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Los Angeles in Seven Days, Seven Meals

No one questions L.A.'s position as a food destination, but sometimes it seems like you need a guide to figure out which little restaurant is a winner and which is just another waste of time. This sel...
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Armpit No More: Good Eats in Barstow

One self-proclaimed desert rat gives you the inside scoop on the best pit stops to take on your I.V. to L.V. road trip.
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Waffle Window to the Soul

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 pane...
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The Pros and Cons of the Four Dining Commons

n The Menu takes on the perennial debate: Which dining common is the most highly revered among freshman?
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The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck: Both Delightfully and Sickly Sweet

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

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.
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Munch & Muse: The Great M&M Taste Test

Ten reasons why you should totally eat every type of M&M, and maybe ten reasons why you shouldn't.
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A Caffeine Addict’s Guide to Santa Barbara: The Daily Grind

Take a break from your daily grind at The Daily Grind.
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Purim: A Time to Drink, Eat and be Merry

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
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The Rotating Tap

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.
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Miso Hungry: A Novelty Restaurant

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

Even if you don't believe in eating gluten-free, these wheat-free treats are worth a try!
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Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro

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

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, b...
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The Natural Cafe: Affordable, Fresh, Nutritious

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