On the Menu

April 2, 2015

Waffle Window to the Soul

By Allison Wright

Some say that life is series of soul-searching moments, one following another. We may never truly find that much sought-after goal, but every once in a while, we catch a glimpse. Peer through the panes into a little slic...

April 2, 2015

The Pros and Cons of the Four Dining Commons

By Lianna Nakashima

n The Menu takes on the perennial debate: Which dining common is the most highly revered among freshman?

March 31, 2015

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Both Delightfully and Sickly Sweet

By Kelsey Tang

A global sensation, the lovable Japanese character will launch its own Hello Kitty Cafe in Orange County this upcoming summer. In order to build anticipation, the company has released their exuberantly pink Hello Kitty C...

March 9, 2015

OTM On The Road: A Gatsby-esque Dinner in Aspen

By Claire Nuttall

Alight from a horse drawn sleigh. Hear the crunch of your boots on packed snow. Remove your coat and gaze on the exposed wood beams of Aspen's Pine Creek Cookhouse.

March 5, 2015

Munch & Muse: The Great M&M Taste Test

By Simone Dupuy

Ten reasons why you should totally eat every type of M&M, and maybe ten reasons why you shouldn't.

March 5, 2015

A Caffeine Addict’s Guide to Santa Barbara: The Daily Grind

By Julia Chung

Take a break from your daily grind at The Daily Grind.

March 4, 2015

Purim: A Time to Drink, Eat and be Merry

By Erin Gurewitz

Tomorrow is without a doubt the most joyous holiday on the Jewish Calendar, Purim, partly because of Hamantashen. Make the traditional triangular, jam filled cookie with this recipe

March 3, 2015

The Rotating Tap

By On The Menu Editor

For those too lazy to check each individual restaurant, we do it for you. Check "The Rotating Tap" every week for the latest information on craft beer draughts in I.V.

March 2, 2015

Miso Hungry: A Novelty Restaurant

By Kelsey Tang

Me-so hungry...for what? If you don't mind riffs on raw fish, maybe a sushirrito is for you.

February 27, 2015

Gluten-Free Bakery Wows Gluten-Eaters

By Erin Gurewitz

Even if you don't believe in eating gluten-free, these wheat-free treats are worth a try!

February 26, 2015

Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro

By Solène Rouvier

"For those of you who ever had the opportunity to go live in another country, chances are great that at some point, your started missing you home country’s food. A lot." French writer Solene is finally reunited with a ...

February 26, 2015

A Caffeine Addict’s Guide to Santa Barbara: SB RoCo

By Julia Chung, On The Menu Editor

Let’s just get to the facts: we have taste-bud boners for coffee shops. But sometimes, we get stuck hitting the same shop day after day. So if you’re ready to swing into a new coffee-shop fling, be prepared, On The M...

February 25, 2015

The Natural Cafe: Affordable, Fresh, Nutritious

By Lianna Nakashima

If you haven't tried the Natural Cafe, perhaps today is a day for firsts!

February 23, 2015

Giovanni’s Booze and Brunch

By Marisa Ratchford

Did you know that Gio's offers brunch? OTM reviews some of the pizza-and-beer haven's newest menu items.

February 19, 2015

Hanging Out with the Soup Guy

By Rae Ann Varona, Solène Rouvier

Believe it or not, UCen Dining's soups are indeed made by a real human. Get to know the Soup Guy through this exclusive interview, or stop by and chat at noon in the arbor today, Feb. 19.

February 19, 2015

Lunar New Year, Korean Style

By Julia Chung

Maybe you are familiar with red envelopes, fire crackers and parading dragons, but Luna New Year has its own culinary traditions in Korea.