Best of the Burbs 2014: Best of Carmichael & Fair Oaks readers’ picks

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1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4323 Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2112, www.mikunisushi.com

2. Mighty Tavern

9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com

3. El Papagayo Restaurant

5804 Marconi Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 487-7742, www.elpapagayo.net

Best place to get a burger

1. Sunflower Natural Food Restaurant

10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 967-4331, www.sunflowernaturalrestaurant.com

2. Dad's Kitchen

8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com

3. Skip's Kitchen

4717 El Camino Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 514-0830, www.skipskitchen.com

Best sandwich

1. Sunflower Natural Food Restaurant

10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 967-4331, restaurant.com

2. Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

5353 Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-8300, www.mrpickles.com

3. Dad's Kitchen

8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com

Best breakfast or brunch

1. Mirabelle Cafe

7318 Winding Way in Fair Oaks, (916) 535-0100, www.mirabellecafe.com

2. Hungry Hollow Cafe

4766 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, www.hungry-hollow.com

3. Lido Bar & Grill

7739 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-8243, www.lidobarandgrill.com

Best sushi

1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

4323 Hazel Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2112, www.mikunisushi.com

2. Taka's Sushi

11773 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-2118, www.takassushi.net

3. Silver Sake

4949 Marconi Avenue, Suite D in Carmichael; (916) 473-6368; www.silversakesushi.com

Best pizza

1. Mark and Monica's Family Pizza

4751 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 487-1010, www.markandmonicaspizza.com

2. Pasquale's Italian Pizzeria

7600 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-4040, www.pasqualessacramento.com

3. Superb Pizza

6630 Madison Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 961-8888, www.superb-pizza.com

Best Chinese

1. Szechuan Garden

4804 San Juan Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-9381, www.fairoaksszechuangarden.com

2. Blue Sky Chinese Restaurant

7323 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-5311, www.blueskymenu.com

3. Green Jade Restaurant

2436 Mission Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 481-8780

Best Mexican/Latin

1. Carmelita's Restaurant

4071 Howard Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-3327, www.carmelitasrestaurants.com

2. Adalberto's Mexican Food

7400 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 483-6301, www.adalbertosmexicanrestaurant.com

2. El Papagayo Restaurant

5804 Marconi Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 487-7742, www.elpapagayo.net

3. Miguels Real Mexican Food

8121 Madison Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 863-0535

Best coffeehouse

1. Java Johnny's

11100 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-5282, www.facebook.com/javajohnnysfairoaksa

2. Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-2130

3. Boulevard Coffee Roasting Company

7901 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 944-0266, www.boulevardcoffeeco.com

Best bakery

1. Mirabelle Cafe

7318 Winding Way in Fair Oaks, (916) 535-0100, www.mirabellecafe.com

2. Dianda's Italian Bakery & Cafe

10131 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-3757, www.fullserviceagent4less.com/diandas

3. Sugar Mama's Bakery

5150 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite 107 in Carmichael; (916) 972-7853; sugarmamasbakery1.blogspot.com

Best spot for a cocktail

1. Mighty Tavern

9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com

2. Luna Lounge

5026 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-2883, www.lunaloungeandbar.com

3. Stirling Bridges Restaurant and Pub

5220 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 331-2337, www.stirlingbridges.com

Best place for a beer

1. Mighty Tavern

9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9444, www.mightytavern.com

2. Dad's Kitchen

8928 Sunset Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 241-9365, www.ilovedadskitchen.com

3. Stirling Bridges Restaurant and Pub

5220 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 331-2337, www.stirlingbridges.com

Best spot for family fun

1. Fair Oaks Village Park

4238 Main Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-1036, www.fairoakspark.org

2. Effie Yeaw Nature Center

2850 San Lorenzo Way in Carmichael, (916) 489-4918, www.effieyeaw.org

3. River Rat Raft & Bike

4053 Pennsylvania Avenue in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-6777, www.river-rat.com

Best place to get your hair lookin' good

1. Village Salon

10145 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 961-8900

2. Hoshall's Salon & Spa

7330 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 485-4941, www.hoshallscarmichael.com

3. Siena Salon and Spa

11727 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 628-9941

Best shopping destination

1. Fair Oaks Village

Fair Oaks Boulevard

2. Thrift Town

6328 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, (916) 480-0312, www.thrifttown.com

3. Freestyle Clothing Exchange

6412 Tupelo Drive in Citrus Heights, (916) 725-3733, www.freestyleclothing.com

Best yoga spot

1. Aha Yoga

5275 Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 966-9642, www.ahayogafairoaks.com

1. Lotus Garden Meditation Center

7225 Lincoln Avenue in Carmichael, (916) 944-8505, www.lotusgardenmeditation.org

2. Hot Yoga at Sunrise

4009 Bridge Street in Fair Oaks, (916) 631-7749, www.hotyogaatsunrise.com

3. Saha Yoga and Wellness Center

5931 Stanley Avenue, Suite 7 in Carmichael; (916) 484-7175; http://sahawellness.com