text: This is a compromise review rating In terms of food at this price point this is a star restaurant In terms of cocktails and atmosphere this is a star restaurant nI really hope they kick up their food a notch and earn a star rating because I really want to love this restaurant nnSo onto the details I went for brunch this Sunday after drooling over the wellwritten brunch menu However I was sorely disappointed with the food I ordered the french toast which was dry and way too bready with barely a smear of bland jalapeno cream cheese and served with a cup of generic maple syrup ie Aunt Jemima I accept and understand artificial maple syrup at a mediocre diner but not at a place intending to have good food My husbands eggs benedict was definitely more successful but the guajillo hollandaise might as well have been made with red bell peppers it was so mild and sweet Maybe the chef is pulling punches because there have been complaints about spice in other reviews but when you order something with guajillo you have to expect some spicennNow that I have whined about my mediocre food experience I will give credit where it is due The brunch cocktails are inventive and delicious They use a clearly homemade and very spicy bloody mary mix They use fresh citrus in the margaritas They shake the cocktails well I look forward to returning for one of their welladvertised happy hours and enjoying more of their cocktails or perhaps a tequila flight from their extensive selection while sitting at their gorgeous modern bar After a few of those drinks I might even learn to appreciate the food nnIn spite of their shortcomings Verde clearly has a good following with most of the tables indoors and out filling up for brunch by on Sunday This is a happening spot and has a lot of potential Let us hope I have the chance to update my review soon