Like a total rookie, I waited until a few days prior to Mother's Day to start investigating brunch options. I don't recommend that approach. Thankfully, Foundry was more than willing to accommodate me, and my mom and I stopped by this past Sunday. The parking was super easy to locate/utilize - if there are no available spaces right by the building, there's a spacious lot a little further away. Unfortunately, it was pretty nippy/gloomy out, otherwise I would have tried to take advantage of the outdoor seating options overlooking the river. Regardless, the inside is pleasant as well, and we were seated in a dining room to the left of the entrance with lots of black and white pictures on the wall and tasteful wood paneling; several reviewers mentioned modern farmhouse vibes, and I second that sentiment. It was a little chaotic when we first came in and it took a few minutes to be seated. Not a big deal, and everyone we encountered was super nice and apologetic (which was unnecessary in my opinion but still a classy touch).

At my insistence, we split the short rib dumplings app ($15), and ended up both getting the same entree, the bread pudding French toast ($18). The dumplings were very flavorful, and I can see why they're so popular. Texture wise it was a little too crunchy for my palate - I think there were pickled onions or some type of crispy cabbage in there. One of the main reasons I enjoy dumplings (and its sibling the empanada) is because they contain a lot of scrumptious items that I normally wouldn't eat because of texture, but they're basically melded together within the shell or dumpling so it's not as noticeable. That's not the case here, and your mileage may vary on this.

I was a big fan of the bread pudding French toast, which is exactly what it sounds like. Great consistency, great taste, and the fruit compote/berries they used complemented the bread pudding well. It was super filling though, and I was pretty stuffed afterwards. My mom didn't finish hers, and I gladly took the leftovers and munched them on the way home. She also ordered the creme brulee ($10) for dessert (I thought it would be redundant to get dessert after the bread pudding) and enjoyed it. She was a little lukewarm on the fruit topping, which she didn't think meshed well with the rest of the dish, but I was able to use it for my bread pudding leftovers.

The service was pretty good though it did slip towards the end (we had to notify the busboy to get our waiter for the check). We also had a pleasant conversation with I think the manager or owner at one point, who helpfully refilled my water without being prompted. The hospitality aspect was strong.

Definitely a pleasant experience overall; the Asian-influenced menu is a unique twist for the area. I'd come back, especially to investigate the intriguing cocktail menu.