Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Increasingly, the most fascinating restaurants are those that don’t pursue ...

MONTEBELLO – The festive red, white and green awnings and decorative tiling outside El Faro Restaurant on Tuesday seemed to be an indicator of better times, as the entrance is now padlocked and the ...

Sometimes, glowing reviews aren’t enough. Despite nearly unanimous praise online, local Boise restaurant El Faro Mexican Food, 4628 W. State St., has closed. “El Faro Mexican Food wants to thank all ...

Five Questions for Christian Lofaro, head chef and co-founder of Il Faro Restaurant & Bar, located at 698 N. Pearl St. in Menands. 1 What is it about cooking that drew you in, away from your life as a ...