A bar is usually considered more of a high turnover/temp, casual, communal, ad hoc seating arrangement and the rules (if there are any) differ from a formal seating. People can be at a bar for anywhere from 4 minutes to pound...

is like. Thomas Keller was so impressed with In-N-Out that he decided to open his own burger joint (although right now Ad Hoc is a family style restaurant). I agree with the comment, though, that Mexican, Persian and Asian flavors...

You are TOO funny!!! Is there anything more ad hoc than an omelette? Mine never last long enough to name.

the model needs to leverage economies of scale to realize value from the labor-intensive new ad-hoc network of suppliers and sources). But since you seem adamant about summarily dismissing the idea (though it’s sheer...

was very tasty (the iftar haleem and khichuri I asked for veg and it was served with a SPECTACULAR fried potato patty with cheese inside), service nice once we established communication, the pricing a bit ad hoc, like the whole...

. But this is NOT an official term, so other folks with other procedures also hold “Chowdowns”, which is causing a lot of the confusion. Bear in mind that all this activity is ad hoc and unofficial (again, meet-ups...

Just adding a place link - http://www.jacobsandcosteakhouse.com

Best I can describe it is, a neighborhood place. They have a couple of large-screen TVs up on the walls playing inscrutable Spanish-language television shows; decor is informal but with a certain sense of humor to it—ad hoc...

is always there, not really mobile. There are slow days when Disney decides ad hoc to not open some venues, but I’d be surprised if Red Wagon was closed unless it was broken. Maybe next time. Happy Birthday!

happens in these threads. To do that, everything can be defined ad hoc as it goes along. But this is impractical and never happens, so the only real solution is to have an established and agreed set of definitions, and like it or...

Hubert and Thomas Keller are not related. Hubert Keller owns Fleur de Lys and Burger Bar in SF/Vegas. Thomas Keller owns French Laundry, Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery, Per Se, and his newest venture in Yountville Ad hoc.

SF Area: dinner if you don’t get lucky at TFL You might want to consider Keller’s newest venture, Ad Hoc. The concept is a $45 prix fix of comfort food like fried chicken and beef strogenoff, with superb ingredients...

’atelier and a little more at urasawa. At this price point I expect to be impressed with every dish. I don’t think my expectations were unreasonably high given my mixed experiences at Keller restaurants (Bouchon was just bad, but...

. I was a little nervous about doing that but it came out grat. I just weighed the cream then added sugar and whipped it. I also made cherry cheese cake. That came out well as well as the mac & cheese. I come from a family of...

normal about Bouchon; it is fantastic. With fellowship interviews coming up later this year I fully expect myself to wind up on both coasts for interviews...if schedules work out, a trip to French Laundry, Ad Hoc, and/or Per Se...