On the Menu

New restaurants, notable closures and food news in and around I.V.

January 26, 2023 by Chace Duma and Stephanie Gerson

The Daily Nexus On the Menu Team wants to ring in the new year by highlighting some recent changes in Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene.
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(Olive Garden copycat) Chicken gnocchi soup: The ultimate rainy day recipe

January 26, 2023 by Abigail Monti

Made in one pot in under an hour, this recipe takes less time than driving to the nearest Olive Garden in Oxnard!
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The best things I ate in 2022

January 19, 2023 by Stephanie Gerson

Stephanie shares her favorite meals from Santa Barbara restaurants in 2022.
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Potato Kugel: Not your typical casserole

January 19, 2023 by Joey Sable

This potato kugel is practically a latke recipe but baked in a dish, creating a crisp exterior with a smooth and creamy interior texture.
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Christmas chai latte: recreating the classic Dutch Bros holiday drink

December 23, 2022 by Pihu Jain

A recipe inspired by the "Christmas Morning" drink from Dutch Bros.
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Spread holiday cheer with this nonalcoholic cranberry pomegranate spritz

December 10, 2022 by Stephanie Gerson

Destress during the holidays with this festive and flavorful mocktail!
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A Hainanese Chicken Friendsgiving

December 2, 2022 by Max Yim

A somewhat nontraditional Friendsgiving, an introspective view on my journey making Hainanese Chicken, and how food brings people together.
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Salmon Wellington: A terrific turkey alternative

November 24, 2022 by Joey Sable

I sought to make a Thanksgiving main dish that incorporates complex flavors and is everything turkey is not: something with moistness and rich flavor that still feels ceremonious and special without n...
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Persimmon and plum crumble: a foolproof fall dessert

November 17, 2022 by Stephanie Gerson

Stand out at the Thanksgiving dessert table with this melt-in-your-mouth fall treat!
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So you got invited to friendsgiving…

November 17, 2022 by Chace Duma

You got invited to a Friendsgiving. Great! Only one issue: You don’t know how to cook. We're here to help with a few easy-to-make ideas to bring to a potluck!
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How mashed potatoes became a smash hit: A brief history

November 17, 2022 by Pihu Jain

This beloved Thanksgiving side dish has origins that can be traced back 10,000 years ago to the Andes Mountain region.
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“Medium Raw:” A Memoir by Anthony Bourdain

November 10, 2022 by Max Yim

“Medium Raw” gives the reader an insightful and mature perspective of the industry while still maintaining the brutal honesty and vividity that makes his writing so engaging.
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