On the Menu

May 19, 2016

A Hidden Gem Just Fifty Miles North

By Cori Sainte Marie

"Everything was trendy, new and something that you would find located in The Funk Zone in Santa Barbara."

May 18, 2016

Homemade Orange Juli-YAAAASS!

By Kelsey Ferrara

This simple drink only uses four ingredients and costs under ten dollars to make.

May 13, 2016

Pull Apart Pizza Bread

By Tiffany Velazquez

"This past weekend, my roommate and I decided to try out Tasty’s recipe for pull-apart pizza bread."

May 12, 2016

On The Menu Takes on the Fat Sandwiches

By On The Menu Staff

"...we needed to know just how far our willpower and stomachs could stretch"

May 11, 2016

Glamorous Gluttony at Malibu Café

By Kelli Filbin

Dining first class, up in the hills, popping champagne, eating the thrills in the fast lane, the food is great at Malibu Café

May 10, 2016

Açaí-uh Dude! How We Came To Love the Açaí Bowl

By Rae Ann Varona

"...its image exists on Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards and other social media sites. But how exactly did it come to be so popular?"

May 6, 2016

Medieval-Ish Banana Bread

By Taylor Sezen

"What makes it difficult is the fact that the recipe does not tell you a specific baking time or temperature, so have fun with it!"

May 6, 2016

Bomb Burgers at Ventura’s Bombay Bar and Grill

By Cori Sainte Marie

"After we ordered, it took about 15 minutes before the waitress walked over to us with what appeared to be heaven on a plate"

May 5, 2016

Polyjuice, Butterbeer and Muggles, Oh My!

By Kelsey Ferrara

"...we cracked open our potion books and uncovered a few classic recipes from the wizarding world"

May 5, 2016

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tierra Mia

By Tiffany Velazquez

"With a menu consisting of Latin-inspired drinks such as the Horchata Latte and the Chocolate Mexicano Frappe, it is no wonder it has been referred to as being 'like a Mexican Starbucks'..."

May 4, 2016

Recap: Carnival After Dark

By Krystal Leong

"As soon as I entered, I could smell the salty and distinct aroma of the popcorn"

May 2, 2016

A Little ‘Taste of UCSB’

By Collin McLeod

"...if that was what post-college life looks like, then it is safe to say I cannot wait to graduate."

April 28, 2016

Ike’s, Ike’s Baby!

By Annie Golay

A newcomer to the I.V. food scene, Ike’s Place is already making a name for itself in our local community.

April 28, 2016

Christmas in April: Buddy’s Bites

By Kelli Filbin

"I will say that the preparation period was incredibly simple and, not to mention, TOTALLY FUN!"

April 27, 2016

Zaytoon’s Hidden Secrets

By Kelli Filbin

"Zaytoon [...] is a hidden Lebanese restaurant that I now pronounce my latest favorite eatery"

April 26, 2016

805 Kabob Does the Job

By Tiffany Velazquez

"Lovin Oven has changed its name! 805 Kabob has opened its doors!"