Dixie's former chef Joseph Humphrey has resurfaced at St. Helena's The Farmer and the Fox, where Bauer finds him "in the zone, creating food that has more focus than what he did at Dixie." Expect "excellent house-made popovers," spot prawns with "a compelling mix of refinement and rusticity," and porchetta boasting "rich flavor and bronzed skin so thick, it could chip a tooth." Despite "well intentioned but amateurish" service, Bauer likes it: "It's about as satisfying a meal as you'll find in the valley." 2.5 stars. [Chron]
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