On the Menu

March 9, 2017

Coming Up! Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science

By Marisa Ratchford

Get your tickets now for Alton Brown Live

March 8, 2017

What the Pho?: A Review of the Santa Barbara Pho Scene

By Khuyen Nguyen

An On The Menu writer and pho enthusiast gives Santa Barbara's pho scene a try.

March 2, 2017

More Than Meets the Rice

By Anna Bui

Learn how to be creative and get the most out of your rice cooker.

March 2, 2017

Here’s the Inside Scoop on The Loop

By Khuyen Nguyen

The infamous Loop doesn't seem to meet the expectations of this On The Menu writer.

March 1, 2017

Food For Freedom Fair Highlights

By Tiffany Velazquez

A recap of the gloomy weathered yet positive messages of the Food for Freedom Fair

February 23, 2017

Let’s Hang at Lao Wang

By Collin McLeod

We crossed the basics taking photos in Pardall Tunnel and emerged into I.V., unprepared for what came next. Out of the darkness was a new light in the I.V. food scene: Lao Wang Asian Street Food Restaurant.

February 23, 2017

Spend the Day at the Summerland Beach Café

By Natasha Tandler

On The Menu writer Natasha Tandler reviews one of her UCSB bucket list destinations, Summerland Beach Café.

February 22, 2017

Putting Diet Resolutions to the Test: A Week of Healthy Eating

By Tiffany Velazquez

"2017 is fully upon us, and as we’re only a few months in, it can become difficult to maintain our resolutions."

February 16, 2017

How Much Do You Lose When You Snooze?

By Khuyen Nguyen

That few extra minutes of sleep is actually costing you way more than you think!

February 16, 2017

A Very Inebriated Brewhouse Brunch

By Collin McLeod

"There wasn’t a second when our glasses were even half-empty or she wasn’t checking to make sure everything was just right."

February 16, 2017

Fight Food Insecurity at Anisq’Oyo’ Park

By Natasha Tandler

An inside look at the upcoming event: The Food for Freedom Fair

February 9, 2017

DIY Conversation Hearts

By Anna Bui

Make your own classic candy to give to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with this easy and fun recipe you can try at home

February 9, 2017

Destiny or Doom: Valentine’s Dinner Predictions About Your Relationship

By Collin McLeod

"Interestingly enough, whatever you do on Valentine’s Day with your significant other may indicate where your relationship is going"

February 8, 2017

A ‘Meating’ of Minds

By Natasha Tandler

"It really wasn’t until Sean and I finally moved into our first apartment together that I started to realize how significant our clashing eating habits were."

February 2, 2017

Confessions of an Emotional Eater and How I’ve Coped

By Collin McLeod

"I am an emotional eater, and I am coming out."

February 2, 2017

The All-Inclusive Cookie

By Natasha Tandler

The ultimate cookie to wipe away all the negative things happening in the world.