{"id":6796,"date":"2014-09-20T10:36:46","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T17:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6796"},"modified":"2014-09-19T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2014-09-19T17:39:18","slug":"cocktail-corner-bottomless-bellini-brunch-at-belmond-el-encanto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6796","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Bottomless Bellini Brunch at Belmond El Encanto"},"content":{"rendered":"

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/h4>\n

It’s tough to improve upon the\u00a0spectacular ocean and mountain views from the terrace at\u00a0Belmond El Encanto<\/a>, but the amazing Bottomless Bellini Brunch\u2014available Sundays from 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m.\u2014adds a delicious bubbly kick to what is already an embarrassment of riches. This brunch is a perfect way to treat that special someone to a meal they won’t forget.<\/p>\n

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The Bottomless Bellini and a view from the Terrace at Belmond El Encanto. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Bellini<\/a>, a sparkling beverage of Prosecco<\/a> and peach puree or nectar, was first created at Belmond El Encanto\u2019s sister property Belmond Hotel Cipriani <\/a>in Venice, Italy, and\u00a0Chef Leo Andres\u00a0Ayala<\/a> does the tradition proud.<\/p>\n

The brunch includes a nice assortment of\u00a0locally-sourced \u00a0dishes, starting with an array of \u00a0appetizers served family style, including \u00a0Ahi \u00a0Tuna \u00a0Salad, \u00a0Chilled \u00a0Prawns, \u00a0Smoked \u00a0Duck, Smoked Salmon, Marinated Berries \u00a0and \u00a0Charred Vegetable \u00a0Salad. The meal is luxurious on its own, but its even more of a treat\u00a0to have the dishes brought to you at the table, rather than having to serve yourself.<\/p>\n

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Family style appetizers at Belmond El Encanto. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

The feast seems to be never-ending\u00a0as\u00a0the Belllinis continue to flow and you\u00a0choose from \u00a0a tasty list of entree selections,\u00a0\u00a0including \u00a0 Brioche \u00a0 French \u00a0 Toast, \u00a0 Eggs \u00a0 Benedict, \u00a0 Steak \u00a0 and \u00a0 Eggs, \u00a0 Buttermilk Pancakes, Lobster Fritatta, Duck Confit Chilaquiles, Santa Barbara Seafood Cioppino, Roasted Salmon, Crispy Seared Branzino, Veal Scallopini, Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast, Seared \u00a0 Rare \u00a0 Ahi \u00a0 Tuna \u00a0 Sandwich \u00a0 or \u00a0 a \u00a0 Classic \u00a0 Cobb Salad. It’s hard to go wrong!<\/p>\n

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Eggs Benedict at Belmond El Encanto. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

We hope you saved room for something sweet. Complementing \u00a0 the \u00a0 meal, \u00a0guests \u00a0 are \u00a0 invited \u00a0 to \u00a0 The \u00a0 Wine \u00a0 Room \u00a0 where \u00a0a \u00a0gorgeous selection \u00a0of \u00a0house-made \u00a0desserts \u00a0from \u00a0Pastry \u00a0Chef \u00a0Aaron \u00a0Lesch<\/a> \u00a0awaits. Don’t worry … you can pick more than one!<\/p>\n

The \u00a0Bellini \u00a0Brunch \u00a0is \u00a0$75 \u00a0per \u00a0adult \u00a0and \u00a0$35 \u00a0per \u00a0child \u00a0(12 \u00a0years \u00a0 and \u00a0younger). \u00a0Belmond El Encanto is located at\u00a0800 Alvarado Pl. For more information or reservations call\u00a0805\/770-\u00ad3530 or visit\u00a0elencanto.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published in\u00a0Santa Barbara Seasons\u00a0<\/em><\/a>on September 19,\u00a02014.<\/span><\/p>\n

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