Enclos - Sonoma

[PorkyBelly]

not surprising enclos got 2 stars right off the bat. everything from amuse to dessert was high 2 star level. happy to have pastry chef sophie hau’s (formerly of californios) desserts again, they were excellent and perfectly balanced.
the service was also very polished and even saw familiar faces from harbor house.
won’t be surprised if they get 3 stars soon.

spiny lobster, jasmine, mango

mussel croustade, golden beet

fermented rutabaga bread pudding, embered apple

miyagi oyster, wasabi, nasturtium, cucumber

diver scallop, caviar, buttermilk coastal succulents

brioche & acorn sourdough, petaluma butter, smoked sel gris

“cioppino” abalone, smoked potato fermented pepper

koshihikari rice, black truffle, 25 year aged balsamic, porcini

miyazaki wagyu, fermented cabbage, bone marrow

yuzu sorbet yogurt, yogurt, finger lime

encos opera, hojicha, coffee, passionfruit

lemon leaf flan pâtissier

white truffle honey cornet

[matthewkang]

looks great. I’m going this weekend so this was a nice preview.

[honkman]

How was it ?

[AmaroNeverDies]

Amazing meal here last week. Quite a few different dishes since the @PorkyBelly post. Surprised not to see the tuna belly on the OP as they’ve said it’s been a staple? Service was very warm and open. Ended up with a last minute switch and dining with my mom, who is a very boring/basic/fussy eater, for her first ever tasting menu. We were both skeptical if she’d enjoy, but she had a great time. Good intro to true fine dining for her. She’s mostly opposed to seafood, and they were very accommodating to replace those dishes with the vegetarian versions, which were all just as delicious as their counterparts.

probably the quietest kitchen I’ve sat near/been in, great buildout. Would come every time I’m near Sonoma (possibly never again because I don’t want to rent a car in the bay).

Per @PorkyBelly rec, also enjoyed El Molina Central up there, great masa.

Don’t have the menu with me at an airport Chili’s to add descriptions of the dishes, but will add later on