TKO crust, pear compote, thyme anglaise. Pre fixe dinner $52 each
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
If you’re wondering, TKO refers to large Oreo-like cookies made by Bouchon Bakery. So the crust of this dessert is made of them. And boy did I like this dessert! I wasn’t too sweet and the flavors were perfect. The pear and thyme were weird, and surprisingly good, flavor combinations that really elevated the smooth mascarpone cheesecake.
Domaine Chandon grounds.
Cowgirl Creamery. Palladin toast, lemon-honey. Pre fixe dinner $52 each
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
I like Cowgirl Creamery cheese, but I have to save that it was the Palladin toast and lemon honey that really made this cheese course. Noms!
Chef on a fork sculpture artwork, Yountville.
Creamy polenta, quince mostarda. Pre fixe dinner $52 each (+ $16 supplemental for ribs)
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
Yum, I really liked these ribs! They were packed with flavor and perfect with the quince and polenta. I wish the polenta was a little creamier but at least it was well seasoned. We were such pigs and totally had to add these ribs to the meal. 🙂
Ad Hoc coaster.
Pre fixe dinner $52 each
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
We fortuitously were up in Yountville on a Monday when Ad Hoc had their fried chicken dinner, and oh, it was spectacular! The chicken is SO moist and tender and SO flavorful, NOMS! I don’t know how they prepare these things, but they’re doing it right. And look how much chicken they serve for only two people! I’m not complaining though because they made great leftovers the next day.
Upgraded Apparatus cocktail: Monkey Shoulder whiskey, honey-lavendar shrub, egg white. $13
Sage pork sausage, wilted tuscan kale, meyer lemon. Pre fixe dinner $52 each
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
The texture of the cavatelli was great. It was firm and the shape was really fun. I loved the earthy flavors from the kale and pork sausage. This made a great accompaniment to the main courses.
Man of Leisure cocktail: Bulleit rye, Herencia blanco tequila, ginger beer. $13
Romaine hearts, Italian anchovies, brioche croutons, crispy capers, creamy parmesan dressing. Pre fixe dinner $52 each
Ad Hoc, Yountville CA
I really love a well balanced caesar salad, and this one was perfect. The brioche croutons and crispy capers added extra crunch against the delicious dressing, and the robust anchovies added a sporadic zing. Everything tasted so fresh, noms!
Bread and butter. Complimentary
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