The Recklessness of Youth Makes for an Unfortunate Experience

Published March 4, 2009

It takes nerves and a bit of recklessness to open a restaurant in these troubled economic times. I guess youth is an asset, and that might explain why a chef barely 30 years old, Michael Farber, opened his first venture just before the holidays.

Mr. Farber's new addition to Ottawa's culinary scene is called Farbs Kitchen & Wine Bar and it sits in what was (too) briefly Ambiente, and Zingaro before that. It has a discreet sign...