In 1996 HALLIE HARRON brought the first farm to table restaurant to Phoenix.Today, Quiessence is heralded as one of Zagat’s top picks for Arizona. Its early roots are documented in this small seasonally devoted book of vegetarian recipes. These were the Harron’s signature plates for 6 years. Surrounded by pecan groves, 12 acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers, she created 7 course prix fixe menus that changed with the whim of the gardeners. Quiessence, the book, is as Quiessence, the restaurant was: perfection in miniature.
In 1996 HALLIE HARRON brought the first farm to table restaurant to Phoenix.Today, Quiessence is heralded as one of Zagat’s top picks for Arizona. Its early roots are documented in this small seasonally devoted book of vegetarian recipes. These were the Harron’s signature plates for 6 years. Surrounded by pecan groves, 12 acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers, she created 7 course prix fixe menus that changed with the whim of the gardeners. Quiessence, the book, is as Quiessence, the restaurant was: perfection in miniature.