Phoenix Restaurants 2010

The House of Tricks opened in 1987 in a small 1920's cottage, just a block and a half away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tempe’s Mill Avenue.

In 1994, the house next door was purchased and restored to its turn-of-the-century feel. This brick and adobe styled house was originally built in 1903. The inside was renovated in order to accommodate more seating and larger parties.

The 1920's house has a cozy interior with twelve tables and an old stone fireplace built with local river rock. Several outdoor patios incorporate a canopy of grapevines, two fireplaces, mature trees, and the ambiance of a cozy residential neighborhood.

A wide open deck, outdoor patio bar and fireplace built between the two houses link the properties together, providing a comfortable space for guests to meet after work or for a pre-dinner cocktail. A temperature and humidity controlled cellar holds over 2,500 bottles of carefully selected wine, offering guests a perfect bottle every time.

• First Course (choice of):
  • Arugula and Frisee Salad with Young Beets, Humboldt Fog Cheese, Beet Reduction and Crushed Pistachio Yuzu Vinaigrette
  • Summer Squash Vichyssoise with Rosemary and White Truffle Oil
  • Coconut Yellow Curry Bisque with Cilantro-Mint Rock Shrimp, Basmati Rice and Thai Basil Oil

• Second Course (choice of):
  • Asian Glazed Pork Meatballs on Creamy Goat Cheese PolentaWith Chinese Long Beans
  • Seared Ling Cod on Shiitake Mushrooms and Golden Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Slivered Almonds and Leek Puree
  • Petite Thai Style Hangar Steak with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onion, Candied Rice and Red Curry Emulsion

• Third Course (choice of):
  • Foie Brulee with Sea Salt and Summer Peach Chutney
  • Lemon-Raspberry Meringue with Raspberry Coulis
  • Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Brownie

114 East 7th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-1114
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