On the Menu

May 12, 2022

Tortellini and Bean Soup for Windy Spring Days

By Maya Salem

A comforting hearty way to end a long, windy day.

May 6, 2022

Zócalo, A Piece of Mexico City, Arrives at Isla Vista

By Pricila Flores

Mexico City is home to the plaza Zócalo, where people celebrate, and everyone feels the annual celebratory yell on Mexico’s Independence Day. Now, Isla Vista has their own Zócalo. 

May 5, 2022

Plant-Based/Keto Ice Cream: A History and Review

By Abigail Monti

I encourage you to give plant-based and/or keto ice creams a try — with dozens of brands and flavors on the market, you’re bound to find one you love.

May 5, 2022

Carrillo, My Beloved: A Review of Dining Hall Food

By Faith Talamantez

Carrillo, with all my heart, I love you, and you will forever be my favorite dining hall. 

April 28, 2022

Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos

By Stephanie Gerson

These jackfruit taquitos make the perfect appetizer, and will definitely be a crowd pleaser at your next gathering!

April 28, 2022

Fonio: The West African Grain of the Future

By Chace Duma

The history of Fonio, and Yolélé’s mission as a company, are fascinating, wonderful, and world-healing.

April 21, 2022

A Night at Captain Fatty’s

By Celine Pun

When my out-of-town friends come to visit next, I will bring them to this amazing microbrewery and pizzeria, perfect place to catch up, drink and dine.

April 21, 2022

Zócalo: An I.V. Newcomer

By Maiyan Pearl

Just like the main square, Zócalo hopes to be a central meeting place for Isla Vista students.

April 21, 2022

Farmers Market Finds: Camino Real Marketplace

By Yuriko Chavez, Stephanie Gerson

The Goleta farmers market prides itself with unbeatable prices, high-quality produce and the most welcoming vendors.

April 14, 2022

bouchon: A High Dining Experience

By Sarah Hamidi

Opened in 1998, bouchon prides itself on great, local ingredients from the Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market and local Santa Barbara-made wine. 

April 14, 2022

“Say Cheese!” Vegan Cheese Alternatives at the I.V. Food Co-op

By Yuriko Chavez, Haydin Zogaric

On April 6th, the Isla Vista Food Cooperative hosted a vegan cheese tasting for vegans and non-vegans alike, so we went to see what it was all about!

April 14, 2022

A Refreshing Springtime Pasta Salad

By Abigail Monti

With heatwave after heatwave rolling through Isla Vista, it’s time to put warm winter dishes to the side. Save yourself some sweat and try out this super easy, chilled pasta salad instead. 

April 10, 2022

Zaytoon: Lebanese Cuisine Downtown

By Celine Pun

If you are looking for a fairy tale ambiance for an intimate celebration of surviving another chaotic quarter, check out Zaytoon, a Lebanese restaurant on 209 E. Canon Perdido St. in downtown Santa Barbara.

April 7, 2022

Best Coffee Shops Near UCSB

By Sophia Lovell

Many lattes, baked goods and study sessions later — I have for you, the most well-known coffee spots near UCSB.

April 7, 2022

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

By Maya Salem

Between the fibrous quinoa and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, this breakfast bowl is a surprisingly nutritious start to the day.

March 31, 2022

Cacio e Pepe Two Ways

By Melvin Ventura, Albert Pham

A blend of cheese, pepper and pasta makes cacio e pepe one of the most simple pasta dishes that you could make.