Siempre did not disappoint!
Siempre is a pretty new spot--they just opened about 6 weeks ago. They are based out of a wedding venue but recently started offering brunch on Sunday mornings. When I found this out, I knew I had to pay a visit soon.
The place was slightly confusing to figure out, just because there is a country club/golf course, and an event venue. I wasn't quite sure where to enter and if I was in the right place. There was a sign advertising Siempre but there was two different buildings and a few entrances.
Upon entering, I was WOWed. This venue is absolutely beautiful. I immediately looked up to see the beautiful chandeliers on the ceiling and was admiring the pretty architecture of the building.
There was a clear sign saying that brunch was downstairs so I made my way down. Upon making it down the stairs, there was a really pretty lobby area. I am a sucker for interior design and architecture so I will always comment good work when I see it. The furniture fit the room well and it was very welcoming and open.
The other person in my party had not arrived yet so I needed to wait for them to arrive to get seated. I could tell they were still getting in the hang of things so everyone's 10:00 reservations were not seated until about 10:15--no big deal at all.
We were finally taken into the dining area, and man... it was breaktaking. The area where we ate brunch had one of the most incredible open concepts I have ever seen. There was windows everywhere, letting so much light in. Outside the windows, you could see the entire valley--it was breakfast with a view! We could sit inside or outside but I was glad we were inside so the sun was out of our eyes. Even the seating, tables and silverware were gorgeous.
The brunch is a flat price and then you can pay extra for a drink if you'd like. I chose a watermelon mimosa and my friend had a blackberry mimosa. We both really loved our drinks and it was super cute that they put a strawberry on the rim.
The brunch had all kinds of amazing food. For the first plate, I got a yogurt parfait, bruschetta, fresh fruit (cantaloupe and strawberries), swiss and provolone cheese, and a croissant. The yogurt was really good and I loved the raspberry sauce that was over the top. The cantaloupe and strawberries were good--not the best but not bad either. I think they had just been sitting out for a little bit so they weren't super juicy. The croissant was okay but I should've put something else with it because it was a little bland on its own. It also wasn't super flakey like I love for croissants to be. The bruschetta was flavorful and I really liked it! The second round, I got some of the cheesy eggs--they were probably one of my favorites. I loved the texture of them and the cheese was a great addition. I also tried their sausage gravy, which was kind of oily/buttery but still really good. The bacon was also a great accompaniment to the breakfast.
We also sampled some of the dessert options--I tried the sugar cookie, brownie and a little bit of the bread pudding. Nothing really stood out as being extraordinary but I was not a fan of the bread pudding. I have had lots of bread pudding but this bread pudding tasted like soggy bread--there is a bit of a difference. I thought about trying an omelette but ended up not trying one as there wasn't that many options for the omelette. They also had pasta, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and many other things that I didn't get around to.
We were not told how much it would be until we received the receipt--the brunch was $40 and then the drink menu did have pricing. One important thing to note about this place is they do automatically charge 20% gratuity. I will admit, regardless of how well I am planning on tipping, I will never like this system. Especially in a brunch atmosphere where the server is not serving any of the food to you.
The food was overall pretty good but I think most people would go here for the vibes. It is truly a beautiful area but the food itself is nothing to come back for. Personally, I would go back just for the atmosphere! read more