It s had major implications for the area s food and drink scene, too. Which is why it s nice to see, amid all that chaos, an actual neighborhood joint open and find its niche with Tempe locals, students, visitors, and transplants. We re talking about the Hudson Eatery & Bar, which opened in November at 1601 East Apache Boulevard.
Housed in a 1965-built former real estate office, The Hudson (named for the Hudson Manor neighborhood it sits near the entrance to) looks like it’s been nestled up against Liquor Express for years. (One of the owners used to own the liquor store.) It s got a nice bike rack against a muraled wall, soft bistro lighting, and a full bar lit up behind the cashier.