Ad Hoc
Ad Hoc is here to stay. Though the restaurant was only supposed to be a temporary experiment, Thomas Keller’s home-style prix-fix diner has settled in for the long haul after enthusiastic eaters practically mobbed the place.
Unlike other chef-lebrities who’ve lowered standards to accommodate eager fans, Keller’s trademark perfectionism at Ad Hoc is evident in everything from the attentive (but casual) service to the family-style entrees that manage to be both elegant and homey at the same time. Dishes are served family style, so get cozy.
Don’t miss dishes: Buttermilk fried chicken
Still rockin. I’ve been back a bunch of times and the food is solid as ever.