On the Menu

Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Soup With Rosemary

September 8, 2015 by

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
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Welcome to Isla Vista!

August 27, 2015 by

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
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Pesto With A Twist

August 7, 2015 by

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

July 30, 2015 by

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
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The Low Down On Downtown Eats

July 11, 2015 by

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 ...
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Beat The Heat!

July 3, 2015 by

The temperature is rising and, with that in mind, it's more and more important to find ways to keep you cool. Take a few tips from On The Menu on what to eat to "beat the heat"
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“Fed Up” and Hungry for Change

June 25, 2015 by

An insightful documentary titled "Fed Up" enlightened one of our writers to investigate the true costs of cooking at home versus the processed fast food
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Nicole Pavlovsky: UCSB Alumnus, Blooming Food Blogger

June 25, 2015 by

A sit-down lunch with one of UCSB's alumni, Nicole Pavlovsky,as she talks about her growing success with her food blog
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Need a Restaurant for Your Celebratory Dinner?

June 5, 2015 by

Have plans for a nice celebratory meal to mark the huge milestone you have accomplished, On The Menu has compiled a list of restaurants for all your dining experiences
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Seven Culinary Things You Need to Try Before you Leave SB

June 5, 2015 by

We asked a select group of graduating seniors and local residents their culinary secrets and compiled their answers to give you a list of things your taste buds have to try before you leave Santa Barb...
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Shave It Celebrates National Splurge Day

June 4, 2015 by

National Splurge Day is this June 18th and Shave It will be having a special giveaway of Blue Hawaiian Shave Ice treat from 12-9 p.m.
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I.S.L.A. Carte’s Spring into Summer

June 1, 2015 by

"Last Tuesday, I.S.L.A. Carte provided a tasting outside of the SRB with the theme “Spring into Summer.” The cart only used in-season and locally grown produce."
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The Italian Experience: Ravioli’s in Capri

May 29, 2015 by

"My friends and I have ordered simply so as to taste each ingredient like a piece of art in and of itself, unmarred by another."
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Candy Crew’s Dip on Oreos

May 28, 2015 by

The Candy Crew is back for another lesson on sweet treats you should eat, this time their target was a sampling of ten variations of Milk's Favorite Cookie
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Upcoming Isla Vista DIPA Festival will Quench Insatiable Hop Cravings

May 27, 2015 by

"This Saturday, Woodstock’s Pizza will host the first-ever Isla Vista DIPA Festival, where Double India Pale Ales will take over the taps on May 30 for the entire day"
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