On the Menu

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

February 11, 2016

Sweet Smarts About Sweethearts

By Rae Ann Varona

"For 150 years, what was first a novelty of tiny, motto-printed colored hearts has become a sentimental tradition with their image recognized by almost anyone."

February 11, 2016

Romantic Getaway to Cold Spring Tavern

By Kelli Filbin

"With a fresh red rose and flickering candle at the table, Valentine’s Day offers couples the fairy tale ending they have always dreamt of."

February 10, 2016

Foods To Love This Valentine’s Day

By Krystal Leong

Give your belly some love this V-day and try these delicious dishes

February 9, 2016

San Rafael’s Food Justice Talks

By Lianna Nakashima

UCSB group Food, Nutrition, and Basic Skills host an event entitled "Food Justice" and provides some great insight on our. nutrition

February 4, 2016

Fun Facts about Football Foods

By Preeya Patel

It has become an American tradition to sit in front of the TV on Super Bowl Sunday and eat away while anxiously watching the game. However, do you ever feel a little guilty when you’re sitting there on the couch, munch...

February 4, 2016

Jazz Up Halftime with Jambalaya

By Marisa Ratchford

"On this special day, you should celebrate your own touchdown with this recipe."