Best of the Burbs: Carmichael, Fair Oaks & Citrus Heights readers’ picks
Seriously y’all—try the nutburger at the Sunflower Drive In.
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1. Mirabelle Cafe
7318 Winding Way in Fair Oaks, (916) 535-0100, www.mirabellecafe.com
2. Dianda’s Italian Bakery & Cafe10131 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-3757, www.fullserviceagent 4less.com/diandas
3. Sugar Mama’s Bakery5150 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite 107, in Carmichael; (916) 972-7853; http://sugarmamas bakery1.blogspot.com
Best breakfast or brunch1. Lido Cafe and Bakery
7739 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-8243, www.lidobarandgrill.com
2. The Village Bistro7984 California Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-6384, http://village-bistro.com
3. Bella Bru Cafe & Catering5038 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-2883, http://bellabrucafe.com
3. Mighty Tavern9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com
Best Chinese1. Szechuan Garden
4804 San Juan Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-9381, www.fair oaksszechuangarden.com
1. Blue Sky Chinese Restaurant7323 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-5311, www.blueskymenu.com
2. Green Jade Restaurant2436 Mission Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 481-8780
3. Sichuan Spice House8847 Greenback Lane in Orangevale, (916) 989-6688
Best coffeehouse1. Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-2130
2. Bella Bru Cafe & Catering5038 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-2883, http://bellabrucafe.com
3. Boulevard Coffee RoastingCompany7901 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-0266, www.boulevardcoffeeco.com
Best Mexican/Latin American1. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant
4071 Howard Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-3327, www.carmelitasrestaurants.com
2. Adalberto’s Mexican Food7400 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 483-6301, www.adalbertosmexicanrestaurant.com
3. Rey Azteca Restaurant & Bar6140 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 481-4995, www.reyaztecarestaurantbar.com
Best pizza1. Strobelli’s Pizza
9372 Madison Avenue, Suite 6, in Orangevale; (916) 989-6666; http://strobellispizza.com
2. Mark & Monica’s Family Pizza4751 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 487-1010, www.markandmonicaspizza.com
3. Pasquale’s Italian Pizzeria7600 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-4040, www.pasqualessacramento.com
Best place for a beer1. Dad’s Kitchen
8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com
2. Mighty Tavern9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com
3. Fair Oaks Brew Pub7988 California Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-3108, http://fairoaksbrewpub.com
Best spot for a cocktail1. Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant
4071 Howard Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-3327, www.carmelitasrestaurants.com
2. Stirling Bridges Restaurant & Pub5220 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 331-2337, www.stirlingbridges.com
3. Mighty Tavern9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com
3. San Juan Club7420 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 965-9883, www.sanjuanclub.net
3. Corner Pocket
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7777 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, (916) 722-2582, http://thecornerpocketsportsbar.com
Best place to get a burger1. Sunflower Drive In
10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 967-4331, www.sunflowernaturalrestaurant.com
2. Dad’s Kitchen8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com
3. Skip’s Kitchen4717 El Camino Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 514-0830, www.skipskitchen.com
Best place to get your hair lookin’ good1. Village Salon
10145 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-8900
2. Willo Aveda2527 Fair Oaks Boulevard, (916) 631-7151, www.willosalon.com
Best place to hear live music1. The Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Lane in Orangevale, (916) 988-9247, www.theboardwalk presents.com
2. Jan’s Lounge9222 Greenback Lane in Orangevale, (916) 989-0583, http://janslounge.com
3. Corner Pocket7777 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, (916) 722-2582, http://thecornerpocketsportsbar.com
Best place to shop1. Fair Oaks Village
Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks
2. Freestyle Clothing Exchange6412 Tupelo Drive in Citrus Heights, (916) 725-3733, www.freestyleclothing.com
3. Thrift Town6328 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 480-0312, www.thrifttown.com
Best restaurant1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
4323 Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2112, www.mikunisushi.com
2. Mighty Tavern9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com
3. Skip’s Kitchen4717 El Camino Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 514-0830, www.skipskitchen.com
Best sandwich1. Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli
10223 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-2130
2. Sunflower Drive In10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 967-4331, www.sunflowernaturalrestaurant.com
2. Rim’s Deli5241 Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-7707, rimsdeli.com
3. Dad’s Kitchen8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com
Best spot for family fun1. Ancil Hoffman Park
6341 Tarshes Drive in Carmichael, (916) 875-6961, www.regional parks.saccounty.net/Parks/Pages/AncilHoffmanPark.aspx
2. Village Park4238 Main Street in Fair Oaks, http://fairoakspark.org
3. Effie Yeaw Nature Center2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael, (916) 489-4918, www.effieyeaw.org
Best sushi1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
4323 Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2112, www.mikunisushi.com
2. Blue Nami Sushi & Sake House8807 Greenback Lane in Orangevale, (916) 988-2300, http://bluenamisushi.com
3. Taka’s Sushi11773 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2118, www.takassushi.net
3. Shogun Sushi7330 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite 10, in Carmichael; (916) 483-1224
Best yoga spot1. Aha Yoga
9045 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite E, in Carmichael; (916) 966-9642; www.ahayogafairoaks.com
1. Hot Yoga at Sunrise4009 Bridge Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 631-7749, www.hotyogaatsunrise.com
2. Lotus Garden Meditation Center7225 Lincoln Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 944-8505, www.lotusgardenmeditation.org
3. Saha Wellness and Yoga Center5931 Stanley Avenue, Suite 7, in Carmichael; (916) 484-7175; http://sahawellness.com
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