Leroy Fox is open, with a short menu (more to come), in the former Hotel Charlotte spot at 705 S. Sharon Amity Road. Checking in, we found very-salty-crusted but juicy fried chicken served North (breast and wing) or South (leg and thigh); an Asian style of slaw (cabbage shredded fine, with bits of ramen noodle); grilled salmon (a miniscule portion, but tender and moist); and peppery-battered fried zucchini fingers. Service is exceedingly friendly and the place is astronomically lighter and airier than it was as the cozy Hotel: White woodwork and a dining-room long divider break up space, and a multitude of TV screens also make it brighter.
I suspect the "foxing" joke (as in "a foxing fantastic time" and "foxing fried chicken") will pall, but T-shirts ("Vixen") may have longer life. Also of note: original hotel doors and other details, and some private areas, like "The Fox Den."
Dinner nightly until Jan. 23, when both lunch and the full dinner menu will kick in. It's owned by a group that includes restaurateur Martin Sprock, known for his franchising, though director of operations Daniel Thompson said franchising plans are "still up in the air." 704-366-3232.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Leroy Fox open in former Hotel Charlotte
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4 comments:
Chicken was way too salty, And what's up with the little saucers for each side dish. I thought I was back at Stameys.
Tried it out the other night, hopefully the food will get better...
Classic Sprock experience---dazzle you with the decor and the girls, to take your attention away from the totally mediocre food.
Lunch took more than an hour to get served and when it came the food was very average. Staff was friendly and the restaurant looks great inside, but this isn't someplace I'll be coming back to on a regular basis.
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