On the Menu

Happy Vegantine’s! I.V. Community Center’s Vegan Holiday Food Fair 

February 22, 2024 by

What better way for myself and others to treat ourselves to our well-deserved self-love than to get some delicious food from Isla Vista’s Valentine's Day Vegan Food Fair.
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Indulging in delight: The irresistible offerings of Kin Bakeshop

February 15, 2024 by

Located at the Turnpike Shopping Center, Kin Bakeshop crafts mochi donuts, brioche donuts and a special set of drinks inspired by Asian desserts.
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Bananas today, gone tomorrow?

February 15, 2024 by

Layers. Multiple of them can be found in onions, people, paint on walls … too complicated, a lot to reveal, often deceptive once you chip away at them. But you know what is almost exactly what i...
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Lunar New Year Festival 2024: Monterey Park’s Foodie Wonderland

February 8, 2024 by

With the Year of the Dragon on the horizon, Lunar New Year festivals are being held all across the country in celebration of the luckiest year in the Chinese zodiac.
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The best (and worst) I.V. restaurants for first dates

February 8, 2024 by

As a senior who has gone on more than a few (good and bad) dates within the confines of downtown Isla Vista, read on for my list of the best (and worst) first date locations. 
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I Açaí you! Oakberry serves up healthy, flavor-packed Brazilian delights for all

February 1, 2024 by

Tucked away at the edge of Isla Vista’s commercial avenue, Pardall Road, lies the town’s newest hidden gem. The hit chain, Oakberry, originates from Brazil and has stores across the globe. Their D...
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Sunshine, tacos and Bruce Lee: A day at Hana Kitchen

February 1, 2024 by

Hana Kitchen's teriyaki mango tacos are an exciting new venture into Asian fusion cuisine.
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Kimchi fries, wonton soup and more: Alumni-owned Asian fusion restaurant ASIA 101 serves up cozy dishes to keep you warm all winter

January 25, 2024 by

At ASIA 101, Mojo Teahouse’s fried favorites are back along with a limited menu of noodle soups and rice dishes.
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Flu vs. Food

January 25, 2024 by

With stress levels rising during the start of winter quarter and the weather starting to turn colder, catching a cold may be imminent. Fortunately, we can turn to certain foods to help combat illness ...
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Kick off winter 2024 with KOZY’s seasonal menu

January 18, 2024 by

KOZY’s winter seasonal menu is the perfect way to ring in winter quarter.
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Bringing bagels to the desert: Yetz’s Bagels opens shop at Dank Bowl Kitchen

January 18, 2024 by

Despite packing mac and cheese-filled bread bowls since 2010, Daniel Dunietz, UCSB alumnus and founder of Dank Bowl Kitchen, is on a mission to bake the best bagels in I.V.
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A simple yet flavorful strawberry & brussels sprouts chopped salad

January 12, 2024 by

Get ready to toss tradition out the window and join us on a culinary adventure where strawberries and brussels sprouts unite, proving that in the salad universe, odd couples are always the life of the...
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10 international holiday cookies

January 6, 2024 by

Cookie making around the holidays is a common tradition in households all over the world. Here are 10 traditional holiday cookie recipes from countries around the globe.
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A year of I.V. food news

December 26, 2023 by

Amidst some departures of beloved I.V. establishments, several new restaurants arrived — some alumni-owned, others with preexisting locations in Santa Barbara County — expanding the selection of d...
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Tenaya Market & Eatery’s holiday lattes: ho ho ho or no?

December 14, 2023 by

Tenaya Market & Eatery at the Santa Catalina residence hall and San Joaquin villages provides a one-stop shop for to-go fresh meals, and for the holiday season, they are offering seasonal items such a...
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