Reason No. 1 (well, 2) to hit the restaurant’s bar area? The justly lauded, French-breaded wonder of thick pork and thinly sliced ham, topped with diced cornichons and melted Gruyere. Insider tip: You can’t get it in the dining room until late night, but the sandwich is available for takeout.

Chez Henri, 1 Shepard Street, Cambridge (617-354-8980 or chezhenri.com).