On the Menu

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.

February 18, 2015

Symbolically Celebrating the Lunar New Year

By Rae Ann Varona

Chinese New Year is a time for family gatherings, fireworks, gift giving, celebration and of course, feasting. If joining the culinary celebration isn't an option, feast your eyes on seven holiday staples.

February 17, 2015

OTM On the Road: Taiwan Woos with Beef Noodle Soup

By Ashley Lee

Ashley Lee reflects on a semester abroad, but more importantly, on six months of the beef noodle soup diet.

February 12, 2015

Say Bonjour to The Kabakery

By Allison Wright

OTM meets Betsy Kabaker, the baker behind I.V.’s latest dessert business

February 12, 2015

Munch Your Heart Out: Three Recipes to Share This Valentine’s Day

By Erin Gurewitz

A lonely hearts club sounds awful and cliche, but it is surprisingly fun as long as you do it right and have the right ingredients

February 12, 2015

Cheap Dates, Cheap Eats

By Kelsey Tang

With a sprinkle of ingenuity and drizzle of devotion, Valentine’s Day can become a celebration of both love and simplicity

February 11, 2015

Bomber Diary 2: Testudo Gets Tight with Shmaltz and Terrapin

By Jordan Grace

A beer review disguised in a short story. Pop open a "beer for hope" and prepare to giggle.

February 10, 2015

Eat Great Food & Help Great People: Goleta Welcomes Kyle’s Kitchen

By Julia Chung

Burgers and salads and shakes, oh my! Kyle's Kitchen serves up youth inspired favorites for a cause

February 9, 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.

February 5, 2015

Greece Without Grease: Santorini Island Grill

By Nura Gabbara

On campus, open after seven o’clock, not the same pre-made sandwiches...we’re in. The UCen finally unveils new dining option.

February 5, 2015

Weekly Food Photography Tip: Know Your Angles

By Rae Ann Varona

No matter what angle you choose, it'll be acute, right or obtuse.

February 4, 2015

Bomber Diary 1: Victory at Sea

By Allison Wright, Peter Mounteer, David Jackson

Welcome to the Bomber Diaries. These may be beer reviews, but they may not come in conventional forms. Historical fiction, poetry, a sensory exploration, anything is possible! This week we explore Ballast Point's coffee ...

February 3, 2015

Op-Ed(ible): Hershey’s Marks War on Cadbury

By Erin Gurewitz

Cadbury Dairy Milk and Caramello fans boycott Hershey's in the wake of a recent deal between the two chocolate giants. Have you taken a side?

February 2, 2015

Recreating Recipes on a Budget: the Pho Baguette

By Kelsey Tang

For those who can't venture to the Costa Mesa pho baguette mecca, making your own version of a Vietnamese style French dip is not only doable, but easier than you'd expect.