On the Menu

On The Menu Takes on the Fat Sandwiches

"...we needed to know just how far our willpower and stomachs could stretch"
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Glamorous Gluttony at Malibu Café

Dining first class, up in the hills, popping champagne, eating the thrills in the fast lane, the food is great at Malibu Café
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Açaí-uh Dude! How We Came To Love the Açaí Bowl

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

"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!"
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Bomb Burgers at Ventura’s Bombay Bar and Grill

"After we ordered, it took about 15 minutes before the waitress walked over to us with what appeared to be heaven on a plate"
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Polyjuice, Butterbeer and Muggles, Oh My!

"...we cracked open our potion books and uncovered a few classic recipes from the wizarding world"
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tierra Mia

"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'..."
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Recap: Carnival After Dark

"As soon as I entered, I could smell the salty and distinct aroma of the popcorn"
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A Little ‘Taste of UCSB’

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

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

"I will say that the preparation period was incredibly simple and, not to mention, TOTALLY FUN!"
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Zaytoon’s Hidden Secrets

"Zaytoon [...] is a hidden Lebanese restaurant that I now pronounce my latest favorite eatery"
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805 Kabob Does the Job

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

"They say that chocolate is good for the heart, so triple chocolate must be good for the soul."
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Badass Produce on a Budget

I hope you’re ready to get excited about seasonal produce, because it rocks! Seriously.
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