Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc at Home
A couple of years ago, we spent our anniversary in Napa and dined at Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller's casual eatery in Yountville. The experience was a bit mixed. For example, Jon wanted a vegetarian meal and the server basically harassed him with enough questions that he finally gave up and agreed to that evening's poultry entree. And we waited a ridiculous amount of time for our food — which didn't seem to make sense since the restaurant prepares the same meal for everyone.
Anyway! Despite that not-so-stellar experience, I've been wanting to go back for the fried chicken. Now, we may not have to: Williams-Sonoma carries an Ad Hoc Fried Chicken Kit! And a selection of dressings as well.
The Chronicle food staff tested the Ad Hoc products; you can read their review here. Even though I've been freelancing for the paper for a few years now, I've actually only visited the office twice. But I would have loved to have been there the day they were trying out the fried chicken mix!