44 E. Sixth St., Downtown
Fausto, a new restaurant in the lobby of the Contemporary Arts Center which opened over the summer, is the latest offering from the Ferrari brothers Tony and Austin and their expanding local food service empire. The menu is contemporary and upbeat and feels like the culinary equivalent of the light that streams into Faustos seating area through the CACs massive panes of glass. A heightened brunch, lunch or dinner experience, for sure not many places are serving trout roe on potatoes but one that safely resists pretension. Tony describes the food as California cuisine with splashes of citrus and extra-virgin olive oil, not full of fat or butter. Breakfast features several egg and toast options, daily pastries and that aforementioned trout roe. The lunch menu has plenty of light and crisp salads and sandwiches. But dinner offerings feel more involved. There is a three-course selection for $39, or several individual entrees (called attractions on their menu), appetizers (beginnings), pastas and desserts (endings).
Photo: Hailey Bollinger