Letter From The Editor: My Time With On The Menu

My time as co-editor for On the Menu has strengthened my belief that food is so much more than sustenance — it’s a bridge between cultures, an agent for change, a creative outlet, a lens into anot...
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Kyle’s Chicken House: Bringing Fried Chicken to Isla Vista

The latest addition to the Kyle’s Restaurant Family, Kyle’s Chicken House offers a menu that revolves around fried chicken.
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Black-Owned Restaurants in Santa Barbara

In honor of Black History Month, we would like to take a moment to highlight a few Black-owned restaurants and food businesses in the Santa Barbara area.
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Janchi-Guksu

Traditionally for large gatherings, janchi-guksu has an understated flavor profile that is warmly comforting — kind of like a hug in a bowl. 
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A Day of Eating in Solvang

Only a 40-minute drive away from UC Santa Barbara, Solvang is a quaint village known for its Danish-style architecture and wide variety of delicious restaurants!
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Sweet Treats for the Day of Love

Baking is a perfect way to make Valentine’s Day extra special for your loved ones!
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Claire Saffitz’s “Dessert Person”: Putting Three Recipes to the Test

Is each recipe is as easy or difficult as the book claims? Find out from home baker’s perspective.
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Cookies for Santa

There’s no better way to welcome Saint Nick into your home than with a fresh batch of cookies and a nice, cold glass of milk.
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Matcha Four Ways

Matcha has taken the world by storm with its bright green color and sweet, grassy flavor profile. Here are four matcha drink recipes to get you started in the world of Matcha!
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The Power of Food

Did you know that the vitamins and antioxidants in superfoods can likely be found in your everyday snacks?
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DIY Philz Iced Mint Mojito

Recreate this iconic drink on a budget.
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UCSB Library Prepares for Possible Fall 2020 Reopening

In addition to extensive cleaning and floor restrictions, library staff have implemented drastic changes in the structure and layout of the library to further ensure student health and safety.
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The Elephant in the Zoom: How Student Orgs Are Adapting to Virtual Member Engagement

According to the Office of Student Life, there are currently 366 registered campus organizations at UCSB, many of whom are attempting to transfer their membership services online. 
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