Just a suggestion, but consider taking Caps Lock off. It makes reading your post difficult....

However, I think you're suggesting putting in a lower than counter height extension where you might put stools or chairs. What height and depth is your current eating bar? The NKBA guidelines suggest at least 15" depth for 36" (counter height) and 18" depth for 30" (table height). Does table height work best for your husband (like a kitchen table height)? Or does he prefer counter height (same height as your standard kitchen countertops)? If you choose a height somewhere in between there (as you've suggested), you may have difficulty finding stools that will work.

Here is a picture of a lower (table height I believe) wood countertop below an existing countertop.

I recently saw these stools at Crate & Barrel that are listed as being adjustable height (but no back). Something like this would allow you to have an unusual height counter and still fit stools underneath.

These ones from Restoration hardware are pricey, but they also adjust and have a back.