by Ben Hymowitz
Walking into Hudson Prime Steakhouse, settled in on North Buckhout Street in Irvington, I was immediately intrigued by the sophisticated decor, which resembles a Michellin Star restaurant. Micheal, the co-owner, seated us at our cozy table. Our waiter, Zeke, greeted us with a kind and caring nature.
When we looked at the menu, we saw a plethora of steaks, appetizers, salads, and sides. For our appetizer, we ordered the Thick Cut Bacon, which is broiled with a bourbon honey glaze and topped with fried rosemary. This bacon is not like your usual diner style bacon, but it’s somewhere between a regular strip of bacon and a ham steak. The dish has the “snap” you look for in a nice piece of bacon, but the texture and chew of a ham steak.
For the next course, we had the Porterhouse Steak for Two. The steak is a 32-ounce house dry aged behemoth, optionally served with your choice of sauces. We went with the steak sauce and Béarnaise. A Béarnaise sauce is made by emulsifying clarified butter, egg yolks, and white vinegar. For the sides, we ordered the creamed spinach and hashbrowns. We only had to wait about 20 minutes for the piping hot dish to come out. The steak was served on a sizzling platter, and propped up on a small bread dish to let the jus flow to the bottom of the plate. The steak was a perfect rare and was as tender as could be. I hate to use the term “melt in your mouth”, but it did just that.
For dessert, we ordered the crème brûlée, which is served with a torched sugared top and fresh seasonal berries.
The service was outstanding, constantly filling up our glasses, changing our silverware between courses, and bussing the table in a timely manner. Zeke made sure to check in on us frequently which made us feel comfortable.
My final thoughts on Hudson Prime are that I will be returning to this fine establishment soon and that this is only the beginning for this very inviting place. I think that it’s found the right home here in Irvington.
