Faro and Faro Express

joey2665 · 08-06-2021, 10:35 AM

1) Faro Express on Union Avenue has changed names to Bernini, not sure if its the same owners or if its open yet.

2) Faro in the Weirs looks like it has some interior renovations going on, a flooring company is there today

Anyone have information on either of these restaurants?

garysanfran · 08-06-2021, 10:47 AM

I saw the activity at Faro-Weirs also. I hope it's something good. It's a great location and it's boatable...

chachee52 · 08-06-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

1) Faro Express on Union Avenue has changed names to Bernini, not sure if its the same owners or if its open yet.

2) Faro in the Weirs looks like it has some interior renovations going on, a flooring company is there today

Anyone have information on either of these restaurants?

Didn't Faro Weirs get sold before Covid? Just after they opened Faro Express I believe.

joey2665 · 08-06-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Didn't Faro Weirs get sold before Covid? Just after they opened Faro Express I believe.

Not sure but I pass it everyday and this is the first time I’ve seen work going on inside.

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garysanfran · 08-06-2021, 07:22 PM

It's got a strange history since it was The Lobster Pound. A very entertaining one that can probably be recreated on this Forum...Including (I'll clean this up) kissing butt, in a graphic way. A worker, prior owner of another restaurant, having an on-line breakdown... Now back together and owns a great little place...And some etcetera's, etc...

LoveLakeLife · 08-07-2021, 10:49 AM

Faro Express was excellent. Let’s hope the new place is just as good.

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chachee52 · 08-08-2021, 07:07 AM

Always meant to try, never have. But this is their website. Says they will be back in Aug with "exciting" things
https://faro-express.com/

joey2665 · 08-08-2021, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Always meant to try, never have. But this is their website. Says they will be back in Aug with "exciting" things

https://faro-express.com/

New sign out front says Bernini. Hope it’s good we need a top notch Italian restaurant around here.

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longislander · 08-08-2021, 07:57 AM

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Didn't Faro Weirs get sold before Covid? Just after they opened Faro Express I believe.

Laconia records indicate last sale:

70 ENDICOTT STREET NORTH LLC
$1,200,000
01/31/2020

Book/Page for registry of deeds
3293/0420

Phantom · 08-08-2021, 06:33 PM

All I can say is the original owner of Faro’s & Faro’s express has sold his interests in the Express to a long standing member of his staff and you can expect to see new additions to the menu along with old time (Faro’s) favorites.

They are currently renovating the Express.

LoveLakeLife · 08-08-2021, 08:31 PM

By chance is the staff member’s name Bernini?

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Bigstan · 08-09-2021, 10:53 AM

The menu is on FB - attached for the FB challenged.

They are keeping some of the old items that were awesome, so that's great news. If the pizza stays the same I'll be thrilled - they had the BEST pizza around.

They added some pricey entrees, good for them. Pricing for good pasta dishes or pizza is perfectly reasonable, and no reason to think quality would dip, so I cannot wait!

Ms Molly McKever · 08-09-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

The menu is on FB - attached for the FB challenged.

They are keeping some of the old items that were awesome, so that's great news. If the pizza stays the same I'll be thrilled - they had the BEST pizza around.

They added some pricey entrees, good for them. Pricing for good pasta dishes or pizza is perfectly reasonable, and no reason to think quality would dip, so I cannot wait!

Bernini, Chicken Piccata $28.00
Frattellos Chicken Piccata $ 19.00

Phantom · 08-09-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

If the pizza stays the same I'll be thrilled - they had the BEST pizza around.

It will be what you remembered !!!

John Mercier · 08-09-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Not sure but I pass it everyday and this is the first time I’ve seen work going on inside.

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I believe it was bought by the Csendes. They own a few properties in the Weirs.

Bigstan · 08-10-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms Molly McKever

Bernini, Chicken Piccata $28.00
Frattellos Chicken Piccata $ 19.00

I'll take homemade/ fresh made any day over Fratellos. I haven't been there in years so maybe they've changed, but I'm not going back anytime soon. Pasta costs near zero to make, I don't get why every Italian restaurant doesn't go that route.

So you are correct, there is a price disparity on some things, and people who shop strictly on price may pass. But if people shopped strictly on price instead of quality we wouldn't have O's, Canoe, The Woodshed, Tavern 27 (crossing fingers there), etc. It's nice to have another upper end option on this side of the lake that isn't a steakhouse, so good luck to them.

Phantom · 08-10-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

I believe it was bought by the Csendes. They own a few properties in the Weirs.

To my understanding .............Wrong answer !

longislander · 08-10-2021, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Quote:
Didn't Faro Weirs get sold before Covid? Just after they opened Faro Express I believe.
Laconia records indicate last sale:

70 ENDICOTT STREET NORTH LLC
$1,200,000
01/31/2020

Book/Page for registry of deeds
3293/0420

NH Sec of State website:

Business Name: 70 ENDICOTT STREET NORTH, LLC Business ID: 730418
Business Type: Domestic Limited Liability Company Business Status: Good Standing
Management Style: Manager Managed
Business Creation Date: 08/14/2015

Principals Information
Name/Title Business Address
Robert Csendes / Member
Robert Csendes / Manager

Registered Agent Information
Name: Csendes, Robert

Phantom · 08-11-2021, 08:02 AM

my bad

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joey2665 · 09-15-2021, 10:40 AM

Interior works seems to be going on just about everyday and the parking lot is currently being resealed and new parking space lines.

Very curious as to the type of restaurant it will be.

08-06-2021, 10:35 AM	#1
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Faro and Faro Express 1) Faro Express on Union Avenue has changed names to Bernini, not sure if its the same owners or if its open yet. 2) Faro in the Weirs looks like it has some interior renovations going on, a flooring company is there today Anyone have information on either of these restaurants?

08-06-2021, 10:47 AM	#2
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 641 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	I saw the activity at Faro-Weirs also. I hope it's something good. It's a great location and it's boatable... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

08-06-2021, 07:22 PM	#5
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 641 Thanked 662 Times in 337 Posts	It's got a strange history since it was The Lobster Pound. A very entertaining one that can probably be recreated on this Forum...Including (I'll clean this up) kissing butt, in a graphic way. A worker, prior owner of another restaurant, having an on-line breakdown... Now back together and owns a great little place...And some etcetera's, etc... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

08-08-2021, 06:33 PM	#10
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	All I can say is the original owner of Faro’s & Faro’s express has sold his interests in the Express to a long standing member of his staff and you can expect to see new additions to the menu along with old time (Faro’s) favorites. They are currently renovating the Express. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Work Ongoing Interior works seems to be going on just about everyday and the parking lot is currently being resealed and new parking space lines. Very curious as to the type of restaurant it will be.