New Orleans meets Roseville at Huckleberry's, where as the menu states, "Southern cookin' with a California twist." After enjoying breakfast at this fine restaurant, I'm a true believer in Huckleberry's southern style cookin'...
As you enter the restaurant, you'll be greeted by a cheery fireplace - propane fired - just behind the hostess stand. On this chilly, 34-degree morning in February, the fire was a welcome treat. If you look past the fireplace, you can get a peek into the kitchen through a large window.
The dining room is divided into several areas, and separated by decor and partitions. Since the restaurant at opening time was lightly seated, this section wasn't in use. The furniture is a mixture of tables and booths.
From the "Snacks and Sharables" section of the menu, I went with an order of "Fried Green Tomatoes," which comes with a side of spicy ranch dressing, which made for perfect dipping. Oh yeah... for breakfast? Oh yes! ... I simply could not help myself.
The menu describes this fine appetiser as "Panko crusted and served with spicy ranch." I describe it as a simply delicious way to begin a Friday morning!
Each piece of green tomato was thick, firm, breaded with panko, and deep fried perfectly to a golden brown. They were crispy on the outside, and tender, juicy on the inside. The spicy ranch dressing made for perfect dipping, and a great appetiser for breakfast.
From the "Signature Omeletes" section of the breakfast menu, I went with "The Riverboat," a large omelet the menu advertises as "the size of the Mississippi." All omelets come with "Country Red" potatoes, and I went with optional onion, and diced bell pepper, after my hostess suggested they were available. Hash brown potatoes aren't on the menu, in the tradition of the bayou...
The omelete began with three eggs, which makes for a large breakfast any way you look at it, and was stuffed with thinly diced white onion, diced bell pepper, tomato and melted Monterrey Jack cheese, along with shredded cheddar cheese. Such a great omelete and a great way to begin a Friday morning!
I truly believe the most notable feature of the omelete was the "Cajun chili," which made this to be a standalone amazing omelete. The chili was rich, flavorful, spicy, but not at all spicy-hot, so to say. Topping the omelete, and combining with the goodness of the omelete, this made for an omelete worth remembering for a long time.
Oh the "Country Red" potatoes... what a delight! They were fried, red potatoes, complete with skins, and from the option given to me by Sandra, my friendly hostess, I added diced white onion along with diced red and green bell pepper. The potatoes were perfectly fried to a light, golden brown, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and made a great side to the delicious omelete. Looking back as I write this article, why didn't I order a side of gravy?
"The Riverboat" omelete, along with the side of "Country Red" potatoes made for a simply delicious breakfast, and jump-started my Friday to work out to be a great day. The menu isn't kidding when it states the omelete is "the size of the Mississippi," as it's big, and with the generous helping of potatoes, the breakfast will keep you satisfied for the rest of your day.
There are two Huckleberry's in Roseville, and I'm not sure of the ownership - Huckleberry's is a franchise - but the only thing they share is the menu, as they are six miles distant, but world's apart is service and atmosphere. I avoid the Foohills location, but the Fairway Drive location is 5-star dining any way you look at it. Check them out, and enjoy great Lousiana cuisine in Roseville! read more