Menus & Dishes
Ad Hoc's buttermilk fried chicken has a following that outstrips some three-star tasting menus. It is served on a rotating schedule as part of the same four-course family-style format as any other night.
By The Reservation Desk Editorial Team · Published April 27, 2025 · Last updated · 5 min read
Brined in buttermilk, dredged, fried to a deep crust and served in platters for the table, alongside whatever salad, side and dessert the kitchen has written that day.
It is not an à la carte item and cannot be ordered on a non-chicken night. The whole room eats the same menu.
The schedule rotates rather than sitting on a fixed weekday, and the restaurant publishes upcoming dates. Check before committing travel dates to it.
In warmer months the Addendum window sells fried chicken boxed lunches, which is the low-commitment alternative if the dining room does not line up.
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