Reviews

Falling for Finch & Fork’s New Fall Menu

November 1, 2019 by and

With great food and a fun time, you can’t go wrong with forking at the Finch!
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Have You Gaucho Mojo Back?

October 3, 2019 by and

Isla Vista’s favorite teahouse is finally back!
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Phresh Teas Brings Tea-riffic Flavors to Goleta

October 26, 2018 by

In the mood for a boba run?
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Uniboil Makes a Sizzling Debut

October 26, 2018 by

Come check out this delicious mix of ingredients.
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Weekend Brunch at Cajun Kitchen Cafe

October 11, 2018 by

Looking for a spot to relax with friends over a nice brunch?
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There’s No Bad Mojo Here

October 4, 2018 by and

Stop by and take life one sip at a time.
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Creamy Zucchini Pasta

September 29, 2016 by

A simply delicious recipe packed with cheese, veggies and to-die-for sauce that will impress everyone
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The Portola Brunch Defense

January 28, 2015 by

One writer fights the odds, and the layout, that inhibit the least well regarded dining common: Portola. Lianna Nakashima goes out of her way to brunch at this less than favored university housing eat...
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Aladdin Café: Garlic, Hummus and Humility at IV’s Newest Eatery

October 15, 2014 by

“There’s nothing like this here ... I want to bring a taste of Mediterranean into I.V., to bring a better image of Middle Eastern culture”
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Buddha Bowls: A Welcome Addition to the I.V. Food Court

October 30, 2013 by and

From melons to mushrooms, BBQ chicken to volcanic cinnamon bread, Buddha Bowls brings a new set of flavors to Isla Vista — and makes us wonder why we haven’t been eating pizza out of a bowl until ...
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Getting Your Italian On

October 2, 2013 by

Isla Vista’s newest eatery, Sorriso Italiano, is looking to serve up local residents and UCSB students with the heartiest, most authentic Italian food possible.
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Kickin’ it with the Kaptain

February 6, 2013 by

As Winter Quarter got underway, I found myself getting distracted on my daily bike ride down Pardall to class. Upon passing by the Study Hall, my mouth would spontaneously start to water, I’d get a ...
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The Hungry Gaucho Develops a Habit

October 31, 2012 by

In-N-Out is synonymous with an amazingly delicious burger. That would explain how up until this past year, the Habit has always evaded my attention. In my mind, no other burger could top the juicy, sa...
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The Hungry Gaucho Gives You Wings

October 31, 2012 by

Located where the late Chino’s Rock and Tacos used to stand, Angry Wings has finally opened. While the layout of the building itself remains essentially unchanged from Chino’s, the owners of Angry...
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The Hungry Gaucho: Loco for La Cantina

January 19, 2011 by

Whoever invented the breakfast burrito is my hero. And as far as good breakfast burritos go, La Cantina is the place to find one. Flavorful eggs, delicious potatoes, melting cheese, rice, fresh salsa...
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