Posts Tagged ‘Locavore’

A Thanksgiving Question….

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Why does Chef Greg serve Venison & Lobster every Thanksgiving?

In truth, Chef Greg LOVES seafood so he would probably offer lobster without a historical reference…

And yet according to historians, the menu at the “First Thanksgiving” included lobster, seal, and swans. Many compliments to Squanto and Wampanoag Chief Massasoit for teaching these Pilgrims how to farm, how to hunt, and how to avoid eating poisonous plants!

So in the fall of 1621, Governor William Bradford organized a feasting festival, what we now call Thanksgiving (term coined by President Lincoln), and invited the colony’s Native American allies. According to Edward Winslow, the Pilgrim blogger, Governor Bradford sent his guys out on a “fowling” mission for the event –turkey’s now on the menu–

And what did the Wampanoag guests bring to the potluck? Five deer.

So in tribute to our history and our holiday, Quiessence presents a menu rooted in American tradition: Turkey, Venison, & Lobster is what’s for dinner! Click to view our HOLIDAY MENU (complete with all the holiday classics)

There are only a few seats left for Thanksgiving Day….make your reservation today!

TO BOOK:

Call (602)276-0601 or Click Here

Click on the link to check out History.com’s fact sheet about

The First Thanksgiving

Quiessence Restaurant keeps it green!

Friday, January 8th, 2010

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Quiessence Restaurant and Morning Glory Cafe continue to lead the Arizona restaurant industry in green techniques and philosophies. While others label it veggievore, locavore, or some other name, we simply call it business as usual. “Eat Green” with Quiessence in 2010 and support our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Thank you!

Everyday Eco-Friendly at Quiessence Restaurant

  • By using local food vendors, Quiessence Restaurant reduces the distance food has to travel and lowers the overall gas and shipping environmental impacts.
  • Mother Nature Network highlighted Chef LaPrad on the national eco-list of top “40 Chefs Under 40″ who use local and seasonal products on their menus. LaPrad was the only Arizona chef to be featured on the national list.
  • On-site farmer Maya Daily practices sustainable biodynamic farming techniques that grow some the healthiest produce available.
  • Cleaning products used in the restaurant are environmentally safe and biodegradable.
  • Disposable products used at Morning Glory Cafe are 100% biodegradable within 3 months of discard.
  • Restaurant brochures and materials are printed locally on post-consumer recycled, FSC-certified paper.

Thank you for visiting Quiessence Restaurant at The Farm at South Mountain. Reservations can be made online or by calling 602-276-0601.


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