I'm a big fan of AZ88, so I had high hopes for Hanny's. I love the interior, especially the HUGE "tongue" couches (go and you'll understand what I mean). Unfortunately, while it has a "cool" factor similar to AZ88 (yet distinct), it doesn't yet have the buzz of a big crowd. On the night we were there (Wednesday before Thanksgiving), it was probably 30% full. Our table of 10 was a large part of the crowd. Here's hoping that things pick up and word of mouth spreads!
The service was GREAT and while the menu is totally different than AZ88 (as it should be), it keeps to the concept of very well prepared, simple foods. Hanny's menu focuses on pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Almost everyone in our party went with pizza and the sausage pizza I chose (as well as the prosciutto pizza I sampled) were both great.
Hanny's is a great addition to the offerings in downtown. I just hope the area can support it!