Jeffrey-Blank-Obituary

Jeffrey H. Blank

Austin, Texas

1950 - 2025

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Jeff Blank, the fearless and wildly creative chef who helped define Austin's culinary identity through his landmark restaurant Hudson's on the Bend, passed away on Sunday, May 11 at the age of 74. A trailblazer of bold, Southwestern flavors and wild game cuisine, Jeff leaves behind a legacy as...

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Jeff was my mentor when I cooked at Hudson's back in 2003-2005. He became a dear friend of mine and I will miss him dearly. He also taught me much more than just how to cook - to be fearless in life no matter what. You will be missed my friend.

We were some of the Very First clients when Hudson's opened. I was a client from beginning till the end. I would always talk to Jeff, his chefs, on how they made the glorious dinners. I would go home and try to copy the dishes.
I learned how to cook fearlessly without a cook book! Best time ever! Jeff, Sara, and staff always made us welcome. See you on the other side! I will be hungry!

Our family met many years ago and celebrated birthdays and anniversaries with great food , drink,and service.
I took friends to his cooking classes which was always a culinary delight.
Not being an experienced chef I called Jeff on his cell phone telling him I had a 911 culinary question… he called me back in a few minutes …shared some laughs and he solved my emergency.
My favorites were hot and crunchy trout, rattlesnake cakes, and a great steak.
He was definitely a...