On the Menu

March 31, 2022

Rascal’s: Delicious Vegan Food Downtown

By Alice Bilyk

The first time I visited Rascal's, and every visit since, has been magical from start to finish.

March 31, 2022

What to Eat in Santa Cruz County

By Stephanie Gerson

Much like Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz has a relaxed vibe that translates into the food it has to offer. 

March 14, 2022

Irrationally Good Chocolate Pie

By Abigail Monti

While Pi Day might be a cause to practice geometric proofs, it gives my family an excuse to make our most craved dessert: chocolate pie. 

March 4, 2022

Instant Pot Vegan Chili

By Sarah Hamidi

Instant Pot Vegan Chili is a quick and easy recipe that can cook while you're studying!

March 3, 2022

Solyanka

By Chace Duma, Alice Bilyk

Solyanka, a traditional Ukrainian soup, is the perfect example of everything I love about Ukrainian cuisine.

March 3, 2022

Kyle’s Chicken House: Bringing Fried Chicken to Isla Vista

By Michelle Lee

The latest addition to the Kyle’s Restaurant Family, Kyle’s Chicken House offers a menu that revolves around fried chicken.

March 3, 2022

The United States of Espresso: A New Isla Vista Coffee Fixture

By Haydin Zogaric

If you walk down Pardall Road, you’ll find Isla Vista’s newest hidden gem: the United States of Espresso food truck.

March 1, 2022

Two Recipes for Mardi Gras

By Abigail Monti

Celebrate Mardi Gras with wallet-friendly versions of festive recipes!

February 28, 2022

A Day of Airfrying

By Faiza Mohammed

Since investing in an air fryer, I have found that it is the most efficient and healthy way to make meals, to the point that I use it to prepare nearly every meal!

February 24, 2022

Pascucci Restaurant Review

By Gaby Trachsel

If you are out with friends, on a romantic date or just really craving some pasta but don’t want to make it yourself, Santa Barbara’s Pascucci is the place to be. 

February 24, 2022

Fried Green Tomatoes

By Maya Salem

Fried green tomatoes are a quick and tasty side dish, incorporating a nutritious, immunity-boosting vegetable!

February 24, 2022

Three Protein-full Recipes

By Abigail Monti

Upgrade your breakfasts with some of these high-protein recipes!

February 17, 2022

Black-Owned Restaurants in Santa Barbara

By Michelle Lee, Dominique D'Lima

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.

February 17, 2022

Three Fantastic Black Content Creators in the “Health and Wellness” Food Space

By Chace Duma

Here are some of my favorite Black content creators within the “health and wellness” food space. These creators bring nuance, creativity and fun to a space bogged down by monotony. 

February 17, 2022

Decolonizing Our Plates and Reframing the Standards of Health

By Stephanie Gerson

Why is the epitome of health always depicted as a thin white woman eating a salad?

February 14, 2022

CLCRC and MENASA CRC Share Ways to Cook Cultural Food on a Budget

By Yuriko Chavez

On Feb. 2 the cultural resource centers presented their own recipes that result in a quick and easy meal with low-cost ingredients.