Dining Reviews
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| Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar |
| 9213 Sierra College Boulevard, Roseville |
| 916-773-3222 |
| www.kabutosite.com |
 Since recently moving to northern California, I’ve noticed the abundance of Japanese restaurants in the area, and I like it! Sushi is my “if I had to eat one thing every day for the rest of my life” food, so I make it a priority to enjoy my preferred dish at least once a week. This week, my husband and I visited Kabuto in Roseville. Nestled in a shopping center off of a busy road, Kabuto is easy to find. We entered and were immediately greeted and seated by friendly staff. Several hibachi grills filled the dining area, and the sushi bar seemed to be a popular dining spot, but we chose to sit at a regular table. I am normally an adventurous diner, but when it comes to sushi, I stick with my staple, a spicy tuna roll, baby octopus salad and edamame. My husband, a “wife-proclaimed” unadventurous eater, ordered the steak and shrimp hibachi combination dinner. My sushi arrived, artfully fanned onto the plate with precisely drizzled orange spicy sauce atop. I enjoy nothing more than savoring mouthfuls of tuna, cucumbers and rice wrapped in seaweed, dipped in light soy sauce. The baby octopus salad was delicious, but it had a taste unique from any other I’ve had. Topped with avocado and carrots, on a bed of marinated cucumber slices, its sauce was similar to teriyaki. My husband enjoyed his steak, shrimp, and fried rice, while I nibbled on his grilled vegetables. The complimentary small cup of vanilla ice cream was a great ending to an excellent meal and pleasant evening. I was especially delighted in the fact that during our meal, several members of the wait staff visited our table to ensure our complete satisfaction. And job well done! I think I’ve found a place to get my weekly sushi fix!
– Jenn Talley |
| Max’s Deli & Catering Company |
| 11960 Heritage Oaks Place, Auburn |
| 530-823-6297 |
| www.eatatmaxs.com |
 The only disappointment about Max’s Deli & Catering Company was that I have not eaten there sooner. Max’s has been in Auburn for years and I have been missing the coolest eatery in Northern California. The décor is somewhere between the Carnegie Deli in New York and a San Francisco bistro, with pictures of celebrities, sports heroes, owner Max Berkowitz’ family, awards and excellent reviews adorning the walls. Max’s has been voted best deli in Auburn several times.
You would have to travel far to get authentic delicatessen food as good as Max’s. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. The hot pastrami and Swiss on rye is piled high with slices of tasty meat, sweet and hot mustard, and red onion. The roasted turkey, smashed avocado and Swiss, with red onion is the tastiest California sandwich around. And, Max’s recipe for chicken salad reminds me of my grandma Sadie’s, which was the best I’d ever tasted until I had his.
Delicious, crispy and tasty is the only way to describe the salt and cracked pepper kettle chips served with the sandwiches. We overindulged and also had the incredibly creamy potato salad. They also serve specialty sandwiches such as the Veggie on Grilled Ciabatta with greens, veggies, jack cheese and Max’s own sun dried tomato-basil aioli and avocado. Their fresh and hearty soups are kettle cooked in small batches, and the chili is not to be missed. Max’s is so good that I’m going back tomorrow to try the egg salad, and treat myself to a smoothie and a latte!
— Lynell Ross |
| Corrina’s Dessert and Coffee Café |
| 9205 Sierra College Boulevard, Roseville |
| 916-771-4775 |
 Early on in life, I discovered that “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts.” I also learned that a good way to turn stress around is to indulge in a delectable, soul-soothing sweet treat! I can’t think of a better place to do that than at Corrina’s Dessert and Coffee Café in Roseville.
A family-owned eatery, Corrina’s offers a dessert menu that varies daily but includes up to 29 different cakes, 20 tortes, 25 flavors of cheesecake, 31 different pies and 19 tarts, as well as brownies, lemon bars, cookies and even flourless desserts for customers with food allergies.
I asked daughter, Brianne, what their most popular dessert was and she said Key lime pie, followed closely by carrot cake. Since I favor pie for dessert, I went with the Key lime. It was nicely presented on a chilled, square ceramic plate. A bright green slice of lime was nestled in a mound of whipped cream, blanketing a thick layer of frothy lime chiffon, lime curd and a flaky crust. The taste was light, tart and fluffy, and the serving portion was generous.
I’ve always been curious as to why it’s called Key lime pie. A little research revealed that it is named after the small limes that are native to the Florida Keys. They are more tart than the Persian limes we find in the grocery store and the juice is a pale yellow. The filling consists of three basic ingredients: lime juice, egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The pie originated in the days before refrigeration, so canned sweetened condensed milk was used. The acid from the lime juice would cause the egg yolks to thicken and set without baking.
Remember, when you are feeling stressed, turn it around by treating yourself to a yummy dessert at Corrina’s.
— Vivian Gundestrup |
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