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| - This place grabbed my attention when I came acros a review in the Phoenix New Times for Best Dining Off the Beaten Path. Once you're on the grounds, you escape in time and place. You're in a old style mansion with tall ceilings. The patio with the barn in your view is fantastic on a sunny warm day. This is one of the best lunches I've had all year. Between this place and Kai, I realized that the Southwest does superior things with sweet potatoes than what I'm used to seeing in the East and South. Sweet Potato Planks were bite sized fancy addictive crackers that were possibly laced with crack. Cauliflower Soup (with Currants, Mint, Queen Creek Olive Oil, Shitake Mushrooms) was delicious: a welcoming dish that made you felt at home, but occasional caught you off guard with a nice kick. Smoked Brisket Sandwich (with Arugula, Tomatoes, Grilled Onions, Dijonaise, and White Cheddar Cheese on Toasted Baguette) was the best sandwich I've had all year. Typically brisket is served as a BBQ sandwich, with pickles at best, slapped between white bread or a simple bun. To have brisket in a dressed up gourmet sandwich; this is as good of a sandwich as I can remember. Add to it the addictive Sweet Potato Crisps, which are basically the offspring of chips and fritos but with sweet potatoes, and you have an unbelievably satisfying meal. Service was attentive, incredibly friendly, and complimented the experience. I look forward to my return to Phoenix so that I can come here again. One thing I don't remember is the cost. I happily paid whatever it was I owed them.
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