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Applewood Smoked Thomas Farms Squab

Caramelized Onion “Compote,” K&J Orchards Bartlett Pear and Wildflower Honey “Gastrique”

First documented
2026
Latest documented
September 17, 2026
Appearances
13
Description revisions
11

From the record

Applewood Smoked Thomas Farms Squab is documented in the Cartelier archive as served at The French Laundry in Yountville, CA. The archive holds 13 appearances, from July 17, 2026 to September 17, 2026. As printed, the kitchen describes it: Caramelized Onion “Compote,” K&J Orchards Bartlett Pear and Wildflower Honey “Gastrique”. Every appearance below preserves the menu exactly as published — source, hash, and date — so this dish can be read as it stood on any documented evening.

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As printed — September 17, 2026

Applewood Smoked Thomas Farms Squab

Caramelized Onion “Compote,” K&J Orchards Bartlett Pear and Wildflower Honey “Gastrique”

Menu date
September 17, 2026
Service
dinner
Price
None
Source
Official source
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