The Hudson: Block Party Done Right

2 Sep

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Baby Blues BBQ Plate

Block party is a phrase that gets thrown around way too much. Earlier this week I was complaining about Culver City’s abuse of the phrase. When I was invited to check out the first Hudson Block Party in West Hollywood, it was a relief when it turned out to be an actual block party. Traffic was closed off, there were multiple outdoor bars, there was a stage for live music, and people were outside wandering about, not just bar-hopping.

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Chicken Sandwich from Baby Blues BBQ

To soak up the cheap beer and brightly-colored alcoholic concoctions, food was for sale by Baby Blues BBQ (pictured above), The Hudson, and the forthcoming The Churchill. Chef Jason Tuley of the Churchill even brought a portable pizza oven for the event and two ice cream flavors: pistachio and vanilla apricot/peach. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do with a real pizza oven and a proper kitchen.

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Crowds But Not Too Crowded at Hudson Block Party (Photo Courtesy of iFlipforFood)

It was definitely a mixed crowd (a lot more LA scenesters than I am used to being around), but everyone seemed to be having a great time (except for the long line of people hoping to get in). Enjoying the beautiful day with DJs, live music, beer, and BBQ… I’d love to see more of these events around the city. Plus, money was raised for a good cause: the West Hollywood Library. I was glad to have the opportunity to check out a unique event with my friends Mark & Angela from iFlipforFood & theMinty

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Ross Sea Party Performs (Photo Courtesy of iFlipforFood)

The Hudson
1114 North Crescent Heights, Los Angeles
Hours: Monday – Friday from 4pm – 2am & Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 2am
Happy hour is served daily from 4pm -7pm as well as a special late-night happy hour menu on Sunday & Monday 10pm – 2am

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2 Responses to “The Hudson: Block Party Done Right”

  1. Ross Brink May 14, 2013 at 8:16 am #

    The meaning of the phrase “ice cream” varies from one country to another. Phrases such as “frozen custard”, “frozen yogurt”, “sorbet”, “gelato” and others are used to distinguish different varieties and styles. In some countries, such as the United States, the phrase “ice cream” applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients.

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