Soups of the Day: July 11th

• Max's Smokehouse Chili
• Cream of Fresh Mushroom
• Minestrone Tortellini (v)
• Tillamook Cheddar Broccoli ( v)

Cup/Bowl..........2.95/4.50

* includes Bread & Butter
* Crackers available
* Cheese & Onions for Chili

Style Magazine Dining Review - January 2009

The only disappointment about Max’s Deli & Catering Company was that I have not eaten there sooner. Max’s has been in Auburn for years and I have been missing the coolest eatery in Northern California. The décor is somewhere between the Carnegie Deli in New York and a San Francisco bistro, with pictures of celebrities, sports heroes, owner Max Berkowitz’ family, awards and excellent reviews adorning the walls. Max’s has been voted best deli in Auburn several times. You would have to travel far to get authentic delicatessen food as good as Max’s. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. The hot pastrami and Swiss on rye is piled high with slices of tasty meat, sweet and hot mustard, and red onion. The Roasted Turkey, Smashed Avocado and Swiss, with red onion is the tastiest California sandwich around. And, Max’s recipe for chicken salad reminds me of my grandma Sadie’s, which was the best I’d ever tasted until I had his. Delicious, crispy and tasty is the only way to describe the salt and cracked pepper kettle chips served with the sandwiches. We overindulged and also had the incredibly creamy potato salad. They also serve specialty sandwiches such as the Veggie on Grilled Ciabatta with greens, veggies, jack cheese and Max’s own sun dried tomato-basil aioli and avocado. Their fresh and hearty soups are kettle cooked in small batches, and the chili is not to be missed. Max’s is so good that I’m going back tomorrow to try the egg salad, and treat myself to a smoothie and a latte!

-- Lynell Ross

Max's Deli & Harry's Soups Heat up the night at Auburn's Black & White Ball.

Downtown Auburn was once again the scene of Auburn's annual Black & White Ball. The usual suspects were in attendance, and Max's was no exception. As the crowds swarmed the food booths, looking to scarf down all the free food they could muster, the girls of Max's Deli wasted no time in putting hot soup into the hands of excited Ball attendees. Max's would like to thank Harry's Soups of Portland, Oregon for kindly donating a portion of the soup provided by our booth that evening. It was a huge success as we served 800 -1000 attendees to the event that evening benefiting Local & National children's charities supported by The Auburn Chamber of Commerce. As seen above, "Miss Diva Extraordinaire" Lisa Rafetto, Max's 2003, was in attendance with an entourage of beautiful people. Also seen at the Ball this year was none other than Randy Trew, also Max's 2003, puffin' hard on a special-blend Stogie from the cigar bar. Julianna & The Girl Posse, were captured hammin' it up with Bunny Boy Blackenwhite (huh?). The Ball didn't go without incidents however. Yours truly witnessed an actual outhouse tippin'! And yes, there was someone in it! BAD KARMA, bro! Anyhow a good time was had by most, and a Big Up goes out Ty Rowe of Bootleggers Restaurant & Jim Brill of The Monkey Cat Restaurant who put together a great event this year, and of course all the volunteers & local restaurants who gave of their time and services to make this years Ball come together.

--T.R. Miller