Way too much salt,  Thursday, 29 May 2008 A couple times a month I will grab the Double-Double from In N Out. Of all of the fast food burgers, it's usually the best. Unfortunately, not tonight.

The fries and burger were WAY TOO salty. In fact, they were so salty it was almost unbearable. Looks like someone was mad I didn't order a drink so they tripled up on salt on everything...not sure if that was what happened...but still.

I'll definitely think twice before I go back there any time soon.

 Great Food, Great Service,  Monday, 26 May 2008 Mr. Pickles opened about a month ago and has been doing gang buster business ever since. It's no wonder why...they have great sandwiches and great service!

My personal favorite is the #18 - Got Beef! A Roast Beef and Pastrami combo with melted Jack cheese...uumm uumm good.

 Best Burger in Auburn,  Monday, 26 May 2008 If you haven't had the signature Mary Belle Burger yet, what in the world are you waiting for??

Possibly the best burger in town...seriously. The Mary Belle comes with grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon, & swiss. Order the fries with it and you have the perfect match. The fries are skinny cut and sprinkled with seasoning...all very good.

Keep up the awesome work Tom & Gayle!

 Great Customer Service,  Wednesday, 03 October 2007 We needed a rental while our Suburban was in the shop getting repairs. We were looking for a mini-van to accommodate our large family but they didn't have one at the time (10am). Brian said he could get one and would call us when it was ready. 11:30am rolls around and the phone rings...it's Brian with our mini-van!

They were prompt, courteous, and very customer focused. Highly recommend them if you are in need of a rental.

 Possibly the best Pizza in Auburn,  Monday, 09 July 2007 If you like the thin doughy pizza at Roundtable or Mountain Mike's you might not like Original Pete's. However, if you are a thick crust lover, then this place is for you. The pizza is cooked in a large pizza oven with a stone surface which results in a terrific crust. They use an original red sauce recipe and mountains of cheese.

Original Pete's is very Family / Kid friendly. The service was really good. Cloth napkins, great atmosphere, service, and great food with a huge menu. You can't go wrong.

Next time I will try one of their pasta dishes.

Bonus: Fat Tire Ale on tap!

 North Auburn's only Sushi option,  Monday, 09 July 2007 I tried this place on a Monday night around 7:30pm and I was the only customer. Soon after I sat down other people started showing up. I had the Caterpillar, 1/2 Sake To Me, and the Tempura Shrimp App. The Caterpillar was great as were my other choices.

Service was very good and friendly. My bill was about $30 before tip (I also had a Sam Adams beer).

If you live in North Auburn and don't feel like driving to Downtown Auburn, this is the place to go.

 Ask for Emily!,  Wednesday, 20 June 2007 I've tried a bunch of places in Auburn but I get the best cut (consistently) from Emily at Great Clips.

She's been cutting hair for about 6 years and just knows intuitively how to cut my hair.

Great Clips doesn't take appointments as it's a first come first serve basis only. The wait can be long on weekends which is why I go mid-week. Haircuts for men are only $14 (plus tip of course).

Great haircut, friendly, and good conversation - ask for Emily!

 Perfect place for a business lunch,  Saturday, 09 June 2007 This is a great place for a business lunch. Make sure you eat on the patio when the weather isn't too hot. The atmosphere inside is definitely upscale (perfect place for a date)while the atmosphere on the patio is comfortable with a tropical like setting. Dinners here might be spendy but lunches are moderately priced.

I had the BBQ Pork sandwich which had onion rings inside and a side of fries. The portion was enough to satisfy but not to the point of being overfilled.

Our waitress was pleasant, courteous, and appeared at our table at all of the right times.

Five stars across the board!

 Somewhere between good and great,  Saturday, 09 June 2007 Just ate here tonight. Service was great and the waitress spoke English just fine. She was quick to our table (and it was a full house). Our food arrived quickly (about half way through my Tecate).

I had the Carne Asada Super Burrito and a side order of a cheese enchilada with green sauce. The green sauce is great as was the enchilada. The burrito was good but not the best I have ever had.

This place might be located in a strip mall but don't let that turn you away. This place is definitely worth trying out.

 The best Chinese food...in Auburn,  Thursday, 24 May 2007

I've tried almost every Chinese restaurant in Auburn and have always felt that the quality of food was lacking.

Welcome to the Chang Bros! Definitely my best Chinese dining experience in Auburn.

I had the Won Ton soup, Lettuce Wrapped Chicken, Fried Rice, and Beef with Broccoli. The meat was cooked just right and was very tender. The veggies were some of the freshest and tastiest I've had in a restaurant in a long time.

If you are in the mood for Chinese, try Chang Bros.