Tricks just keeps getting better and better. I have gone here frequently over the years and our last three visits have been wonderful.
The most recent, on a spectacular Saturday afternoon at about 2:30, the lovely and I sauntered over to Tricks, were placed at a table in front of the bar area and proceeded to have one of the loveliest meals in a long time.
It was the lunch menu and I had a sandwich of grilled chicken, goat cheese, fig jam and greens served on ciabatta. Jeff had Chili Rubbed Hanger Steak and Asadero Cheese Stuffed Tortillas with Roasted Ancho Guajillo Sauce, Avocado Puree and Cilantro Rice [...pulled that off the menu...] Both so amazingly good alongside a Terlato Pinot Gris!
We followed that up with dessert. We shared two different chocolate treats - one a flourless fortress with sugared pistachios and macerated figs, the other a 'smore's brownie'. The first was delightful by any measure but we were both smitten by the brownie. Buttered graham crackery delishushness under a smooth chocolate and toasted marshmallow that was not at all unctuous but a TOTAL delight of chocolate sweet, buttery salty yum. We were so full but we managed to choke it all down!
Top that all off with a charming waiter with wonderful ease and recommendations and some very fine coffee. We loved every minute. We rarely say 'perfect' about our dining experiences and on this afternoon, we did. It was perfect. Thank you Tricks.