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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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Panera Bread’s Positive Changes

May 26, 2015 by

On May 5, 2015 Panera Bread Company announced in a press release that all artificial ingredients will be removed from their menu by the end of 2016, including but not limited to artificial coloring an...
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The Graffiti Cow’s New Resident: Sublime

May 22, 2015 by

A brand new restaurant with an intriguing name and a locally renowned location makes for a tasty evening on Milpas Street
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Memorial Day Recipes: IPA Cupcakes

May 21, 2015 by

"We at On The Menu stand by one belief: At the heart of every human unit (be it family, friendship or larger community), there is a place for food. Sharing food and drink, by necessity, brings people ...
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Memorial Day Recipes: Potato Salad

May 21, 2015 by

"For me, this holiday was all about coming together for the support and love we need as the summer days ebb ever closer, and here at UCSB during our time of remembrance of those lives lost last year, ...
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Memorial Day Recipes: Marmalade-Glazed Grilled Salmon

May 21, 2015 by

"Friends and family alike always enjoy the unique combination of zing from the orange marmalade, grated orange peel, rice vinegar and cayenne in contrast to the supple, delicate salmon."
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Memorial Day Recipes: Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

May 21, 2015 by

"This dish is the perfect, sneaky way to get those salad-haters a dose of their veggies disguised with vibrant colors and flavor"
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A Century-Old Treasure

May 20, 2015 by

A spontaneous trip to the small Scottish town of Callander transformed into a magical encounter with a 1925 personal journal and collection of recipes
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