First Bites

February 26, 2015

Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro

By Solène Rouvier

"For those of you who ever had the opportunity to go live in another country, chances are great that at some point, your started missing you home country’s food. A lot." French writer Solene is finally reunited with a ...

February 26, 2015

A Caffeine Addict’s Guide to Santa Barbara: SB RoCo

By Julia Chung, On The Menu Editor

Let’s just get to the facts: we have taste-bud boners for coffee shops. But sometimes, we get stuck hitting the same shop day after day. So if you’re ready to swing into a new coffee-shop fling, be prepared, On The M...

February 25, 2015

The Natural Cafe: Affordable, Fresh, Nutritious

By Lianna Nakashima

If you haven't tried the Natural Cafe, perhaps today is a day for firsts!

February 23, 2015

Giovanni’s Booze and Brunch

By Marisa Ratchford

Did you know that Gio's offers brunch? OTM reviews some of the pizza-and-beer haven's newest menu items.

February 10, 2015

Eat Great Food & Help Great People: Goleta Welcomes Kyle’s Kitchen

By Julia Chung

Burgers and salads and shakes, oh my! Kyle's Kitchen serves up youth inspired favorites for a cause

February 5, 2015

Greece Without Grease: Santorini Island Grill

By Nura Gabbara

On campus, open after seven o’clock, not the same pre-made sandwiches...we’re in. The UCen finally unveils new dining option.

January 22, 2015

Sweet Alley: Since When? Since Now.

By Marisa Ratchford

With less sun, another batch of boring classes and spring break so far off in the distance, it can be tough to stay on top of it all. With an innate need to stay happy despite the odds, the Winter Quarter brings out the ...

January 15, 2015

Join The Club: Fine Dining any Day of the Week

By Lianna Nakashima

The Ucen's The Club transports visitors—including undergrads—from an everyday college campus to a fine dining experience.

November 10, 2014

Los Agaves Expands Into Goleta

By Marisa Ratchford

Marisa Ratchford never judges a book by its cover, but she does judge a Mexican restaurant by its chips and guac.

November 3, 2014

Spreading the Love

By Frank Horne

Family owned Lovin Oven smells like home for the experienced and welcomes three newcomers with succulent shawarma.

October 29, 2014

New Shave Ice Shop Assuages Your Sweet Tooth

By Mackenzie Hart

If ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice made a baby, you would get Shave It.

October 27, 2014

Do’s & Donuts

By Danielle Watson

It's never too late for a donut review. OTM takes on the munchies joint we've always dreamed of.

October 22, 2014

One Year Later, Still Packing Bowls

By Taylor Templeton

"after only three weeks living in the Isla Vista area, I had already packed three bowls..."