On the Menu

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. 

February 10, 2022

Red Wine Risotto for Two

By Chace Duma, Alice Bilyk

Risotto is romantic. Red wine is romantic. Why not put the two together this Valentine’s Day?

February 10, 2022

Valentine’s Day Desserts

By Dominique D'Lima

Make your Valentine’s Day a little sweeter with these easy and tasty desserts!

February 10, 2022

The Best Desserts in the OC

By Melvin Ventura, Elena Aquilanti

Orange County is a vast Southern California paradise filled with beaches, theme parks and most importantly: amazing food.

February 3, 2022

A Simple Yet Elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner

By Haydin Zogaric

If, like me, you’re looking to treat your significant other to a special evening, this meal is perfect.

February 3, 2022

Three Winter Soup Recipes

By Dominique D'Lima

Have you been feeling like all the food you’re eating is just too solid?

January 27, 2022

Half Baked Harvest & A Weekend Refresh

By Elena Aquilanti

With an easy, homemade jam swirled through a vanilla cake batter and a decadent, white chocolate frosting, this cake is a simple yet delicious way to impress your friends or family.