Hudson’s Mother’s Day Brunch brings a bit of New Orleans to DC

Thanks to Wendy Gordon of Flash Communications for this media release about the Mother’s Day Brunch at Hudson. May 11th is Mother’s Day! You need to get your gifts and make reservations … don’t forget!

Les Bon Temps Rouler This Mother’s Day - Hudson Offers a Taste of the Crescent City

Forget the crescent roll. THIS Mother’s Day, Hudson treats Mom to a taste of the Crescent City. Sure, Chef Ryan Arnold the restaurant will offer brunch favorites including house-made corned beef hash served with two poached eggs and toast ($11), Scrambled Eggs with Salmon and Leeks served with toasted bagel and whipped cream cheese($12)or a Spa Omelet-egg white omelet with tomatoes, peppers & asparagus tips, whole wheat toast ($12) and French toast, pancakes or Belgium waffles with a choice of five toppings ($11) to dishes such as Hudson’s chopped salad with a choice of main ingredient ($11-$18), a variety of brick-oven-baked pizzas ($11-$15), a steaming bowl of matzoh ball soup ($7) and a variety of sandwiches and burgers ($11-$15). But this Mother’s Day, Chef Ryan Arnold adds a little touch of Bourbon Street. NOLA inspired dishes include eggs Sardou–poached eggs, artichoke hearts, crabmeat and creamed hollandaise ($18); grits and grillades–cheesy southern style grits with scallopines of pork and veal ($18); polenta stack–grilled polenta cakes with spicy Andouille sausage, shrimp, roasted red peppers in goat cheese fondue luscious crepes Suzette as it was meant to be with brandy and orange infused syrup ($14); classic bananas Foster–Bananas, brown sugar and rum served over freshly made crepes ($16) and a hearty and delicious sweet potato bread pudding complete with whiskey sauce and sweet potato ‘haystacks’ ($9).

But what’s a little N’Awlens without all that Jazz? Every Sunday including Mother’s Day, Hudson features the jazz stylings Marshall Keys and Harold Kaufman. Having jammed on the saxophone with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Groove Holmes, Keys wails with Kaufman, tickles the ivories. Together, these two cats bring Hudson’s weekly brunchers and Mother’s Day revelers a tasty treat for the ears.

And of course, one must consider the smart adult beverage. No doubt Mom could use one. Mixologist John Hogan has also put his own special twist on traditional brunch libations including the Original Bellini is mixed with fresh white peach puree, 365 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene and peach bitters; the Mimosa Hudson, also made with 365 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, cointreau, fresh pressed orange juice and orange bitters; and the Southwestern Bloody Mary with brick oven-roasted chipotle infused bloody mary mix and Tito’s vodka. There is also the Grapefruit Martini, shaken with absolut ruby red grapefruit vodka, fresh ruby red grapefruit juice, grapefruit syrup, served up with grapefruit “air”. Guests can also warm up with hot potent potables such as their Irish Coffee, mixed with jameson irish whiskey, hot coffee, fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of green crème de menthe, or the Hudson Hot Cocoa, made with ghiradelli hot chocolate, and peppermint schnapps, topped with fresh whip cream and peppermint flakes.

Hudson is located at 2030 M Street NW and is open for lunch, dinner, late night dining and Sunday brunch—inside or al fresco, with hours on Monday-Thursday from 11:00 AM to midnight; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 to midnight. For reservations or further information call 202-872-8700 or visit www.hudson-dc.com or www.opentable.com.

(**Hudson Restaurant & Lounge is a Special Highlighted Partner of Pamela’s Punch**)