SUR Restaurant in West Hollywood is well named, does it stand for Sexy Unique Restaurant?  Well it is certainly unique with its picturesque open courtyard covered with towering trees and greenery covered walls.  Inside curiosities and artifacts decorate and add to the ambiance of the bar and  intimate dining areas.
Now in its 22nd year SUR has always been a trend setter in a neighborhood notorious for its upscale lifestyle.  Nine years ago it expanded with its outdoor  and intimate bar lounge and now with an exciting Brunch menu.  We were there as part of a media group to meet with Proprietors Guillermo and Natalie Zapata as they unveiled their new menu accompanied with  new cocktail options.
When we met with Guillermo Zapata we quickly learned that we had discovered yet one more of those wonderful American success stories where a young man arrives in the U.S. with little else but his intelligence and ambition.  So it was with Guillermo when he arrived from Argentina.  He discovered he liked the restaurant business and so entered it starting at a low level and then always moving forward.  When the opportunity came to acquire a property at 612 North Robertson Blvd. he purchased it and then convinced Chef Joe Martinez to join him.
So SUR Restaurant came into being.  Another wonderful thing came about when he met a young woman named Nathalie who was enjoying her own success in national marketing.  Soon they were married and Nathalie was adding her expertise to SUR's operations as the restaurant became a favorite with celebrities.
A look at the new Brunch offerings showed items like a Frittata Omelet, Linguine Primavera, Blue cheeseburger, Pan roasted  salmon, Italian chicken Milanese and homestyle crispy French Toasts.  We tasted both the salmon and chicken Milanese and was impressed with Chef Martinez' talents.
We should add that Guillermo has added to his talents the Bravo TV show 'Vanderpump Rules' at SUR.
The new Brunch at SUR Restaurant Lounge is served Saturdays & Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with reservations recommended.  Call 310 289-2824 or on the web at www.surrestaurnt.com.  The address 612 N. Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood with valet parking.