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After my last experience, Louis, the founder/owner of WIldflower contacted me about my review. He didn't pull an Amy's Baking on me. He was very kind, caring, and asked me very specific questions about what happened last time. We even spoke on the phone and had a lengthy conversation about it.
It was very nice to get to know him, and understand his passion for good food, and great service. We also talked about some of Wildflower's charitable work with some non-profit groups like Komen.
He was very concerned about my bad experience, and wanted to make things right. Not just by giving me my money back, but by fixing what was wrong.
By the end of our conversation, I offered to come back to the restaurant on my own dime, with no expectations for my money back. I told him that I did appreciate the kind gesture.
A week later, in the mail, I received a refund, a gift card for one meal, AND a receipt for a very generous donation to the Komen foundation. Earlier, I had told him about a friend who was a breast cancer survivor. I was moved by this donation.
Today, I went back to Wildflower, and used my gift card. So in full disclosure, I write this review.
I ordered the a sandwich with roasted sweet potato, fresh mozzarella, fig confit, tomato, arugula, marinated fennel and Balsamic Vinaigrette on Herb Focaccia. It was like heaven on a plate.
The mozza and fig confit was the pairing that is a match made in heaven. Think Stockton and Malone. Jordan and Pippen. Jay Z and Beyonce. Donny and Marie. Yeah. That freaking amazing.
The Focaccia was pillowy soft and a delight. I want more.
On the side, I had the passion mango slaw. It was simply....great.
This was one of the rare occasions that I enjoyed a sandwich without ordering meat. I was shocked, but I was feeling adventurous.
I am really sad about leaving Scottsdale, because this is one place I honestly could see myself visiting weekly.
Last time, I complained about the long wait. Perhaps it's due to the high quality. I'm not sure what happened last time. Maybe it was an off-morning. Read all the other reviews. They are fairly consistent.
I am very happy with my return to Wildflower. I am very glad I gave it another shot.
Louis, you are a great businessman, and your breadheads are fantastic people.
When I come back to visit Scottsdale, I will pay you a visit.
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