On the Menu

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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Giovanni’s Booze and Brunch

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

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.
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Lunar New Year, Korean Style

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

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 sta...
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