Lincolnite

Can you really apply “Lincoln standards” to a restaurant (or any other business) that is not located in Lincoln?

Well, I think it’s appropriate to at least mention them in a publication directed at Lincolnites. That doesn’t mean the restaurant has to adhere to those standards, of course.

I noticed last week when Jeff reviewed the Red Fox steakhouse he used the star system.  I think his ratings for the Red Fox were very close to those for Jack Binion’s.  It’ll be interesting to see if he gives out too many ratings that aren’t favorable.

p.s. Speaking of the Red Fox, I haven’t ate there yet.  Does anyone else have any opinions on it?

“Can you really apply

RE: The Red Fox

My honey and I really enjoy the Red Fox, maybe because we’re both small-town kids and it reminds us of the steakhouses we grew up with (the baked potatoes come in tin foil). She also prefers non-chain places, and we like the idea of supporting a bar/restaurant whose owner has vocally supported the smoking ban.

We’ve been to the Red Fox three times during the last couple of months. We always find the food plentiful and satisfying. She likes the filet and has it every time. I usually sample it, too. On last month’s visit, it was simply outstanding. On our most recent vist last week, it wasn’t quite as good (really just due to inconsistencies in meat, I think, rather than anything the restaurant did differently). Last month, we went on Friday, which is prime-rib night. My prime rib was excellent. Last week, we went on a Monday, so the prime rib wasn’t available. I opted for the ribeye, which is my absolute favorite cut. It was very good, but not great. I prefer my ribeyes cut thicker (like, say the Outback). For some reason, my baked potato was only warm—still warm enough to melt butter, but not steaming hot like usual. We also brought friends with us and decided to try the wings as an appetizer. They were good, but very similar to other places.

The Red Fox isn’t fancy, but is homey and comfortable, and reasonably priced. We always say we need to get there more often. We also need to get there to try their bar food—burgers, etc.

I recommend you give it a try, Boomer. And let me know what you think.