San Bernardino’s Red Fox bar reopens four years after a devastating electrical fire nearly destroyed it
Shortly after purchasing the Red Fox in northern
Davis' new air conditioning unit and bartop were charred. Only the exterior walls could be salvaged.
The 1950s watering hole Davis patronized while at Cal State San Bernardino was put out of business in 2014.
"It was kind of nightmarish," he said.
During a four-year rehab, Davis said people broke into the building and left messes. A fire started by homeless people trying to keep warm outside burned down the patio, he added.
Nearly
"We focused on keeping the same feel in the building," Davis said. "One of the fun things we've done with the decor is we've brought some of
"We've had a pretty steady flow of locals come in," he added. "We've gotten a lot of praise for bringing back this particular establishment because people have histories with it."
On a recent tour of the rehabbed Red Fox, Davis pointed to several black-and-white photos on canvas.
In one, the late
And there's plenty of wall space left for more.
"We're encouraging anyone who has frequented the bar over the years to help us hang photos on the wall," Davis said.
Before entering the bar industry, Davis was a Coyote who sang karaoke on Thursday nights at the Red Fox.
"All the up-and-comers, the entrepreneurs, they all hung out there."
When the bar went up for sale in 2014, "I was super excited to be a part of its history," Davis said. Since reopening, he added, "I've seen people from ages 23 to 25 up to people who tell me stories of when they used to come in 30 years ago."
The Red Fox "was not just a bar. It was a destination place," recalled
"It was a happy, fun place to be in."
Of all the additions, Davis takes most pride in the kitchen.
A menu of fresh, made-to-order, American traditional food has been crafted by a chef and two cooks with culinary experience.
Included in the bar's new well are two draft beers from local breweries -- Hanger 24, of
Eight televisions offer high-definition viewing and an Internet Jukebox can go weeks without playing the same song twice.
With two red-felted pool tables, Davis hopes to host a pool league. Also, karaoke and live entertainment.
"We're trying to cultivate an environment that is home away from home, or a second home," he said. "Come in and feel comfortable having a beverage and some food and connect with new and old friends."
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