The following are SAMPLE MENUS only, as we like to keep it fresh, local and in season!
ABOUT US
At Hudson's On First - we keep it simple by serving the freshest wholesome ingredients in the most interesting ways and sourcing seasonal, organic and local whenever possible. We are proud to offer made from scratch cooking and our team continues to be inspired by the quality and bounty of our local purveyors. Thank you for all the hard work and passion behind all of your products. Together we are growing Cowichan!
wednesday - sunday
GARDEN Based...
Curried Cowichan Carrot Soup
cilantro, pickled red onion, pickled carrot - 8/12 -
Local Organic Greens
compressed D'anjou pears, toasted local hazelnuts,
spiced quince vinaigrette, goat cheese - 10/16 -
add: confit leg of duck, pan seared snapper,
cold smoked steelhead - Market Price -
Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Caesar dressing, crispy capers, crostini, pecorino,
house-cured bacon - 21 -
add: confit leg of duck, pan seared snapper,
cold smoked steelhead - Market Price -
Winter Vegetable Terrine
winter leek nage, apple cider braising greens, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts - 20/34 -
GRAIN Based...
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
house-made pasta, tomato, olive, caper, garlic, shallots - 24 -
add: house-made sausage – 5.5 -
Spaghetti with Local Manila Clams
chili, wild fennel seeds, parsley, black pepper - 16/28 -
Confit Cowichan Rabbit Pappardelle
house-made pasta, infused cream, winter leeks, hazelnuts, bitter greens, pecorino - 18/32 -
Crispy Potato Gnocchi with Braised Cache Creek Beef
sunny side quails egg, bitter greens, Grana Padano - 22/36 -
Locally-Foraged Wild Mushrooms on Toast
grilled house- made bread, shallots, garlic, parsley,
local quails egg - 22 -
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FARM Based...
Cowichan Chicken Consommé
confit chicken raviolo, carrots, leeks, celery & parsley - 16 -
Terrine of Cowichan Rabbit
various pickles, black olive mustard, winter radish,
pickled black walnut - 20 -
Confit Leg of "Yarrow Meadows Farm" Duck
pumpkin & sauerkraut latkes, puffed seeds, D'anjou pear - 28 -
Crispy "Muddy Feet Farm" Pork Belly
Mustard & herb spätzle, house-made sauerkraut,
creamed Brussels, hazelnuts - 30 -
Heritage Angus Steak
potato roesti, "Seabluff Farm" beetroot, apple cider braised greens, rosemary butter, red wine demi-glaze - Market Price -
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MARINE Based...
Freshly Shucked Local Oysters
Vanhala Farm crab apple mignonette - 3.50ea -
Cured Hadia Gwaii Halibut Gravadlax & Cold Smoked
Lois Lake Steelhead
brioche croutons, dill oil, brandade, preserved lemon aioli, savoury buttermilk - 18 -
Hudson's Classic Fishcakes
pickles mustard seed tartare, dressed local greens - 16 -
Hudson's West Coast Seafood Chowder
Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy pork belly, dill oil - 16/22 -
add: pan seared snapper or pan seared steelhead
- Market Price -
First Street Fish & Chips (available until 4pm)
roast lemon, house-made tartar sauce, apple fennel slaw - 24 -
Salt Spring Island Mussels & Fries (when available)
white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, cream or
tomato, fennel, garlic, white wine - 18/27 -
add: house-made sausage – 5.5 -
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saturday and sunday 10-2
Croque Monsieur
grilled house- made bread, house-smoked ham & cheddar,
topped with a Lockwood Farms sunnyside-up egg,
dressed local greens - 21 -
Traditional Eggs Benedict
house-smoked ham, Lockwood Farm eggs, hollandaise, dressed local greens, potato wedges - 18 -
Vegetarian option available - market price -
Hudson’s Full English Breakfast
two Lockwood Farm eggs any style, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms,house-made sausage & bacon, corn bread - 24 -
Baked Lockwood Farm Eggs
marinated summer squash, tomatoes, basil, house-smoked cheddar,dressed local greens, potato wedges - 20 -
Brioche French Toast
house-made brioche, seasonal fruit, compote, chantilly cream, cinnamon - 18 -
Omelette of the Day
two Lockwood Farm eggs, dressed local greens - 24 -
Heritage Angus Steak Frites
house-cut fries, preserved lemon aioli, zucchini, organic cherry tomatoes,
caramelized onions - Market Price -
Add: sunnyside-up Lockwood Farm egg – 3.5 -
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ADD
House - made sausage - 5.5 -
House - smoked bacon - 4 -
House - made baked beans - 3 -
House - made corn bread - 3 -
Organic "Lockwood" Egg - 3.50 -
Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
three courses - 65 - | two courses - 55 -
Half Dozen Freshly Shucked Local Oysters
Vanhalla Farm crab apple mignonette
(- 9 - supplement | - 21 - addition)
FIRST COURSE
Cured Hadia Gwaii Halibut Gravadlax & Cold Smoked
Lois Lake Steelhead
brioche croutons, dill oil, brandade, preserved lemon aioli, savoury buttermilk
Hudson's West Coast Seafood Chowder
Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy pork belly, dill oil
Lockwood Farms Winter Squash Salad
smoked goat cheese, beluga lentils, spiced quince vinaigrette
Terrine of Cowichan Rabbit
various pickles, black olive mustard, winter radish, pickled black walnut
Cowichan Chicken Consommé
confit chicken raviolo, carrots, leeks, celery & parsley
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MAIN COURSE
Soy Lacquered Duck Breast
heirloom carrots, star anise, chickpea panisse, bitter greens, puffed barley
Trio of Cowichan Free Range Chicken
winter leek nage, heritage carrots, burnt hardies honey, parsley crisps
Pan Seared Lois Lake Steelhead Salmon
organic turnip variation, Brussels sprouts, foraged mushroom, quince gastrique
Trio of Muddy Feet Farm Pork
Lockwood Farms organic winter squash, smoked goat cheese, pork jus
Slow Braised Cache Creek Shin of Beef
pomme puree, confit shallots, apple cider braised greens, parsnip textures, jus
Winter Vegetable Terrine
winter leek nage, apple cider braising greens, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts
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DESSERT COURSE
Will You Share With Me?
a sampling of pure goodness for two!
Tasting of Quince
soufflé, ice-cream
Oh Chocolate
dark chocolate flourless torte, white chocolate crumb, espresso ice-cream
Bugs Bunny's' Delight
carrot cake, carrot textures, spiced pecans,
cream cheese ice-cream
Pucker Up - Lemon Posset
chantilly cream, candied lemon zest
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
olive oil gelato, rosemary sugar glass, sea salt
or...
Artisan Cheese
seasonal preserve, crackers & crostini, spiced almonds
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Five Course Tasting Menu
- 78 - | wine pairing - 36 -
A constantly changing & carefully curated collection of the most creative current cuisine from the kitchen team at Hudsons.
Available 5 pm onward,
participation of the entire table is strongly encouraged
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Amuse Bouche
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Lockwood Farms Winter Squash Salad
smoked goat cheese, beluga lentils, spiced quince vinaigrette
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Hudson's West Coast Seafood Chowder
Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy pork belly, dill oil
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Pan Seared Lois Lake Steelhead Salmon
Organic Lockwood Farms turnip variation, butter braised sprouts,
Cowichan foraged wild mushroom, quince gastrique
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Soy Lacquered Duck Breast
carrot, star anise, chickpea panisse, bitter greens, puffed barley
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Assortment of Desserts
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We are happy to prepare a vegan tasting menu with a minimum of 24hrs prior notice, other allergies may be able to be accommodated.
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Dessert | Specialty Coffee & Tea
Will You Share With Me
a sampling of pure goodness for two! - 22 -
Tasting of Quince
souffle, ice-cream - 10 -
OH Chocolate
dark chocolate flourless torte, white chocolate crumb, espresso ice-cream - 13 -
Bugs Bunny's' Delight
carrot cake, carrot textures, spiced pecans, cream cheese ice-cream - 13 -
Pucker Up - Lemon Posset
Chantilly cream, candied lemon zest - 10 -
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
olive oil gelato, rosemary sugar glass, sea salt - 10 -
House - made Ice Creams & Sorbets
single or triple scoop - 4 / 11 -
SPECIALTY COFFEES & TEAS - 13 -
Spanish
Tia Maria, Rum, Cream, Griottes Cherry
B52
Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Baileys, Cream, Orange
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Irish Whiskey
Jameson’s, Brown Sugar, Cream
Italian
Amaretto, Brown Sugar, Cream
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Monte Cristo
Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Cream, Chocolate
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Blueberry Tea
Grand Marnier, Amaretto, "Westholme Tea" Cream of Assam Tea
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Westholme Tea Organic Loose Leaf Teas - 4 -
Classic Earl Grey, Cream Of Assam, Masala Chai, Jasmine Gold, Sencha
Minty Nettle, Chamomile, Hudson's Herbal, Mystique,
Drumroaster Coffee & Espresso Drinks - 4 -
French Press, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Espresso
Half Dozen Freshly Shucked Local Oysters
tomato granita - 18 -
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Charcuterie | Cheese | Sharing
wednesday - sunday
CHARCUTERIE
house-made charcuterie, pickled vegetables, grainy mustard, crostini & crackers
SALAMI - 5.50 per selection -
Tuscan: locally foraged wild fennel seeds
Soppressata: slightly spicy, lean
Chorizo: spicy, smoky, rustic
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ARTISAN CHEESE
served with crostini & crackers, tomato jam, spiced almonds
- 7.50 per selection -
St Agur; cow, semi-soft, blue double-cream, France
Taleggio; cow, soft, orange rind, hazel nutty, Italy
Pecorino; sheep, firm, Italy
House Smoked Cheddar; cow, firm, smoky, Canada
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Charcuterie & Cheese Board
chefs choice of; three meats, two cheese, accompaniments - 27 -
SHARING
Freshly Shucked Local Oyster
Vanhalla Farm crab apple mignonette - 3.50ea -
Chicharrones, nettle pesto - 5 -
Chickpea Panisse, confit garlic puree - 5.50 -
Pommes Frites, parsley, Grana Padano, lemon aioli - 6 -
Breads, Spreads & Butter,
house-made bread & whipped butter - 6 -
Chili Fried Brussels Sprouts - 5 -
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Snack Platter
chefs choice of savoury bite sized hand crafted goodies for you to share - 27 -
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