Reviews

Review: Hidden talent on display at Sunrise Mall, in performance of ‘Anastasia’
The theatrical production of Anastasia, recently performed at Royal Stage’s theater inside the Sunrise Mall on April 4-7, featured a strong cast of young adult and adult actors, singers, and dancers from across Citrus Heights and surrounding cities…

Review: TheLiven’s ‘stop procrastination’ plan is next-to-useless
Editorial review– Social media fans scrolling their feed may have recently come across a well-marketed plan from TheLiven, which promises to help the user combat procrastination…

Local Review: Theatre in the Heights’ latest comedy deserves applause
Theatre in the Heights’ newest production of William Shakespeare’s “All’s Well that Ends Well,” a glorious and under-appreciated dark comedy, runs through Aug. 11 at the theatre’s small location on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights…

REVIEW: This restaurant is a must-try for Thai in Citrus Heights
If you’re looking to discover a flavorful taste of Thailand, you may want to give Thai Orchid at 6974 Sunrise Boulevard a try…

REVIEW: Looking for Mediterranean food in Citrus Heights? Go try Yalla Yalla Bakery
In Arabic, “yalla” means either “hurry up” or “come on,” so you might want to hurry up and come on over to Yalla Yalla Bakery and Mediterranean Spread on Sunrise Boulevard and see for yourself how delicious their…

REVIEW: Kabab N Tikka offers flavors of India, Pakistan in Citrus Heights
Guest food review by Julie W. Jones– Char-grilled or baked in a clay oven? That’s the question at Kabab N Tikka, where chefs prepare signature chicken and beef kababs by cooking them on a grill or allowing them…

Guest Review: This Citrus Heights bake shop is the place to go for cakes
Guest review by Doreen Brown– Tucked back in the far right corner of the Greenback Square shopping center, located near Fair Oaks Boulevard on Greenback Lane is a small shop called Cake and Candy Specialties. Their motto is…

Review: This Citrus Heights restaurant’s new ‘Cajun Flare’ menu is worth a try
By Julie W. Jones and Thomas J. Sullivan– Temple Garden at 7064 Sunrise Blvd., in the north end of the Foodmaxx Shopping Plaza in Citrus Heights, now features a special Cajun Flare menu, offered in three combination buckets…

Food Review: Italian Brothers Pizza in Citrus Heights isn’t one to miss
Food review submitted by guest columnist Doreen Brown– If you drive down Greenback lane between Lowe’s and El Pollo Loco too fast, you may miss the small cluster of storefronts that house Italian Brothers Pizza and Pasta…

Review: Gilberto’s Tacos offers large portions, friendly service in Citrus Heights
Food review submitted by guest columnist Doreen Brown– When my friend from Colorado came into town, she told me she didn’t like to eat at big box type restaurants, you know, like you can find in any city,…

Food Review: New Vietnamese restaurant in Citrus Heights earns 5-stars
Decorated with strings of colorful flags, Bo Urban Corner presents a new modern and clean storefront on San Juan Avenue. Entering on a recent weekday, my companions and I took our seats and were given tall glasses of…




