowl: Maine lobster, mussels, new potatoes and corn,
with chile-lime butter and a bacon-corn biscuit (add Berkshire Farms hot dog, $2)

Ash-Roasted Hake and New Potatoes with criollo stew of spring vegetables, beer-battered onion rings and herb aioli

Desserts

Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortcake with dulce de leche

Hot Fudge Sundae with Mexican chocolate brownie and crema de canela