A friend of mine who doesn’t speak Russian has recently learned the meaning of the world Kolobok. Today on the way to work he saw this place in Carmichael called Kolobok and immediately decided to give us a call. I looked up Kolobok online and found that it is one of the best not just Russian supermarkets, but grocery stores in Sacramento area. Kolobok might have another name - Ararat European Market. It is currently in consideration for being put on an A List of the best stores in the area. To that point, if you walk in and mention the code “KCRA3 A*List” they will give you a free German Artisan Bread Loaf (according to http://kcra.cityvoter.com/details.aspx?business=20506).

Kolobok European Market
7307 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 473-0306
Directions

Europa Food Market is a grocery store located in West Sacramento. It was recommended to me by one of the visitors of my website (thanks, this is very helpful!). The feedback they had about this store that it has a nice deli section and fresh produce. However, what makes this store unique is availability of Lithuanian ice cream, according to the reporter.

Europa Food Market
3049 W Capitol Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 376-0142
Diretions

Smaak is a European buffet/restaurant in Antelope only a few minutes drive from Sacramento. This place has recently opened and has been receiving very nice reviews so far. It is open daily 11 am to 9 pm and has reservation option and catering service. Check out the menu on the website here. It has casual European-style interior and friendly staff.

Smaak European Buffet 
7893 Walerga Rd
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 722-3876
Directions

Update: According to one of the readers of my blog Smaak closed down. Please let me know if you have any information about it (did it move? if so, where?)

A cozy Russian restaurant in Sacramento area that serves excellent borscht and kotlety. This place is an excellent choice for anyone who would like to grab a bite of Russian food for lunch or dinner. The portions are bigger than average, so count on taking some food to go.

Stolichniy Restaurant
5601 Watt Ave
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 332-5989
Directions