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It was originally scheduled to open earlier this year, but we all know how most well-laid plans. Their other two locations, Addison and University Park, have also reopened this summer, but with limited-capacity guidelines in place. The menu will serve the same wildly popular cheeseburgers, super-cold martinis, and East Coast oysters as other Hudson House locations, along with weekend brunch options. Daily, with half-price burgers and budget-friendly prices on East Coast oysters.
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Having lived in New England (Mystic, Connecticut, to be precise) I’ve had my fair share of lobster rolls. It was lightly toasted and not incredibly thick (I hate any version of this sandwich where it’s impossible to get a whole bite into your mouth at once). But the months-long hype surrounding Hudson House has drawn its own crowd. Some neighbors have shared on social media that the restaurant often appears too crowded.
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I went with my standard Brooks Brothers white button-up, an Anderson & Cooper navy striped cotton sweater tied around my shoulders, shorts, and Stan Smith Adidas. As vice president of culinary for Vandelay Hospitality, Douglas is elevating old dishes like the chicken Parmesan by recreating the sauce and upgrading the pasta with a selection from Eataly. He is also introducing new items like grilled oysters to keep the menu fresh and exciting. Be on the lookout for a molten lava cake that may make its way into the Hudson House dessert rotation.
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When they go they like to play a game where they fantasize about traveling to the place where their oyster hails from and what they would do there for a vacation. First off, I knew this was a cool place given that our server Jill had an amazing haircut, platinum and edgy — and also worked on the side as a DJ. Given the current economy, many out there (myself included) are looking for some high-end fun, but at lower prices. Happy hour is often a way to get a classic cocktail and some house specialties at discounted prices.
On a weekday evening at Hudson House Addison, the covered outdoor patio was comfortable and safely spaced out. All servers and management wore their masks and it truly felt like a mini vacation once the first cocktail came out — a frozen peach Bellini always doles out those beach vibes.
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For those grieving the loss of IHOP pancakes, fear not. Hudson House’s brunch menu incorporates creations that rival the popular pancake chain. Hudson House’s version includes a red velvet Belgian waffle with honey butter, maple syrup and double-fried chicken. The lemon pancakes will also satisfy any sweet tooth with lemon ricotta, powdered sugar, cream cheese glaze, blueberries and whipped cream. My dining companion and I decided to try all six oyster options at Hudson House and all were delicious, but I must say that the blue points were my absolute favorite. I made sure to note when we were leaving that during happy hour (every day from 3 to 6 pm) all oysters are half-price (normally it’s $3.50 per oyster).
Get more of Dallas’ top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Busy for brunch on the weekend, definitely need reservations but we weren't rushed after we were seated, the eggs Benedict were tasty, and love the French press coffee. Luckily we were able to get a table away from the crowded part of the restaurant, but we're near the kitchen. I enjoyed the Addison restaurant's ambiance a lot more. Hudson House, the DFW mini-chain known for its killer oyster happy hour specials and top-notch burgers, will open its doors in Lakewood next week. My colleague, the ever-so-chic Lisa Collins Shaddock, shared with me that she and her husband are diehard Hudson House brunch fans.
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I opted for the “World’s Coldest Martinis” for my second drink. The Stone Fruit with peach vodka, Patrón Citrónage, white cranberry, and fresh lime was the perfect choice. Paired with seafood tower, The Bouquet, we couldn’t have had a better start to our meal. As impressive as it was educational, the tower came with twelve oysters and an informational card explaining their origins and flavor profiles.
Vandelay Hospitality is expanding its buzzy, East coast-inspired Hudson House Restaurant & Raw Bar into the Lakewood neighborhood of East Dallas. The brand’s third outpost will open at Mockingbird Lane and Abrams Road, housed in the iconic former IHOP Restaurant space. I was elated to hear that one of my favorite brunch spots had just opened a new outpost in my neighborhood. And it has half-price martinis and some shining stars from the menu (including oysters) also at half-price from 3 pm til 6 pm. Hudson House Lakewood has debuted during a time when other restaurants are struggling or have closed.
Is popular for its half-price drinks, oysters and famous cheeseburger, but neighbors hoping to avoid groups may want to skip happy hour and miss other peak dining times. Customers can socialize with their pandemic pod in the Pineapple Room, a private dining nook that seats eight guests. They were light and fluffy, almost as if they were the clouds from my culinary heaven. The pancakes were topped with lemon ricotta, powdered sugar, cream cheese glaze, blueberries and whipped cream. Lemon ricotta now needs to go on almost everything I make. Hudson House is known for oysters, fish and seafood towers, but the cheeseburger is the must-try menu item at this highly anticipated new restaurant.
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This incredible chip and dip pairing was hard to stop chomping on throughout our meal. But room had to be saved, especially because the Hudson cheeseburger, Big Brother Lobster Roll, and French Chicken were coming out next. All were outstanding, but for me, nothing could beat the popular cheeseburger topped with pickles, minced onion, and Hudson sauce. And for dessert, do not miss the Key Lime pie — it’s one of the best things you’ll try. Ownership group Vandelay Hospitality announced that the Lakewood outpost will open its doors at 4040 Abrams Road on July 28.
In the case of the blue point the blurb read “first timer’s favorite” and for raspberry simply “oyster snob’s favorite.” Also, the Hudson House team is smart to recommend the perfect drink to accompany each oyster. On my quest to become that ideal of a human, I have found a new favorite brunch spot, Hudson House. It boasts two Dallas area restaurant locations — one in Addison and the other in University Park, with a third is poised to open in early 2020 in Lakewood. Other items we sampled that late afternoon included the American tuna tower salad and Big Brother lobster roll.
If you see me there (socially distanced from you on another bar stool), be sure to shoot me a knowing wink and let me know your thoughts on those oysters. Throw in some blue-and-white porcelain and bowls of lemons, and I’m a happy camper. Music was loud enough to provide a lively background, and on our visit, Michael Jackson came on twice (“Rock with You” and “Human Nature”).
Collins says restaurant staff seat guests in every other booth and do not allow people to wait in the lobby for a table. After experiencing almost half of the menu in one sitting, I get the hype. Keep an eye out for Hudson House’s Greek key and pineapple motifs hidden in antique materials soured from around the world. Another starter we tried was Hudson’s Avocado Dip with whipped avocado and ranch chips.
We went on to sample many other items that our charming and knowledgeable server recommended. Those included the scallops, steak frites and ahi tuna. All good, but I must point out another item that I will likely return to have again and again — the lemon pancakes. As I am not a true oyster aficionado I appreciated that each had a description.
Made with two thin patties, American cheese, minced onion, pickles and Hudson sauce, you’ll forget that it’s from a neighborhood seafood joint. I asked our lovely server what one of the most popular menu items was, and she said, “Hands down, our cheeseburger.” What? A burger at a place that totes its incredible delicacies from the sea? Well, given that is was also 1/2 price during happy hour I had to try it — and, honestly, from the first bite, I understood why. Bagels and cream cheese are delivered every weekend from newly opened Shug’s Bagels, located just down the road on Mockingbird Lane. Try six of Shug’s signature creations at Hudson House without waiting in the massive line that forms outside the bagel shop.
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