Daily Independent (Ashland, KY) June 16, 2013 Tim Preston: Strangely familiar flavors; bacon on a footlong; and fast photos: 6/16/13 Tim Preston The Independent Rock N Robins I was in Russell for the opening of the new senior center and the start of Railroad Days, where I met a friend who offered to buy lunch from the nearby Rock N Robins restaurant while we discussed our schemes for an upcoming documentary/memorial project about Mike Murphy. I walked in with a clear choice on my mind, since I’ve been hearing great things about the restaurant’s remake of the Flying Saucer burger. My buddy ordered a footlong hot dog, however, and that firm decision went right out the window when I realized I could get one of those babies “with everything” plus the ultimate topping — bacon. I ordered a side of onion rings and my pal said we could split an order of cheesecake bites for dessert. I didn’t see any tables inside or out, which was fine as we adjourned to a nearby patio to enjoy our lunches. My long dog was excellent, and just a little on the messy side, with just enough bacon on there to add flavor. The onion rings were hot and crispy, and the meal was generous enough I barely had any room remaining for the cheesecake bites, which were just as good as my friend had promised. My beverage of the day was also served over my favorite kind of restaurant ice — the kind that looks like it was frozen in a straw. I was back in Russell the following day and planned to go back for a Flying Saucer-style burger, and was disheartened to discover the little restaurant was closed on Saturday. Several people have also mentioned the place has an outstanding “hot bar” with different daily selections, as well as two-dozen flavors of high-quality ice cream. The restaurant is at 501 Bellefonte St., and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:56:24 +0000
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