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| - This place is amazing, how have I not been in the entire 6+ years I have lived in the valley? This place is very warm and inviting, a sharp contrast to the nearby Mill District. I went there earlier this week to have dinner with a friend. House of Tricks has a great ambiance. It's definitely a "date-night" sort of place.
We sat outside on the patio. I ordered a Manhatten Iced Tea, which ended up not being my cup of tea (no pun intended), but it was a well made drink. For an appetizer, we ordered the Artisan Cheese & Fruit plate. Delicious! Fruit and cheese plates always make me feel fancy. The presentation was great..it was like a work of art. For the main entree, I had the Sugar-Spiced Salmon with Chinese Long Beans, Mustard Sauce, Sweet Soy-Ponzu, Sticky Rice and Nori. The salmon was probably the best salmon I've ever had. It was perfectly seasoned and cooked impeccably. The rest of the dish was just as good..oh that sauce! It was sweet with just the right amount of spice.
One drawback I have noticed-Thankfully I am now a pescitarian because the vegetarian options are quite limited. I'd suggest checking out the website before going. :)
From the looks of the other reviews, I see that the menu is seasonal, so I look forward to coming back and trying what else this place has to offer.
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