On the Menu

April 7, 2016

The Unbreakable Bond of a Cookie Sandwich

By Collin McLeod

"The group of people I was studying with and I bonded over our religious experience, and it became a part of the basis of our friendship."

April 1, 2016

One More Burrito Joint for Your Deltopia Drunchies

By Marisa Ratchford

"Who knew tortillas could even be that big?" A review of Isla Vista's newest Mexican eatery, Santa Ynez Burritos.

April 1, 2016

How to Nail That Intimidating Recipe Like a Boss!

By Marisa Ratchford

" these tips will help you ensure that the meal you make will be something you can write home to ma’ about."

April 1, 2016

Why Working on a Farm Has Been One of My Favorite College Experiences

By Taylor Nguyen

"Oftentimes, we get so engrossed in to-do lists, midterms and dirty dishes that we don’t give ourselves the proper time for self-care."

March 29, 2016

My (Too) Drunk Kitchen

By Collin McLeod

"At least Hannah Hart would be proud of us."

March 3, 2016

Spring Time Berry Loaf

By Marisa Ratchford

"It is a really simple recipe that doesn’t require much prep and leaves you plenty of time to do a few errands or read up on some articles before lecture while it bakes and sets."

March 3, 2016

I Now Pronounce You Popcorn and Movies

By Kelli Filbin

"Crazy as it sounds, the cute little fluffs of popcorn were initially banned by movie theaters, but then ultimately became the hero and saved the theater industry from collapsing during the Great Depression in 1929."

March 2, 2016

A Moving Culinary Experience

By Preeya Patel

"I never imagined eating food out of a truck parked on the side of the street, nor did I ever expect it to be the best meal I have ever had."

February 29, 2016

UCSB Foodchella Finds

By Rae Ann Varona

"With fun food, great weather and some live music, Foodchella was a great way for UCSB students and the community to spend their Sunday."

February 24, 2016

Nothing Bundt Delicious!

By Kelli Filbin

"Located a short distance from Isla Vista, Nothing Bundt Cakes just unlocked their doors and announced their grand opening on Calle Real in Goleta."

February 24, 2016

A Diner’s Guide to Dining Guides

By Rae Ann Varona

"Below are two restaurant rating systems that stemmed from and were inspired by the culture and enjoyment of going out to eat."

February 24, 2016

There is No Place Like Home

By Lianna Nakashima

"If you want to feel at 'home' enjoying traditional dishes [...] then head on over to Home and try this delicious restaurant."

February 18, 2016

It’s All Gucci at Pascucci

By Marisa Ratchford

" When I heard that Pascucci, one of State Street’s popular Italian destinations, was creating a second location at the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta, I was, needless to say, overjoyed. "

February 18, 2016

A Beer Virgin’s (Unreliable) Guide to State Street

By Collin McLeod

"Let’s get this straight: I don’t like beer. As a kid, my dad would offer me a few sips of his hellacious, hoppy, bubbly brew, and within seconds I’d realize precisely why I promised myself that beer would never di...

February 17, 2016

Breaking Isla Vista Food Basics

By Nathan Keroles

"...as a first-year, I challenged myself to see what other great food Isla Vista has to offer so that I could make a couple of recommendations for my fellow newbies."

February 16, 2016

There’s a New Soup Guy in Town

By Preeya Patel

UCSB's Soup Guy passes on the ladle to a promising successor