Alex J.
Yelp
Standing in front of the Hudson House is like standing in front a painting at a modern art museum. It's abstract exterior looks like a cross between Jackson Pollock, and Where the Wild Things Are. Brady Smith did a phenomenal job with this building as his canvas. It can best be appreciated in the dimming light of a summer sunset. The night sky doesn't do it justice.
The menu at Hudson House is as abstract as the outside mural. It's kind of muddled, searching for direction. If that's what the owner intended, then it's spot on and warrants congratulations.
The food is darn good and there's plenty of it. I ordered the House Smoked Brisket sandwich. Sure enough, as is with all smoked brisket, it's never enough. I found myself eating slowly, so as to savor every bite. Yes, it's that good. Two of the dining party enjoyed the fish tacos. Three amply filled tortillas brimming with fish goodness. Those things went fast. Another of our group had the Hot Chicken sandwich. Man when that hit the table, the only thing I could think of was, football on a plate! Okay, not that big, but softball sized anyway. It was said to have been quite flavorful. The sweet potato fries too.
Unfortunately, the last of our party ordered the Salmon. It was served undercooked. However the very cool server immediately took it back to the kitchen, and returned with apologies. As it should have been, the entree was taken off the check. So a bit of class. Befitting the standard set upon entering.
The Hudson House was a good find.
Quick Tip: The inside gets crowded, so be prepared to be seated in the post Covid accommodations outside. Although they have space heaters, it can still get pretty cold out there. The best solution is to warm up your insides with a few from their extensive drink menu. Then when you leave, the mural out front may make a little more sense.
Sorry no picture of the mural. I wasn't going to bastardize it by taking one in the poor lighting. And I surely wasn't going to return in the light. Not after availing myself to the extensive drink menu the previous night!