On the Menu

September 25, 2014

A Bite from the Editors

By Allison Wright, Kari Newman

On The Menu co-editors share their views on food and life.

July 22, 2014

On the Menu Goes On the Road

By Allison Wright

On The Menu Editor Allison Wright chronicles her delicious backpacking travels.

January 22, 2014

Wok on the Wild Side

By Rilla Peng

You want wild? Say hello to Wok on the Wild Side, Isla Vista’s only Chinese restaurant that opened just last Wednesday and features Sichuan-style food, a regional Chinese cuisine internationally known for its explosive...

October 30, 2013

Buddha Bowls: A Welcome Addition to the I.V. Food Court

By Allison Wright, Bianca Tran

From melons to mushrooms, BBQ chicken to volcanic cinnamon bread, Buddha Bowls brings a new set of flavors to Isla Vista — and makes us wonder why we haven’t been eating pizza out of a bowl until now...

October 16, 2013

Peace, Love and Simplicity

By Allison Wright

The first weekend of October marked the 27th annual California Avocado Festival toting the motto, “Peace, love, and guacamole.”

October 16, 2013

Avocado Appreciation

By Kari Newman

In honor of this delectable treat, the coastal region of Carpinteria has been hosting a festival for all things avocado. This year, on Oct. 4-6 the California Avocado Festival hosted their 27th annual festival.

October 2, 2013

Getting Your Italian On

By Marissa Wenzke

Isla Vista’s newest eatery, Sorriso Italiano, is looking to serve up local residents and UCSB students with the heartiest, most authentic Italian food possible.

September 26, 2013

On The Menu Takes on Russia

By Hanna Mendoza

"This weekend, I said Checkmate to Russia. She met me with a cold, unforgiving exterior; with unrequited smiles and the smell of spilled vodka."

March 6, 2013

The Red Pepper

By Tiffany Park

As an Asian from Los Angeles, the capital of award-winning Asian food, my first goal when I moved to Santa Barbara was to find a decent Asian restaurant that I could call my home away from home. It’s already my second ...

March 6, 2013

A Glossary of Asian Cuisine

By Hannah Mendoza

I’m just going to say it: Asian food can be intimidating to the English speaker. Knowing your “nori” from your “nigiri” will let you get creative with your ordering and get outside your culi...

March 6, 2013

Radical Ramen

By Staff Report

RADICAL RAMEN: Instant ramen is a finals week staple for most college kids. It’s quick, easy and tastes decent (as long as you don’t look at the ingredients). It’s also pretty damn boring. However, with a little cr...

February 20, 2013

Your Little Co-op by the Sea

By Staff Report

The Santa Barbara culinary scene is heavily influenced by trends of eating organic and local food and Isla Vista is no exception. The closest food vendor providing organic and eco-friendly options is the Isla Vista Food ...

February 6, 2013

Kickin’ it with the Kaptain

By Hanna Mendoza

As Winter Quarter got underway, I found myself getting distracted on my daily bike ride down Pardall to class. Upon passing by the Study Hall, my mouth would spontaneously start to water, I’d get a strange craving for ...

January 23, 2013

Yo’ Mama Was Wrong

By Robert Johnson

Myth: It is necessary to drink eight glasses of water a day. Fact: The “eight glasses a day” rule shouldn’t be seen as a hard and steadfast rule but rather a general guideline. Don’t forget that you also get wat...

January 9, 2013

Keeping Out of the Cold with Comfort Food

By Robert Johnson

Championship Chili Admit it: Chili is awesome. Despite however many different competitions there are for chili and the elitist chili zealots present at the cook-offs, chili is really quite a simple concept. To make chili...

November 14, 2012

An On the Menu Thanksgiving

By Robert Johnson

The smell of sweet potatoes roasting wafts throughout the house. You are surrounded by annoying in-laws and rowdy younger cousins. There’s an electric feeling in the air that just isn’t present any other time of year...