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Getting Creative at the Dining Commons: Sexy Loaded Fries

Sick of bland food? Jennifer Kim reminds us all that even at the dining commons, "Yes baby. Cheese is life!"
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OTM On The Road: Next Stop Praha

The journey continues in the Golden City of the Czech Republic: Prague. Follow along on a whirlwind exploration of dumplings, pilsner and gypsy punk in the heart of Bohemia.
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Los Agaves Expands Into Goleta

Marisa Ratchford never judges a book by its cover, but she does judge a Mexican restaurant by its chips and guac.
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The Vendors of the Santa Barbara Public Market

A little dose of neighborhood charm might just be stealing the show away from the famed shopping found on State Street.
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6 Best Brain Foods to Get You Through Midterms

Survive to the end of this article and I’ll tell you some of the best foods that’ll make midterm season that much more bearable.
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Spreading the Love

Family owned Lovin Oven smells like home for the experienced and welcomes three newcomers with succulent shawarma.
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Expectations Vs Reality: Halloween Edition

Release the Martha Stewert within, or at least chow down on your failed attempts.
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A Brief History of Candy Corn

Did you know that the little yellow, white and orange sweet has been a Halloween favorite for more than a century?
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Trick or treat, but don’t forget to preheat: How to Make Your Own Shrunken Heads

Need some edible Halloween ornaments? Why not take a turn to the deliciously morbid?
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UCensation Attracts Students with Free Smells, Sounds and Samples

Comprised of cheap burgers, a pumpkin carving contest, photo booth and free samples, the event served as a convenient stress reliever for midterms
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New Shave Ice Shop Assuages Your Sweet Tooth

If ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice made a baby, you would get Shave It.
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Do’s & Donuts

It's never too late for a donut review. OTM takes on the munchies joint we've always dreamed of.
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Photo Finds from the Gaucho Farmers Market

The UCSB Gaucho Certified Farmers Market is a great place to get some fresh organic produce and artisan goods, get familiar with your food and meet local farmers and artisans. Every Wednesday from 11 ...
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Three Recipes to Try on National Food Day

Not sure how to start "eating real?" Let the OTM staff help you out with these easy, feel good meals.
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Granola Culture: Live

Kiana Fatemi describes what its like living the hippy-crunchy life...and her Dad's endeavors in making yogurt from scratch.
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