On the Menu

October 19, 2017

Fall-tastic First Food Forays

By Hannah Karim

Here are a few recipes to spook-ify your Fall quarter

October 12, 2017

Alternative Uses for Your Szechuan Sauce

By Marisa Ratchford, Tiffany Velazquez

It's about to get weird.

October 12, 2017

Szechuan Sauce Recipe Revealed

By Tiffany Velazquez

The top secret recipe to this coveted sauce has come to light.

October 12, 2017

Fed Up With Fandoms: Why the “Rick and Morty” and McDonald’s Issue is Toxic and Downright Stupid

By Marisa Ratchford

If you waited in line for two hours for your precious sauce then this article will probably piss you off.

October 5, 2017

Fried Chicken Meet Burger: Bro-ing Down with Josh Scherer

By Marisa Ratchford

A bro-tastic chicken sandwich to up your kitchen game.

October 5, 2017

What Is Your Late Night Craving?

By Tiffany Velazquez

A ranking of options that will satisfy your late night food cravings.

October 5, 2017

Tips for Creating Brand New Pasta-bilities

By Marisa Ratchford

Tips for all you pasta newbies.

September 28, 2017

Trend Alert: Poke Shops Opening in Isla Vista

By Marisa Ratchford, Tiffany Velazquez

First it was vegans, then fidget spinners, and now it is Poke Shops in Isla Vista.

September 28, 2017

Aesthetically Appetizing

By Tiffany Velazquez

How to make Pinterest-perfect recipes with ease.

September 21, 2017

Tantalizing Taco Salad

By Marisa Ratchford

Dip your toe in the metaphorical kitchen sink with this super easy recipe.

September 21, 2017

Grab ‘N’ Go

By Tiffany Velazquez

Snacks to get you through your first week back to school

September 21, 2017

Why Choosing Santa Barbara Was the Smartest Decision You Ever Made

By Marisa Ratchford

The On The Menu Editor explains how her Santa Barbara culinary experiences shaped her decision to attend UCSB

August 24, 2017

How to Avoid the Freshman 15

By Marisa Ratchford

You know you're worried about so here are some tips to keep you in check.

August 24, 2017

Any Way You Slice It: A Guide to Eating Pizza at UCSB

By Marisa Ratchford

Everything you need to know regarding the slices and dices of your local pizza joints.

August 24, 2017

Your Kitchen Dorm Packing List

By Tiffany Velazquez

A guide to keeping your fridge stocked with pure happiness.

July 29, 2017

Rincon Brewery Isla Vista, Where Everything But Good Beer Remains Untapped

By Simone Dupuy

Gio's replaced suddenly by Rincon Brewery, but will it make a lasting impression?