On the Menu

November 3, 2016

Pumpkin Seed Perils

By Collin McLeod

Collin yet again has issues in the kitchen. Here's an insight on how not to roast pumpkin seeds.

October 27, 2016

Insight into the Lineup for Ramenfest 2016

By Marisa Ratchford

To better educate yourself on all there is to know about ramen, purchase yourself a ticket to Outpost’s second annual RamenFest this Nov. 5 from 12-4 p.m.

October 27, 2016

It’s a Dog’s Life

By Tiffany Velazquez

"Next time you see some cookies lying around on the counter, you may want to take a second look and make sure you know what it is you’re eating."

October 27, 2016

Russian Congealed Salad: Resurrected and Reviewed

By Samantha Salazar

" This year, I decided to take Collin’s article a step further and actually create one of the absurdities he resurrected: Russian Congealed Salad. "

October 27, 2016

Pumpkin Spice Latte, Please!

By Irvin Tang

Yes, the pumpkin exists, and we remember not because the neighborhood market starts selling them when the first leaf falls. We all love pumpkins because they remind us of the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte.

October 25, 2016

In-N-Out: The Veggie Burger Debate

By Taylor Sezen

A writer weighs in on the important petition to add a veggie burger to In-N-Out's menu

October 21, 2016

Easy, Breezy and Cruelty Free

By Lauren Goodman

Lauren Goodman talks up the tasty upsides of a vegan diet.

October 20, 2016

The Beer Necessities: Pints for the Park 2016

By Simone Dupuy

"....we confidently surveyed the field of flowing taps below, ready to conquer the 2016 Santa Barbara Beer Fest"

October 20, 2016

My Mistakes With Meal Prep

By Collin McLeod

An On The Menu Editor attempts meal prep and learns the value of diversity

October 20, 2016

How Do You Make Good Coffee With a French Press and a Pourover Cone?

By Simone Dupuy

The Bean Queen ends her reign with some final tips about the french press and the pourover cone

October 19, 2016

In Photos: Santa Barbara and Seafood Festival 2016

By On The Menu Editor

Last Saturday, the Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival took place in downtown SB. The harbor was packed with people wanting to get a taste of locally caught and freshly prepared seafood. Along with getting to meet ...

October 13, 2016

Food for Thought

By Andrea Kariger

An On The Menu writer dives into the lingusitic history of meat.

October 13, 2016

Santa Barbara’s Pints for the Park Preview

By Simone Dupuy

"As a German-French-Irish gal — obviously predisposed to like beer, wine and drinking too much, respectively — I can’t wait to get my hands on that tasting glass"

October 13, 2016

How Do I Make the Best Coffee with a Percolator?

By Simone Dupuy

"...percolation is a great method of brewing for espresso junkies on a budget and/or those of us who need coffee strong enough to wake God himself from ethereal slumber"

October 13, 2016

PokeMee: Not Your Average PokeStop

By Matt Garnica

"With excellent customer service and an affordable price, be sure to stop by PokeMee for a delicious raw-fish meal."

October 11, 2016

The 30th Annual California Avocado Festival

By Cori Sainte Marie, Matt Garnica, Marisa Ratchford

"Why does the California Avocado Festival have a place on the humble central coast? Well, to understand why we should look back way into the past to understand California’s history with the avocado."