On the Menu

January 28, 2015

The Portola Brunch Defense

By Lianna Nakashima

One writer fights the odds, and the layout, that inhibit the least well regarded dining common: Portola. Lianna Nakashima goes out of her way to brunch at this less than favored university housing eatery. Here's why.

January 27, 2015

McDonald’s Celebrates 44 Years of the Egg McMuffin

By Robert Johnson

In honor of Herb Peterson Day, OTM relates some of the implications of one of McDonald's most iconic menu items.

January 22, 2015

Sweet Alley: Since When? Since Now.

By Marisa Ratchford

With less sun, another batch of boring classes and spring break so far off in the distance, it can be tough to stay on top of it all. With an innate need to stay happy despite the odds, the Winter Quarter brings out the ...

January 22, 2015

Weekly Food Photography Tip: Lighting

By Rae Ann Varona

Food photography is probably one of the most popular kinds of photography right now. If you aren’t a fan of food photography, keep reading and see if you change your mind. If you are a fan of capturing your culinary fi...

January 15, 2015

Join The Club: Fine Dining any Day of the Week

By Lianna Nakashima

The Ucen's The Club transports visitors—including undergrads—from an everyday college campus to a fine dining experience.

January 8, 2015

Utah’s Microbrewery Problem

By Allison Wright

Whose problem is it? The state's, the drinkers, or the brewers themselves? All of the above. Craft beer faces incalculable obstacles in the Beehive state, where absurd laws lead to a world of typically low ABV, subversiv...

December 12, 2014

…and a Happy New Beer

By Allison Wright

On The Menu amassed a collection of six limited release and holiday beers, (all conveniently available at I.V.’s KnB), with the intent of determining which are worth the hype.

December 4, 2014

Q & A: The New Face of Sweet Alley

By Allison Wright

On The Menu met with new owner, Nicholas Mason to discuss candy, Isla Vista and the future of the sugar business.

November 26, 2014

Slapsgiving 2014

By Lacy Wright

Maybe you have seen Facebook photo albums or noticed the the hashtag trending on Twitter. Perhaps you have taken part in one yourself. Friendsgiving reigns this November and just in time for the official holiday, one OTM...

November 24, 2014

To Shoot or Not to Shoot

By Rae Ann Varona

So you get a South Coast Three-Way. You're famished but your dozens of followers NEED to see those luscious layers of meat. Do you snap a pic?

November 20, 2014

Not Your Normal Thanksgiving

By Allison Wright

Who says Thanksgiving needs to follow an equation? OTM mixes it up with recipes and stories far from the norm.

November 20, 2014

Asian Thanksgiving Alternatives

By Kelsey Tang

As we annually and anxiously wait for Thanksgiving to finally peek through the nipping winds of November, my family routinely diverges from the classic feast and instead reinvents the foods by introducing Asian influence...

November 20, 2014

Finding a Meat-Free Medium

By Marisa Ratchford

Being vegetarian can be hard, especially when everyone else at the table shovels back forkfuls of poultry. Mushroom Gravy and uber-appetizing yams will make the meat-eaters jealous!

November 20, 2014

Cross-Cultural Thanksgiving Recipes

By Lisa Maillard

Every time you eat an unconventional Thanksgiving meal, a bald eagle dies...Psych! Check out these culinary upgrades to your standard turkey dinner.

November 19, 2014

Balancing on a Buffet: Human Ecologist Presents Local Agrifood Research

By Allison Wright

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center Kicks off a new series of talks with a heavy hitting lecture on food systems and environmentally conscious diets and a reception with of local food delights.

November 17, 2014

Getting Creative at the Dining Commons: Sexy Loaded Fries

By Jennifer Kim

Sick of bland food? Jennifer Kim reminds us all that even at the dining commons, "Yes baby. Cheese is life!"