Addendum

Yountville, CA

Basically everyone who has experienced the Ad Hoc fried chicken falls in love with it, so when Thomas Kellar announced he would be offering it three days a week in an even more casual setting, everyone went crazy. In the back of Ad Hoc stands a small house where you can order the infamous fried chicken or ad hoc style bbq with accompanying sides.

Addendum lawn

The garden area has a large lawn, tall trees, plenty of picnic tables and fresh vegetables used in their daily cooking. 

Garden and Picnic seating

After you order, you're given a name tag and your drinks and in about ten minutes somebody brings you out your goodies.

Ginger ale and Root Beer

We ordered an overly sweet root beer and a very good ginger ale.

Buttermilk Friend Chicken and honey cornbread

My first bite of fried chicken made me think that they had changed their recipe since the last time I had it a on Monday evening a couple years back. And while it was good, I wasn't sure it was as earth shattering as it was the first time around. But regardless, as I kept biting through the crispy, rosemary flavor crust and licking my fingers, I truly enjoyed having it again. It is not classic fried chicken, but its a refined version that nobody can complain about.

Sweet corn succotash, Brentwood corn, zucchini, red bell peppers

The corn succotash was Chu-Toro's favorite bite during the meal because it just so simple, sweet and addictive. 

Ad Hoc style BBQ pork ribs and pulled pork and honey cornbread

The other half of the menu features Ad Hoc style bbq, again non classical, but a tasty, satisfying version. The pork ribs fell off the bone, with an excellent smoky flavor and a great spicy kick to their sauce. The pulled pork sat atop a honey cornbread. In that bite, it was the honey cornbread that really stood out, a sweet, moist, delectable bread.

Classic potato salad, mayo mustard dressing

The classic potato salad was definitively the most boring pedestrian dish of the meal. Nothing too special about it. But overall, we enjoyed sitting outside with Shaddy while dining on refined classic American fare envisioned through the eyes of chef Kellar. With drinks, it's a bit pricey at $40 bucks for two people but you'll enjoy yourself and appreciate dining in the casual, comfortable setting in beautiful wine country.

Rating 7.5/10

August 27, 2011

Shaddy Approved