On the Menu

May 2, 2012

What is That? A quick guide to some of the weirdest sounding Asian Foods

By Daily Nexus Staff

Asian food can be intimidating. When the ingredients of a dish read more like a list of randomized consonants and vow- els (enoki, inari and daikon, anyone?), it often seems safer to stick with old clas- sics like “chi...

May 2, 2012

Curryious?

By Daily Nexus Staff

Santa Barbara is not known for its Thai food. My personal experience is of trite décor and menus that look more like small novels. The first 20 minutes of the meal are often spent wading through pages of deep-fried app...

May 2, 2012

It’s Just So “Pho”king Good

By Daily Nexus Staff

The first week of my freshman year, when I was already unimpressed with the food at Portola, my friend introduced me to a hole-in-the-wall gem of a restaurant: Saigon Noodle House. Today, I am five weeks away from gradua...

April 18, 2012

The Hangover Cure

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

You go out frolicking with your friends down DP, have a few drinks, enjoy the night, wake up the next morning and realize you had a few more drinks than you thought. Your head is pounding and your stomach is queasy. You ...

April 18, 2012

Heatin’ Up But Not Quite On Fire

By Robert Johnson

While BBQing may be reserved for summer in most parts of the U.S., the California sun in the middle of April means it’s time to break out the grill. For those of you chosen amongst your friends to be Grillmaster, remem...

April 18, 2012

Hungry Gaucho

By Daily Nexus Staff

After a long weekend of debauch- ery, I’m lucky to roll out of bed by noon on Sunday, so you can imagine this Hungry Gaucho’s delight at finding a mouth-water- ing midday meal to cure a pounding head and churning sto...

April 4, 2012

Açaí Berries: Good for the Body, Good for the Soul

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Southern California is known for its trendsetting habits, and food is no exception. This latest culinary find is the açaí berry. Well, actually, it’s the coldest trend, because Backyard Bowls in Goleta is serving up ...

April 4, 2012

Starting Fresh in Spring

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Do you suddenly find yourself craving fresh salads with the turn of spring? Well, so do I, and that’s where my affinity for the Savoy Café & Deli comes in. This local hole-in-the-wall is a rare find with its organ...

February 8, 2012

Chocolate Dipped

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Looking for some sugar this Valentine’s Day? Whether you are lucky in love or single and ready to mingle, chocolate-dipped delicacies are the romantic remedy for any sweet tooth. The perfect celebratory sweet for this ...

February 8, 2012

Say I Love You With Sushi

By Hanna Mendoza

Nothing quite says “I love you” like sushi. No honestly, let me explain. If a guy is willing to burn a small hole in his wallet watching me delight over miniature portions of sashimi, to me, that’s dedication. We a...

February 8, 2012

Make Me Blush

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

If you’re planning to clink glasses with your significant other this Valentine’s Day, you should reserve a love seat at Blush Restaurant and Lounge. Set in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, this swanky y...

January 25, 2012

Getting Fishy

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

For the Brave: For the courageous souls looking to expand their culinary expertise past Top Ramen and Pizza Rolls, head down to the harbor for some good, old-fashioned seafood shopping. The Santa Barbara Fish Market is n...

January 11, 2012

Cheers to the New Year!

By Amanda Hill

With the start of 2012 comes all of our new year’s resolutions … work out more, quit smoking, spend more time with family and friends, find a job. This list also includes a few food-related goals: become a vegetarian...

November 16, 2011

Celebrate Hanukkah Right: Latkes and Vodka

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, winter break is a near glimmer in the future, and students are anxiously anticipating the heart of the holiday season this December. While the vast majority of students a...

November 16, 2011

Unwrapping Tamales this Christmas

By Connor Kampff

Christmas in Southern California isn’t like a Target holiday commercial. Excitement over winter swells outweighs hopes for snow, scarves are a fashion statement rather than a necessity and stop-and-go traffic is much m...

November 16, 2011

The Cold Springs Tavern

By Audrey Bachelder

“Enter ye who hunger for a little cheer and something more.”   Upon stepping into The Cold Springs Tavern, you are greeted by a candle-lit interior and hearty fireplace. Four square wooden rooms, each with its o...