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| - I was spending a weekend in Phoenix and on a hunt for a nice NYE dinner. I was a little disappointed that it was a Prix Fixe menu because I was so excited by what I'd seen on the menu. No matter, the prix fixe had sufficient options.
It was a dark and cold night. The Farm is not well lit and easy to miss if you don't know where you're going. Parking isn't great, with an unpaved lot and no lines to force cars to park reasonably close to one another.
But then you walk up and you really feel like you're out on a farm. And I now understand why farmers don't wear high heels. It's pretty hard to walk gracefully on an uneven, unpaved surface. My biggest complaint is that it was so dark, it was hard to appreciate the ambiance of The Farm. I would like to go back and see it in the daylight. Also, the cold forced us straight into the restaurant.
Which is very pretty, cozy, and intimate. Tables aren't too close together and you can't hear other conversations - except for the drunk guy a few tables away, but then he left.
Service was good. No complaints. Helpful and knowledgeable. I wanted more extensive descriptions of the menu so I could make my selections and our waiter was familiar with each dish and able to describe each well enough to make me drool. I was pleased.
Food was excellent. Not salty, like so many yelpers complained.
The seared tuna was definitely fresh. I don't even like tuna normally and I really liked it.
The fois gras was well paired with toast and preserves - and also rich and creamy on its own.
The lobster bisque was unlike a typical heavy cream-based bisque but rather lighter and brothier. Since it wasn't in front of me, I only got a few spoonfuls in before it disappeared.
The ravioli was my absolute favorite. Homemade pasta is really the best thing in the world. Cooked to perfection, not mushy and not chewy. And a light shaving of truffles on top to complement the flavors without overwhelming. I really could have just had another bowl of ravioli for my entree and been happy.
The sausage was moist and buttery. I've never had sausage like it before.
The duck was a tad overcooked but still good. I actually liked the sauteed greens on the side better. But I still ate it all.
I was already full by the time dessert rolled around. It was good but not exciting compared to the rest of the meal.
Specialty drinks are good - a must try!
I don't know why others had negative experiences, but we thoroughly enjoyed our new years eve.
PS they don't take discover.
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