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The Mission vs Quiessence
Both establishments are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Mission ranks significantly better than Quiessence. The Mission is ranked #3 in Phoenix with praise from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Rough Guide.
The Mission
Zagat
Rough Guide
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3815 North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
From $30 /night
Zagat
4.5
"This Old Town Nuevo Latino is "dark but inviting", evoking a "romantic" atmosphere as "efficient" waiters prepare "tableside guacamole" and deliver "delicious", "flavorful" plates."
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Rough Guide
"Named for the whitewashed adobe church alongside, and with stunning decor - including one wall made of salt blocks - that's designed to echo its architecture."
Gayot
15.0
"Lovely Latin American flavors in a modern-Mission-goth mood."
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Fodor's
"The food will take your taste buds to new levels at this dark and sophisticated space adjacent to a historic Catholic mission."
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Travel + Leisure
"The adjacent Old Adobe Mission serves as the inspiration for this chic restaurant’s candle-lit, modern-colonial décor."
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Quiessence
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
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The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85042
From $50 /night
Frommer's
"You won't find your typical Phoenix/Scottsdale dining experience here, and that's exactly why I love it."
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Travel + Leisure
"Lead by executive chef Gregory Laprad, Quiessence serves contemporary American cuisine."
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Zagat
""Set in a historic home with a warm country feel", this "romantic" South Phoenix "gem" matches its "magical location" with an American menu."
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Gayot
13.0
"Take a stroll through the gardens and have an apéritif on the lawn before going inside for sophisti-comfort, garden-driven cuisine."
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"The Slow Food movement is in full bloom here, in labor-intensive, gorgeous entrées that showcase local farmers’ and ranchers’ yields. Open for dinner; reservations recommended."
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