Photo: Melissa Hom
While the city turns Tavern on the Green into a snack stand, its former executive chef Brian Young is launching a new restaurant in the Hudson Hotel. The hotel has converted its Hudson Cafeteria into what’s described as a “modern collegiate mess hall” complete with communal tables and self-service food bar. As you can see in our slideshow, cafeteria trays, lunch lady–esque uniforms, and an academia-themed video installation drive home the theme.
Young (who was also executive chef at Pop and Citarella) is offering upscale lunch food (the sliders are made with dry-aged Wagyu), in addition to dishes only Jamie Oliver would put on a school menu (white gazpacho, kiddies?). To top it all off, Frat Row drinks like kamikazes and lemon drops will be served as shots, cocktails, and even in pitchers. The city’s dining scene just gets classier and classier! Your menu is below.
Dinner
Roasted Tinkerbell Peppers
Buffala Mozzarella, Ultra Petite Arugula, SabaHeirloom Spinach Salad
Crystal Greens, Old Chatham Bleu, Candied Marcona Almonds, Russian Dried BerriesChopped Salad
Mixed Sustainable Grains, Confit Vegetable, Spanish Olive Oil and Meyer LemonSlow Poached Organic Quail “Egg Salad” Sandwich
Toasted Somun, Romaine Hearts, Ronnybrook DijonaiseYellow Tail Hamachi Crudo
Pastrami Spice, Pickled BeetsToday’s Artisanal Charcuterie & Cheese
A Variety of Marinated Olives
Frothy White Gazpacho
Red Grape Relish, Toasted Rye CroutonsSeared Ahi Tuna
Fennel Puree, Basil Olive Oil, Caper Berry, Cucumber FlowerMargherita Flat Bread
Buffalo Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Compressed BasilHUDSON Slider
Dry Aged and Wagyu, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, Neuske Bacon, Special SauceAmish Chicken Confit Casserole
Pickle Ramps, Porcinis, Gigonda White Beans, Fennel PollenPeeky Toe Crab Salad Sandwich
Romesco Aioli, Celery, Petit Brioche RollEscolar
Olive Oil Poached, Water Spinach, 20 year old Sherry VinegarCote de Boeuf
Four Story Farms Dry Aged Rib Eye, Yukon Gold Butter Puree, Red Wine Sauce
Breakfast
Assorted Breakfast Pastries & Artisanal Breads
Blueberry, Zucchini-Carrot and Banana Nut Muffins, Echire Butter Croissant, Pain au Chocolate, Apricot Scuffins, Orange-Date and Sweet Cream Scones and Pain au RusticCereals with Hormone Free Ronny Brook Farms Milk
Chocolate Hazelnut Granola, High Fiber and HUDSON “Froot Loops”Assorted Ronny Brook Farms Yogurt
Seasonal Fruit Frenzy
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Watermelon
Pineapple
Bananas
Tangerines
Honey Crisp Apples
Butterscotch PearsArtisanal Charcuterie
Salumeria Biellese
Dried Chorizo
Speck Proscuitto
Saucion Sec Basque
Rosette de LyonArtisanal Cheese
Old Chatham Ewe’s Bleu
Spring Brook Tartenaise
Old Chatham CamembertBreakfast Supplements
Cornbeef Hash
Yukon Gold PotatoesBaked Egg Custard
Sausage, Bacon and CheeseButtermilk-Ricotta Pancakes
Organic Warm Blueberry-Lemon Curd, Candied AlmondsFree Range Eggs
Caramelized Fingerlings, Neuske Bacon or Kurobuta Banger
Hudson Hall, in the Hudson New York, 356 West 58th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-554-6500
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