Here are the Washington Group’s Matthew Friedson, his brother Maryland Comptroller Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Friedson, VerdeHouse’s Morgan Greenhouse, TheFFJD.com’s Meredith Fineman, and Washington Psychological Group’s Julie Polinger ringing in the new year at Hudson.

Demetrio Zavala’s tasting menu was a hit, the champagne was flowing, and DJ Eskay Adam Sklaver and Ridgewood Social Club mashup DJ Ben Decker spun a great mix of music. Everyone looked fantastic in their fedoras, skinny ties, and pencil skirts. Welcome 2012!

Last week a DC area wedding inspiration blog featured a modern, intimate wedding rehearsal dinner held at Hudson. To read the full story, including the bride’s comments on why you should choose Hudson for your next special event, click here. The post also features some beautiful photography of dinner guests enjoying our space!

Hudson offers distinctive private event space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, meetings, fundraisers and private dining of all kinds. We feature beautiful private event space in three modern, uniquely designed rooms and dining al fresco on our patio. Seating is available for parties from 10 to 180, and our standing reception space can accommodate over 270. Our accessible first floor location is perfect for all generations of your family, and our proximity to Washington’s elite hotels makes us one of the most convenient private event spaces in DC.

Start planning today! For more information on holding your private event at Hudson including floor plans, menus and how to contact us, visit our Private Events page.

A $20 minimum donation gets you in the door and includes complimentary appetizers. The fundraiser will feature a cash bar with $5 Amstel Light, $6 Rail Drinks, $7 House Red & White Wine, $10 Sangria/Margaritas.

20 percent of food and drink proceeds will benefit Girls Inc. & MenzFit.

Please RSVP:  By December 16th to mcheung@dbmlawgroup.com

Raffle prizes include a fur hat and a $250 U.S. Air gift card.

For more information on how to host your next charity or fundraising event at Hudson including menus and floor plan, please visit our Private Events page.

Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold. With roots dating back to 1864, Girls Inc. has provided educational programs to millions of girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved communities. Today the organization’s programs help girls confront societal messages about their value and potential and prepare them to lead successful, independent and fulfilling lives.

MenzFit is a 501(c) (3) educational non–profit organization whose mission is ensuring long–term gainful employment and financial fitness to low–income men who are largely minority with little formal education. This is achieved by providing professional interview clothing, career development and financial literacy services.

“Give to the Max Day” is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC communities to support their local nonprofits. The goal is to get thousands of local residents to support their favorite regional charity, raising millions in donations and grants in just 24 hours.

Hudson Restaurant & Lounge owner Alan G. Popovsky, who has signed on to the effort, was interviewed in this weekend’s Washington Post on how he sets priorities for philanthropic giving.

Over the years, we at Hudson have been proud to be part of many fundraising events including special events to support local DC organizations like Mary’s Center, Jubilee Housing and Hoop Dreams. We have also supported larger regional efforts including charity events to support victims of 9/11. We host fundraisers and special events of all kinds, and we also contribute gift cards and gift certificates to local auctions, who depend on support from the local business community.

Most recently, Hudson Restaurant & Lounge has supported the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with our “Pink” events, Becky’s Fund, the Washington Ballet, the District Sample Sale, and the Washington Humane Society’s Fashion for Paws.

We at Hudson enjoy being part of and supporting our community in Washington DC. Learn more about the private event venue possibilities here at Hudson Restaurant & Lounge. Or check out the stunning private event space at another of Alan’s restaurants, LINCOLN, located in DC’s Penn Quarter and convenient to K Street and the Convention Center.

NORTHWEST – With plenty of out-of-town celebrities jetting into the city for tomorrow’s Honoring the Promise event benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure, native Washingtonians turned-out Thursday evening for a similarly-minded, but unabashedly hometown fundraiser, at Hudson Restaurant & Lounge.

Last night we also went to Hudson, which donated 25% of its profits to breast cancer research. Hudson owner Alan Popovsky, O’Neill Studios’ Maggie O’Neill, and Lucidyn’s Michael Bailey are withSam Harper and Mike Knapp, who are opening Irish Whiskey at 19th and M in December.

Everyone loved lounging outside near the fire pits. Georgetown Law students Carlos Gutierrez and Mark Stilp flank Castor & Pollux’sYosef Shimels and Lux’s Henock Andargie.

The inside was lit in pink as guests enjoyed cotton candy and Hudson’s unique cocktails that make its happy hour so popular. We snapped finance guru Christopher Calvin, attorney Faris Ghareeb, and Garrison & Sisson’s Matt Schwartz.

Good food and a good cause? I can’t say no to either of these things. Come join me this Saturday night, October 1st at Hudson Restaurant & Lounge as they will generously donate 35% of all food and drink to local non-profit Pink Jams! which promotes early detection and breast cancer awareness to young men and women. It’s simple: make a reservation with friends, or walk in and snag a table and just by eating a good meal you’ll be doing a good deed…Read more