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Utah’s Microbrewery Problem

January 8, 2015 by

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 typicall...
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…and a Happy New Beer

December 12, 2014 by

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.
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Q & A: The New Face of Sweet Alley

December 4, 2014 by

On The Menu met with new owner, Nicholas Mason to discuss candy, Isla Vista and the future of the sugar business.
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Slapsgiving 2014

November 26, 2014 by

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 offic...
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To Shoot or Not to Shoot

November 24, 2014 by

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?
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Not Your Normal Thanksgiving

November 20, 2014 by

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

November 20, 2014 by

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 introdu...
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Finding a Meat-Free Medium

November 20, 2014 by

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!
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Cross-Cultural Thanksgiving Recipes

November 20, 2014 by

Every time you eat an unconventional Thanksgiving meal, a bald eagle dies...Psych! Check out these culinary upgrades to your standard turkey dinner.
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Balancing on a Buffet: Human Ecologist Presents Local Agrifood Research

November 19, 2014 by

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.
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Getting Creative at the Dining Commons: Sexy Loaded Fries

November 17, 2014 by

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

November 13, 2014 by

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

November 10, 2014 by

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

November 6, 2014 by

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

November 4, 2014 by

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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