On the Menu

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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Not Blown Away at Le Café, Lacking Splendor at Blend Me Tender

"...I wish the food was as good as the decor."
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The Hidden Gem at Camino Real Marketplace

"If you’re looking to get away from I.V. and have a bit of a sweet tooth, Anna’s Bakery is the way to go!"
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Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Presents: Buena Onda

"My mouth watered as I took in the smells around me: sage, barbeque smoke and a general respect for our planet"
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Brownie in a Mug

"One recipe that always fills the sugary void in my heart (and stomach) is a microwavable brownie in a mug"
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Ice Cream Bread

"After watching a short 30-second video, I had to put this recipe to the test."
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Culinary Confessions of a College Freshman

"In the dorms, it is nearly impossible to exert a semblance of creative control over one’s meals. Last Friday, my friends and I sought to defy this assumption by attempting to bake cookies and brown...
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My Cooking Journey: From Eek to On Fleek

I transferred to UCSB last fall with a set list of things I planned on adjusting to. Some of these things included the quarter system, larger class sizes, meeting new people and living two hours away ...
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