NYC neighborhood bistros meet the Midwest at Craig and Mowgli Rivard’s Little Fox. The Rivards, veterans of the New York restaurant scene, blend Brooklyn charm and St. Louis ethos in both the menu and ambiance at their Fox Park outpost. Warm, inviting, thoughtfully designed interiors encourage diners to linger over small plates and large entrées, while the dishes themselves, crafted from seasonal ingredients, keep them coming back for more.
The front of the restaurant includes a large, covered patio where guests linger over creative cocktails. Inside, exposed brick walls, geometric oak paneling, and blond wood tables and chairs make you feel like you’re in a friend’s dining room. The restaurant buzzes with conversation and energy, creating a lively backdrop for its inventive, thoughtfully composed menu.
In keeping with the convivial atmosphere, shareable plates are most popular, with the stracciatella—a creamy, crostini-like dish made with housemade bread—and the short ribs with Calabrian chili and Italian fish sauce, which consistently draw praise from diners. Creative dishes and attentive, knowledgeable service show the experience at Little Fox isn’t just about dinner-it’s a spirited introduction to some of the best ingredients and flavors the region has to offer.
The vibe: Cozy neighborhood bistro meets fine dining meets your best friend’s dining room.
The food: Creative, seasonally driven shareables and larger plates.
The drink: Signature, flavor-forward cocktails, rotating selection of local beers, extensive collection of natural wines, plus spirit-free and non-alcoholic options.
Time Out tip: Don’t forget to stop by for weekend brunch, where local ingredients feature in starters and larger plates, including the Waffle & Lox with beet-cured salmon and poppy seed crème fraiche. Round out your meal with more than a standard mimosa, as an extensive cocktail menu offers options like the “Good Morning Manhattan,” a playful nod to the Big Apple with dark rum, cognac, and café amaro foam.