On the Menu

February 4, 2016

Super Bowl Snack Attack

By Krystal Leong

"Enjoy watching the big game and eating all the great food that goes along with it!"

February 2, 2016

The Secret Origins of Your Favorite Sodas

By Kelli Filbin

"Let’s flick back the soda tab, dive headfirst into the can and unleash the buried secrets!"

January 28, 2016

The Name Game: Kol’s to Keggs

By Kelli Filbin

"Kol’s Café transformed its name to Keggs for the purpose of specializing in breakfast foods and lunchtime meals."

January 28, 2016

Awaken Your Tastebuds With Wake Cup

By Collin McLeod

"There is one type of eatery that is beginning to outnumber I.V.’s most typical restaurants: boba shops."

January 28, 2016

No Hurry Thai Curry

By Tara O'Neil

"No matter what you throw into the pot, it’s all going to turn into a steamy, spicy, creamy, yellow heap of beauty."

January 27, 2016

Hidden Food Chains in Isla Vista

By Kelli Filbin

"The bubble of UCSB’s wonderfully lit Isla Vista is much more than just a wild college scene. Better yet, Isla Vista is a wonderland full of delicious meals and restaurant chains that have fed students for decades. Her...

January 22, 2016

A Guide to Asian Soups: China, Japan, Vietnam

By Rae Ann Varona

Keep yourself warm this El Nino with these authentic Asian soups

January 21, 2016

Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

By Matt Garnica

Losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle are usually the most popular resolutions of the new year, but in many cases, people only hold on to them for a week or two; we have made it to that point in the year. While ...

January 21, 2016

Banana Bread Bites

By Krystal Leong

A new healthy twist to classic banana bread

January 14, 2016

Cooking Your Favorite Meal: Anyone Can Do It

By Marisa Ratchford

Turn your favorite mealtime obsession into something you can write home to mom about

January 14, 2016

Facebook, The Food Blog?

By Collin McLeod

It seems every time you scroll through Facebook these days, you are bombarded with quick recipe videos

January 13, 2016

Want S’more?

By Matt Garnica

You know you've been craving s'more it's time you treat yourself

January 7, 2016

How to Fail at Being Vegan in Two Days

By Taylor Nguyen

An On The Menu Writer attempts to cut out all animal-based products and proves that willpower cannot not defeat the almighty dairy gods

January 7, 2016

Your Place Is My Place

By Lianna Nakashima

A UCSB Family takes a trip to a family-owned local restaurant and satisfies everyone's preferences

December 3, 2015

Competition Caffeine: Yerba Mate vs. Coffee

By Matt Garnica

"Yerba mate has boomed into college campuses, hoping to give students a healthier alternative to other caffeinated drinks. But how efficient can an herbal tea be in keeping us students awake?"

December 3, 2015

Breakfast At Its Best

By Krystal Leong

"Try one of these quick and easy breakfast ideas to get you fueled up"