Hudson Diner Relaunches with New Owners and Dinner Menu

Meat Hook owner Brent Young and Mel the Bakery partner Ashley Berman take over the Hudson, NY diner.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:07am

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Last June, Brent Young, owner of Meat Hook, and Ashley Berman, partner at Mel the Bakery, acquired the Hudson Diner location, renovated it, and launched a new dinner menu featuring items like shrimp cocktail, steak tartare, chopped liver, chopped steak, half-Greek chicken, and burgers. The restaurant's mission is to be an affordable dining option.

Why it matters

The Hudson Diner's relaunch under new ownership represents a shift in the local dining scene, as independent restaurateurs aim to provide quality, affordable options in a region that has seen rising costs and the closure of many longtime establishments.

The details

The new owners spruced up the Hudson Diner location and introduced a dinner menu with starters like shrimp cocktail ($16), steak tartare ($18), and chopped liver ($14). Mains include a chopped steak with peppercorn sauce, peas, and onion rings ($25), a half-Greek chicken with tzatziki and salad ($29), and burgers ($18). The goal is to offer an affordable dining experience.

  • The Hudson Diner was relaunched in June 2026.

The players

Brent Young

Owner of Meat Hook, a local butcher shop.

Ashley Berman

Partner at Mel the Bakery, a local bakery.

Hudson Diner

A local diner in Hudson, New York that was recently acquired and relaunched by Young and Berman.

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What they’re saying

“The restaurant's mission is to be affordable, Young told Eater.”

— Brent Young, Owner, Meat Hook

The takeaway

The relaunch of the Hudson Diner under new ownership signals an effort by independent restaurateurs to provide quality, affordable dining options in a region that has seen rising costs and the closure of many longtime establishments, potentially offering a model for other communities seeking to preserve their local food culture.