Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc reopen after renovations

Following extensive renovations, Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery and Ad Hoc restaurants are reopening this week.

The popular Yountville bakery opened on Sunday, with Ad Hoc to follow Thursday.

The bakery remodeling follows an attic fire that caused considerable damage to the structure last fall.

The retail section of Bouchon Bakery has been redesigned to have distinct entrance and exit doors to ease the flow of foot traffic.

Nearby at Ad Hoc, the renovations include a revamp of the current kitchen, featuring state-of-the-art Viking cooking equipment, in line with the kitchen standards that Keller strives to provide his culinary teams. The dining room has also been upgraded with a reception area and a private dining alcove that seats up to 18 guests.

To celebrate Bouchon Bakery’s reopening, its version of the venerable “ho-hos” — previously only available at its sibling locations in New York City — will debut in Yountville. Both properties will also host one-of-a-kind offers on their respective social media pages.

The bakery is also introducing a new dedicated phone line, 707-754-4272, for customers who prefer to place their sandwich orders in advance.

“It’s all about streamlining,” explained bakery manager Marie Betts. “We are always looking for ways to improve our guests’ experience. Once we decided to renovate, we put all our ideas on the table. We hope everyone appreciates the new systems we are putting in place.”

Chef Keller opened his third Yountville outpost, Bouchon Bakery, in July 2003. In the style of classic boulangeries, the bakery features a selection of artisanal breads and a wide array of classic French desserts.

Highlights from Bouchon Bakery’s menu include traditional items such as baguettes, campagne and brioche loaves. Pastry choices include an array of classic Viennoiserie, such as croissants and pain au chocolat, and seasonal dessert options. The bakery also offers daily sandwich selections, soup, salads and its own Bouchon Blend coffee.

Bouchon Bakery’s hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The main phone number is 944-BAKE.

The proprietor of The French Laundry and Bouchon restaurants opened his fourth venue on Yountville’s Washington Street, Ad Hoc, in September 2006. Ad Hoc, which literally means “for this purpose,” is Keller’s long-desired restaurant from which he serves dishes inspired by the comfort food he enjoyed growing up, such as fried chicken, pot roast and beef stroganoff.

Originally intended to be temporary, Keller decided to keep Ad Hoc open as a permanent fixture in Yountville due to its popularity with both local residents and visitors alike. With a family-style menu designed to change daily, Ad Hoc features a handwritten chalkboard heralding each day’s four courses.

Ad Hoc is open Thursdays through Mondays for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. and serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 944-2487.

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