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| - House of Tricks were have you been? For 4 years I have been meaning to come here. I was looking for a place to take the rents while in town and was happy to have HOT show up on yelp. Amazing, and home run idea. I am really into the house turn restaurant. It gives it a cozy slip into the chair by the fire and start knocking back the wine.
Strong menu, and offer something for everyone - I was really impressed that they offer Foie Gras, Sweetbreads to Scallops and Crab Cakes. I really almost felt overwhelmed with what to get. Lucky for me I was with a party of 6 and we share :) I managed to walk away trying quite a bit. I am not a 100% but I think the menu changes with the season, which makes me want to go back even more, just to see what they come up with next.
Okay down to business I some how made out with trying:
Apps
Veal Two Ways: Seared Sweetbreads on Celery Root Puree with Watercress and Braised Veal Bacon with Yellow Curry Cream, Butternut Squash and Red Apple Chutney
Seared Scallops with Mascapone Polenta, Oyster Mushroom Beurre Blanc, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette and Black Tobiko
Pork Belly on Peanut Rice and Pea Puree
DInner
Chili Rubbed Ahi Tuna, Seared RARE, with Mole Amarillo, Red Chili Onion Rings, Yukon Gold Potatoes and Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms
Seared Coffee Cardamom Crusted Duck Breast with Bacon Caramel Apples, Yam Puree, Baby Bok Choy and Pomegranate Gastrique
Braised Tender Belly Pork Osso Bucco with Winter Squash-Mushroom Risotto, Apricot-Cherry Mostarda and Citrus Sage Gremolata
After 4 glasses of Cab I could have done it all over again. The only thing that surprises me about Tricks is that they do not offer a tasting menu. With all the wonderful choice a 3, 5 or 7 course tasting would be a great compliment. I think the menu was surprisingly large and it was actually very difficult to make a choice. At least with a tasting you are getting what the Chef thinks are the best and a great way to try a restaurant. Who knows may they will add
I will be back for sure, the ambiance is just a wonderful intimate feeling. The outdoor sitting area is the best in the valley and they maximize the space heaters and fire pits, that you don't have to worry about sitting outside unless it rains.
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