Reviewed by Jessica Kyca
I guess i should start this post by admitting that i went to Hudsons on whyte… and it wasn’t to enjoy the company of my gravity pope brigade for the embellished $10 nacho day (sunday.. the only day anyone with an ounce of pride should be at Hudsons). Prepared to indulge into a boilerplate of a caesar with added touches of charm, the west coast flavor caught my eye. This caesar was, quite possibly, the distant relative of the Moxies Classic Caesar, which has been ingrained in my mind. The Hudsons “West Coast Caesar” came equipped with HP sauce and a Montreal Steak Spiced rim. The steak spice was a sultry addition. Traditional celery salt can sometimes be a bit too salty. The steak spice had more flavor with a bit of crunch. I like to take my caesar sans straw, however, the straw was required to continuously stir the beverage, as the ever so tasty HP sauce would sink to the bottom of the glass. All in all, from a quasi vegetarian point of view, this is the closest I’ve been to a steak in years, and it didn’t make me want one. Unlike Bryce’s East coaster, the west coast name fit into the ordinary small town alberta love of the barbecue.
Here’s a note to all bartender extraordinaire, lemon or lime, one or the other, this is a caesar, not a sprite commercial. Standing high above the glass like a soldier graced the presence of the traditional celery in perfect form. Celery is, i believe, a very nice touch as it is a nice treat to feast your appetite on, and the slight bitter yet refreshing taste compliments the sharp tart yet sour concoction, with just the right amount of ice.
Taste: 3/5
Creativity: 3/5
Garnish: 2/5
Band for your buck: 3/5
Total: 11/20
Verdict: grilled to ordinary perfection.
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