On the Menu

October 21, 2015

Dining Commons Revamped

By Lianna Nakashima

Tired of dining common food already? here are a few tips and tricks to upgrade your plate

October 19, 2015

Four Fruits You Wish You’d Known About Sooner

By Whitney Chen

Apples and Bananas are so yesterday try some of these delicious fruits instead

October 15, 2015

My First Meal Cooked In I.V.

By Matt Garnica

A delicious meal that is easy to make. That is, once you are brave enough to give up frozen foods

October 15, 2015

Former Gaucho Teaches Us How to Ball on a Budget

By Taylor Nguyen

A UCSB alumnus has created a resource for her fellow gauchos to find great deals on local Santa Barbara restuarants

October 13, 2015

Costco Samples: Unlimited Freebies?

By Matt Garnica

How many trips to the sample cart does it take to get you kicked out? The world may never know

October 8, 2015

Peace Love and Guacamole

By Marisa Ratchford

The 29th annual Avocado Festival was last weekend and one reporter gets you the scoop or the "dip" on the best eats at the festival

October 7, 2015

My Mother’s Cooking: Albondigas Soup

By Collin McLeod

"As a former chubby kid, most of my early childhood memories are surrounded by food. I was the proudest member of the Clean Plate Club to say the least, and there was a reason for that. My mom was one hell of a cook."

October 6, 2015

The Best and Worst of Carrillo’s Frozen Yogurt

By Lianna Nakashima

With so many rotating options of Fro-yo at Carrillo dining Commons, On the Menu has compiled a guide to help you through your after-meal selections

September 30, 2015

Eating the Italian Way

By Lianna Nakashima

One of our writers spent the summer visiting Italy and noted some differences between eating habits here in the states and eating the Roman way

September 24, 2015

Beans! Beans! The Musical Fruit

By Marisa Ratchford

Eight Layers of dip to kick start your Kickback

September 17, 2015

Eating Around the World in San Diego

By Taylor Nguyen

San Diego is home to many different cultures that make it a great destination to visit. While you're there try some of these awesome restaurants to send your taste buds on a trip around the world.

September 8, 2015

Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Soup With Rosemary

By Taylor Nguyen

Getting wisdom teeth removed can ruin your mood and your appetite but this creamy soup concoction can be a saving grace in a world where solid food is not permitted

August 27, 2015

Welcome to Isla Vista!

By Marisa Ratchford

On The Menu's Editor welcomes you to the colorful world of eating in Isla Vista along with a suggestion of cool places to eat

August 7, 2015

Pesto With A Twist

By Taylor Nguyen

A new take on the delicious sauce that is pesto, only this time with asparagus instead of basil, super easy and very yummy

July 30, 2015

Your Very Own Kitchen

By Marisa Ratchford

A beginner's guide to a successful space for cooking, complete with a list of basic cookware essentials and two recipes to inspire the chef within

July 11, 2015

The Low Down On Downtown Eats

By Lianna Nakashima

Do you have awesome plans to catch a show downtown in the popular mucus center? Need a good restaurant to complete your amazing evening? Here we have compiled a list of those conveniently located and renowned eateries th...