Treasured guests from across the Valley joined Quiessence in celebrating Earth Day with a garden party reception, farm tour and five-course vegetarian dinner.

“Fantastic food and wonderful people, all in a true oasis of beauty and sustainability. I hope this is an annual event; if so, we would never miss it!” -a note written by a guest of the event.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Quiessence and the Farm at South Mountain as we present a very special Earth Dinner & Farm Tour. Discover the merits of sustainable farming right at the source as you stroll through our organic gardens and scenic property.

Dinner features a “green” spin on five courses of vegetarian dishes, each paired with an organic mini cocktail.

6:30pm - Reception and Hors d’Oeuvres
Mix & mingle with friends and guests outdoors while enjoying “taste of the farm.” Owner A. Wayne Smith. will be on-hand to deliver a welcome speech.
7:00PM - Farm Tour
Led by farmer Maya Dailey, you’ll tour the organic gardens and learn all about sustainable living, farming and this seasons produce.

7:30PM - Earth Dinner at Quiessence
Savor a 5-course vegatble Earth Dinner featuring the seasonal bounty of the farm and region. (Sugar Snap Pea Soup with Crème Fraiche, Rainbow Valley Farmer’s Cheese Gnocchi with Maya’s Baby Beets, and more)

Each course will be paired with organic mini “cocktails.” (Fresh Mint and Organic Vodka Spritzer; Tomato Water Martini; Spiced Beet Bubbly; and others)

Quiessence Earth Dinner & Farm Tour
Space Is Limited. Reservations Required.
Call 602-276-0601 $75.00 per Person
Includes Reception, Farm Tour and Five Course Dinner with Cocktail Pairings
Tax and 18% Service Charge Not Included.
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Looking for the ultimate vegetarian dining experience in Phoenix? Imagine salads, pastas, soups and dozens of dishes featuring fresh handcut vegetables from the organic gardens located on the same property. Some may call it “veggievore,” “locavore,” or other special label, but we simply call it everyday business as usual.

A New Menu Everyday: Each morning, Chef Gregory LaPrad visits with dozens of local vendors who present the day’s finest local and organically sourced fruits and vegetables. Only after hand picking the best seasonal produce and goods, LaPrad crafts the day’s menu to present a true farm to table experience.

In addition to our daily menu, Quiessence Restaurant will gladly craft a vegetarian feast for you and your guests.

• Most pastas and dishes can be made vegetarian
• We can even prepare gluten free meals
• Our menus are perfect for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests alike

With just a little advanced notice Chef LaPrad will craft an unforgettable multi-course, organic vegetarian experience.

Quiessence Restaurant is located at this historic Farm at South Mountain, just 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix.

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With perfect 75-degree weather and a beautiful outdoor setting, Morning Glory Cafe and Quiessence Restaurant are Phoenix’s top restaurants for patio dining. Combined, we offer breakfast, lunch and dinner under lush pecan groves by day, and lit by the stars at night. We’re located just 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix!

Outdoor Patio Breakfast:
Morning Glory Cafe at the Farm at South Mountain offers fresh and seasonal breakfast dining out on the open-air patio. The menu includes house baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more. Voted one of Phoenix’s Top Breakfast Restaurants, Morning Glory Cafe offers beautiful views of the Farm’s organic gardens. Even better, we are a biker, hiker, and pet-friendly restaurant!
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Outdoor Patio Lunch: “4.5 Stars - The Arizona Republic”
Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar has been a Phoenix favorite restaurant for outdoor dinner for years. With the addition of lunch service in Fall of 2008, guests can now enjoy seasonal soups, salads, sandwiches and wines under the charming canopy of trees and amongst the Spring flowers. Perfect for weekday lunches away from the office, Quiessence’s outdoor afternoon dining offers scenic views and a fresh & seasonal menu everyday.
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Outdoor Patio Dinner:
Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar has been voted as one of the top 5 Most Romantic Dinner Restaurants in Arizona for 2009 and 2008. Dinner on the restaurant’s outdoor patio is lit by the stars, candles and twinkle lights while guests enjoy a fresh and daily menu featuring the season’s finest ingredients. 
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Make your outdoor lunch and dinner reservations by calling Quiessence at (602) 276-0601

Breakfast reservations can be made for parties of 6 or more by calling Morning Glory Cafe at (602) 276-8804

Arizona’s #1 Contemporary American Restaurant - Downtown Phoenix

Quiessence Restaurant and Morning Glory Cafe are located near downtown Phoenix  at 32nd Street and  Southern Avenue. We’re also less than a mile away from the I-10 highway, yet people often comment that our scenery and views transports them to another state!

Nestled within the bucolic Farm at South Mountain, Quiessence Restaurant offers seasonal & organic lunch and dinner featuring produce grown on property at Maya’s Farm.

Morning Glory Cafe at the offers fresh and seasonal breakfast on the open-air patio. The menu includes house baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more. Voted one of Phoenix’s Top Breakfast Restaurants, Morning Glory Cafe offers beautiful views of the Farm’s organic gardens. Even better, we are a biker, hiker, and pet-friendly restaurant!

Beth and Bill host Chef Gregory LaPrad on KEZ 99.9

LIVE- Thursday, Februrary 12, 2009. Tune in to Phoenix’s own KEZ 99.9 this Thursday to hear Chef Greg LaPrad join local radio legends Beth & Bill for the Grapevine hour. Greg will be sharing Quiessence’s seasonal cuisine with Beth and Bill while discussing the Phoenix restaurant’s incredible outdoor breakfast, lunch and dinner dining.

Each week, the Beth and Bill show feature a Phoenix area restaurant along with a selected winery. The radio duo samples selected food & wine and discusses the restaurant, chef, winery and winemaker.