Elizabeth Wagmeister

April 18, 2012

The Hangover Cure

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

You go out frolicking with your friends down DP, have a few drinks, enjoy the night, wake up the next morning and realize you had a few more drinks than you thought. Your head is pounding and your stomach is queasy. You ...

April 4, 2012

Açaí Berries: Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Southern California is known for its trendsetting habits, and food is no exception. This latest culinary find is the açaí berry. Well, actually, it’s the coldest trend, because Backyard Bowls in Goleta is serving up ...

April 4, 2012

Starting Fresh in Spring

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Do you suddenly find yourself craving fresh salads with the turn of spring? Well, so do I, and that’s where my affinity for the Savoy Café & Deli comes in. This local hole-in-the-wall is a rare find with its organ...

February 8, 2012

Chocolate Dipped

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Looking for some sugar this Valentine’s Day? Whether you are lucky in love or single and ready to mingle, chocolate-dipped delicacies are the romantic remedy for any sweet tooth. The perfect celebratory sweet for this ...

February 8, 2012

Make Me Blush

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

If you’re planning to clink glasses with your significant other this Valentine’s Day, you should reserve a love seat at Blush Restaurant and Lounge. Set in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, this swanky y...

January 25, 2012

Getting Fishy

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

For the Brave: For the courageous souls looking to expand their culinary expertise past Top Ramen and Pizza Rolls, head down to the harbor for some good, old-fashioned seafood shopping. The Santa Barbara Fish Market is n...

November 16, 2011

Celebrate Hanukkah Right: Latkes and Vodka

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, winter break is a near glimmer in the future, and students are anxiously anticipating the heart of the holiday season this December. While the vast majority of students a...

October 19, 2011

Back to Basics: Halloween at Lane Farms

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

While Halloween in I.V. translates to three nights of costumes and cocktails, the more traditional experience includes carving the perfect jack-o’-lantern. So where will you find your perfect pumpkins for this spooky n...