Beloved Hudson restaurant The Pepper Pod closes after 114 years

The Pepper Pod, a beloved Hudson restaurant along Interstate 76, closed this week, marking the end of its 114-year legacy.

“This decision did not come easily, but health concerns can no longer be ignored,” owners Beth and Dave Martin announced on social media on Jan. 3, confirming the restaurant’s closure.

“For nearly half a century of continuous ownership, our family has had the honor of being stewards of a place that has meant so much to so many. We were never just a restaurant; we were a gathering place, a constant, and a shared table where generations came together.”

The restaurant had been at the center of countless life milestones.

From engagements and weddings to birthdays, retirements and new births, The Pepper Pod hosted it all.